Robin Hewings
@robinhewings.bsky.social
Currently, Head of Health and Prevention Policy (maternity cover) at Cancer Research UK
I've previously worked on loneliness and social connection, diabetes and tobacco.
I've previously worked on loneliness and social connection, diabetes and tobacco.
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The Poems of Seamus Heaney review – collected works reveal his colossal achievement
The Poems of Seamus Heaney review – collected works reveal his colossal achievement
The complete works, including previously unpublished poems and expert notes, are brought together in one volume for the first time
www.theguardian.com
October 9, 2025 at 8:56 AM
The Poems of Seamus Heaney review – collected works reveal his colossal achievement
There are worse journeys to work.
September 29, 2025 at 9:44 AM
There are worse journeys to work.
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Sort of dizzying to think about how many people are alive today because Patricia Hewitt (ban on smoking in enclosed spaces) was health secretary and because Norman Fowler (mandatory seatbelts) was transport secretary and health secretary (HIV/Aids).
September 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Sort of dizzying to think about how many people are alive today because Patricia Hewitt (ban on smoking in enclosed spaces) was health secretary and because Norman Fowler (mandatory seatbelts) was transport secretary and health secretary (HIV/Aids).
Today seems like a good day to share one of my favourite webpages - feelinglistless.blogspot.com/2022/02/cata...
Cataloguing BBC Radio 4's In Our Time using Dewey Decimal Classification.
Radio In Our Time is a weekly live BBC radio discussion programme in which the broadcaster Melvyn Bragg and several academics elucidate ...
feelinglistless.blogspot.com
September 3, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Today seems like a good day to share one of my favourite webpages - feelinglistless.blogspot.com/2022/02/cata...
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usually this kind of stuff is terrible, but making an exception
Mark as Hayek is *chefs kiss*
Mark as Hayek is *chefs kiss*
Philosophers described by Peep Show
YouTube video by JP
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June 18, 2025 at 6:19 PM
usually this kind of stuff is terrible, but making an exception
Mark as Hayek is *chefs kiss*
Mark as Hayek is *chefs kiss*
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Survival for many cancer types is continuing to improve, highlighted by new data released by @cancerresearchuk.org today.
However, it is improving at the slowest rate for fifty years. Changes are needed to ensure the UK is making the most of new research 👇
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
However, it is improving at the slowest rate for fifty years. Changes are needed to ensure the UK is making the most of new research 👇
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
UK cancer survival rate doubles since 1970s amid ‘golden age’, report says
Half of those diagnosed will now survive for 10 years or more after advances in diagnosis and treatment
www.theguardian.com
June 3, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Survival for many cancer types is continuing to improve, highlighted by new data released by @cancerresearchuk.org today.
However, it is improving at the slowest rate for fifty years. Changes are needed to ensure the UK is making the most of new research 👇
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
However, it is improving at the slowest rate for fifty years. Changes are needed to ensure the UK is making the most of new research 👇
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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NHS cancer patients denied life-saving drugs due to Brexit costs, report finds
NHS cancer patients denied life-saving drugs due to Brexit costs, report finds
Exclusive: Britons found to have ‘lost out’ while rest of Europe benefits from golden age of research and treatments
* ‘Children with cancer cannot wait’: the human cost of clinical trial delays after Brexit
British cancer patients are being denied life-saving drugs and trials of revolutionary treatments are being derailed by the red tape and extra costs brought on by Brexit, a damning report warns.
Soaring numbers are being diagnosed with the disease amid a growing and ageing population, improved diagnosis initiatives and wider public awareness – making global collaborations to find new medicines essential. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
April 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
NHS cancer patients denied life-saving drugs due to Brexit costs, report finds
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Loneliness significantly impacts our mental and physical health, but too often it remains undiscussed.
