Nancy Hey
@worklifeyou.bsky.social
Director, Evidence - World Risk Poll, Resilience Index, Ocean Economy, Critical Infrastructure, Engineering a Safer World
ex Wellbeing Economics, Public Policy, Constitution
ex Wellbeing Economics, Public Policy, Constitution
An occupational medic on today programme is fantastic - this was on of our leading indicators for wellbeing & work happening.
January 27, 2026 at 6:57 AM
An occupational medic on today programme is fantastic - this was on of our leading indicators for wellbeing & work happening.
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Public trust in science and technology is a serious, growing problem, especially now. Instead of trying to solve it with better communication, we should adopt a more inclusive approach to innovation that takes low-tech, incremental, and system-wide solutions seriously. My new piece @science.org 👇🏽🧵
Repairing trust in science requires a more inclusive understanding of innovation
These are extraordinarily challenging times for university researchers across the United States. After decades of government largess based on the idea that a large and well-financed research ecosystem...
www.science.org
January 22, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Public trust in science and technology is a serious, growing problem, especially now. Instead of trying to solve it with better communication, we should adopt a more inclusive approach to innovation that takes low-tech, incremental, and system-wide solutions seriously. My new piece @science.org 👇🏽🧵
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NCCH is recruiting a new Trustee. We’re keen to hear from people with social care experience and local authority leadership backgrounds. Deadline: 25 Jan 2026. Apply: ncch.org.uk/news/adverti... (Image from Unsplash)
January 22, 2026 at 7:00 AM
NCCH is recruiting a new Trustee. We’re keen to hear from people with social care experience and local authority leadership backgrounds. Deadline: 25 Jan 2026. Apply: ncch.org.uk/news/adverti... (Image from Unsplash)
Join us as we host leading safety academics, alongside standing setting practitioners, to work out how effective Safety Management Systems are.
Three studies telling us different things - what do we do with that and what we can do about it next.
Three studies telling us different things - what do we do with that and what we can do about it next.
Register for our #webinar 👇
Join our Global Safety Evidence Centre and ISO Technical Committee 283, as we explore the evidence available on the effectiveness of occupational health and safety (OHS) management systems.
📅 29th January