@lisamcnally.bsky.social calls on local systems to tackle #loneliness as part of a neighbourhood health approach: tinyurl.com/ycke7h33
@lisamcnally.bsky.social calls on local systems to tackle #loneliness as part of a neighbourhood health approach: tinyurl.com/ycke7h33
Loneliness: Don’t ask, don’t tell? - Centre for Mental Health
Loneliness has a significant impact on our health, but too often remains undiscussed. Lisa McNally calls on local systems to tackle loneliness as part of a neighbourhood health approach.
www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk
April 10, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Loneliness significantly impacts our mental and physical health, but too often it remains undiscussed.
@lisamcnally.bsky.social calls on local systems to tackle #loneliness as part of a neighbourhood health approach: tinyurl.com/ycke7h33
@lisamcnally.bsky.social calls on local systems to tackle #loneliness as part of a neighbourhood health approach: tinyurl.com/ycke7h33
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🚨 We’re hiring!
Are you a sharp communicator and storyteller? Join our ambitious team to help shape the tobacco and vaping narrative in Westminster, the NHS & local gov at a critical moment.
🔗 charityjob.co.uk/jobs/action-...
Are you a sharp communicator and storyteller? Join our ambitious team to help shape the tobacco and vaping narrative in Westminster, the NHS & local gov at a critical moment.
🔗 charityjob.co.uk/jobs/action-...
April 4, 2025 at 12:46 PM
🚨 We’re hiring!
Are you a sharp communicator and storyteller? Join our ambitious team to help shape the tobacco and vaping narrative in Westminster, the NHS & local gov at a critical moment.
🔗 charityjob.co.uk/jobs/action-...
Are you a sharp communicator and storyteller? Join our ambitious team to help shape the tobacco and vaping narrative in Westminster, the NHS & local gov at a critical moment.
🔗 charityjob.co.uk/jobs/action-...
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🚨 New research finds that making the UK smokefree isn’t just good for health—it’s a huge win for the economy too. Our new analysis with Landman Economics found that a smokefree UK could create 135,000 more jobs, adding ~ £10 billion to the economy. 👇
March 26, 2025 at 9:54 AM
🚨 New research finds that making the UK smokefree isn’t just good for health—it’s a huge win for the economy too. Our new analysis with Landman Economics found that a smokefree UK could create 135,000 more jobs, adding ~ £10 billion to the economy. 👇
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Great from @crukpolicy.bsky.social colleague Ben Jones on data's power to boost research, support AI tech & improve cancer outcomes.
To unlock the full potential, we need to safely improve data access and availability for research, & ensure public trust.
news.cancerresearchuk.org/2025/03/19/i...
To unlock the full potential, we need to safely improve data access and availability for research, & ensure public trust.
news.cancerresearchuk.org/2025/03/19/i...
Early warnings, better outcomes: Getting the infrastructure right to unlock data for cancer detection - Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
We explore the changes needed to the UK’s health data infrastructure get the most out of data-driven programmes like CD3.
news.cancerresearchuk.org
March 19, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Great from @crukpolicy.bsky.social colleague Ben Jones on data's power to boost research, support AI tech & improve cancer outcomes.
To unlock the full potential, we need to safely improve data access and availability for research, & ensure public trust.
news.cancerresearchuk.org/2025/03/19/i...
To unlock the full potential, we need to safely improve data access and availability for research, & ensure public trust.
news.cancerresearchuk.org/2025/03/19/i...
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Thinking of public health NHS and DHSC / OHID colleagues who went through PHE’s dissolution during the pandemic just four years ago and are again facing huge professional uncertainty.
Your work remains essential and hugely valued. Thank you.
Your work remains essential and hugely valued. Thank you.
March 13, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Thinking of public health NHS and DHSC / OHID colleagues who went through PHE’s dissolution during the pandemic just four years ago and are again facing huge professional uncertainty.
Your work remains essential and hugely valued. Thank you.
Your work remains essential and hugely valued. Thank you.
Excellent report from my colleagues about R&D clusters -> growth AND beat cancer sooner. Maybe of interest to @tomsasse.bsky.social @edconway.bsky.social @jamesomalley.co.uk @natashaloder.bsky.social
Clusters are key to boosting UK R&D activity, driving growth and most importantly helping us reach our mission of beating cancer sooner.
Our latest report highlights how UK, devolved and local governments can develop more world-class research clusters. bit.ly/4kKS2Ix%E2%A...
Our latest report highlights how UK, devolved and local governments can develop more world-class research clusters. bit.ly/4kKS2Ix%E2%A...
https://bit.ly/4kKS2Ix⬇️
March 13, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Excellent report from my colleagues about R&D clusters -> growth AND beat cancer sooner. Maybe of interest to @tomsasse.bsky.social @edconway.bsky.social @jamesomalley.co.uk @natashaloder.bsky.social
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1/ Today is #NoSmokingDay! If you smoke, stopping completely is the best thing you can do for your health. And you’ll be lowering your risk of at least 16 types of cancer. It’s never too late to quit and you don’t have to do it alone. Keep reading for support to stop smoking for good 👇
March 12, 2025 at 10:43 AM
1/ Today is #NoSmokingDay! If you smoke, stopping completely is the best thing you can do for your health. And you’ll be lowering your risk of at least 16 types of cancer. It’s never too late to quit and you don’t have to do it alone. Keep reading for support to stop smoking for good 👇
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[1/5] Today, we’re spotlighting our science policy work. 🧬 Science is at the heart of everything we do and we work to influence government policy to build a world-leading science ecosystem—moving the most exciting discoveries from bench to bedside!
March 3, 2025 at 4:48 PM
[1/5] Today, we’re spotlighting our science policy work. 🧬 Science is at the heart of everything we do and we work to influence government policy to build a world-leading science ecosystem—moving the most exciting discoveries from bench to bedside!
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[1/3] Welcome to @CRUKPolicy Bluesky! 👋 We’re here to share our work influencing across the UK and globally, for better cancer research, prevention, detection and care.
March 3, 2025 at 12:49 PM
[1/3] Welcome to @CRUKPolicy Bluesky! 👋 We’re here to share our work influencing across the UK and globally, for better cancer research, prevention, detection and care.
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Great piece from my colleagues at the @innovationunit.bsky.social setting out what they have learned from work on neighbourhood change and what the NHS and government need to avoid to confuse or stifle progress.
What will it take to shift to a neighbourhood health model?
Our latest blog explores the NHS England Neighbourhood Health Guidelines & shares our learning on how to shift to a preventative, person-centred system.
Read the blog: www.innovationunit.org/thoughts/nei...
@charlotteaugst.bsky.social
Our latest blog explores the NHS England Neighbourhood Health Guidelines & shares our learning on how to shift to a preventative, person-centred system.
Read the blog: www.innovationunit.org/thoughts/nei...
@charlotteaugst.bsky.social
February 26, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Great piece from my colleagues at the @innovationunit.bsky.social setting out what they have learned from work on neighbourhood change and what the NHS and government need to avoid to confuse or stifle progress.
Brilliant opportunity to work some of the finest campaigners in the business @ashorguk.bsky.social www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/action-...
Senior Policy Officer | Action on Smoking and Health | CharityJob
Apply now for Senior Policy Officer. , £31,000 - £35,000 per year, find a career with meaning today
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February 26, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Brilliant opportunity to work some of the finest campaigners in the business @ashorguk.bsky.social www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/action-...
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This is such a timely report from @thekingsfund.bsky.social @nationalvoices.bsky.social and @healthwatchengland.bsky.social on a vitally important topic. The #NHS has to have fully efficient admin if it is ever to assure properly coordinated or integrated care #healthpolicy #medsky
🧵Nearly 2 out of 3 people say they (or someone they care for) have had a problem with NHS admin in the past year. And around 1 in 5 people have been invited to an appointment after it was due to happen. www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
February 19, 2025 at 9:14 PM
This is such a timely report from @thekingsfund.bsky.social @nationalvoices.bsky.social and @healthwatchengland.bsky.social on a vitally important topic. The #NHS has to have fully efficient admin if it is ever to assure properly coordinated or integrated care #healthpolicy #medsky
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A lot of people slag off Euston station, but it has its charms and consolations if you know where to find them. Ask @juliehamill.bsky.social - www.onlondon.co.uk/julie-hamill.... #london @nickbowes.bsky.social @quinlet.bsky.social @garius.bsky.social
Julie Hamill: Poignant pleasures of Euston station - OnLondon
When I’m travelling from Euston to go anywhere outside of London I’m always in a rush to get to the train. As soon as I arrive, I search the departures board, grab a sandwich then hurry to my seat. Bu...
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February 9, 2025 at 12:22 PM
A lot of people slag off Euston station, but it has its charms and consolations if you know where to find them. Ask @juliehamill.bsky.social - www.onlondon.co.uk/julie-hamill.... #london @nickbowes.bsky.social @quinlet.bsky.social @garius.bsky.social
Might be one for @juderogers.bsky.social
Listening to the incredible Cherry Tree Carol again this eve by Martin Simpson has made me realise how few UK folk artists I can find on here. Thought others might be finding the same - so made a starter pack of those I could find.
Let me know others who should be on here!
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Let me know others who should be on here!
go.bsky.app/K6e78BG
January 26, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Might be one for @juderogers.bsky.social
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Useful response to this piece from @theasrstein.bsky.social
Reflects common desire for govt to say something soon, to make it clear WHAT it wants neighbourhood health to achieve, what outcomes
More tricky is separating, even initially, the 2 threads - since govnt & others likely to want both/and
Reflects common desire for govt to say something soon, to make it clear WHAT it wants neighbourhood health to achieve, what outcomes
More tricky is separating, even initially, the 2 threads - since govnt & others likely to want both/and
January 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Useful response to this piece from @theasrstein.bsky.social
Reflects common desire for govt to say something soon, to make it clear WHAT it wants neighbourhood health to achieve, what outcomes
More tricky is separating, even initially, the 2 threads - since govnt & others likely to want both/and
Reflects common desire for govt to say something soon, to make it clear WHAT it wants neighbourhood health to achieve, what outcomes
More tricky is separating, even initially, the 2 threads - since govnt & others likely to want both/and
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Thread here on work from home which - as most do - seeks to link this to loneliness. I totally get this. It feels intuitively right. Problem is when we asked people about this in more depth the realities were much more nuanced - for many wfh improved their relationships at home and at work.
And I do think loneliness is responsible for more of the poor public mood than we give credit for - particularly among the young, and it's impact goes beyond individual mental health. So there is probably a social good from in person working beyond debates about productivity.
January 19, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Thread here on work from home which - as most do - seeks to link this to loneliness. I totally get this. It feels intuitively right. Problem is when we asked people about this in more depth the realities were much more nuanced - for many wfh improved their relationships at home and at work.
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@nuffieldtrust.bsky.social on “measuring what matters” the point that loneliness has as big an impact on cardiovascular health outcomes as statins but only lipid level measured makes the point of measuring different things very clearly
January 15, 2025 at 11:16 AM
@nuffieldtrust.bsky.social on “measuring what matters” the point that loneliness has as big an impact on cardiovascular health outcomes as statins but only lipid level measured makes the point of measuring different things very clearly
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Mission based funding is driving decision making across Government. At CRUK, we have been funding in this way for a long time - our transformation of the lung cancer R&D environment being a prime example. I wrote about what Govt can learn from our approach. news.cancerresearchuk.org/2025/01/13/m...
Mission-based funding: A Cancer Research UK approach to lung cancer research - Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
We look back on how more than 10-years of mission-based funding has transformed the UK lung cancer research ecosystem
news.cancerresearchuk.org
January 14, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Mission based funding is driving decision making across Government. At CRUK, we have been funding in this way for a long time - our transformation of the lung cancer R&D environment being a prime example. I wrote about what Govt can learn from our approach. news.cancerresearchuk.org/2025/01/13/m...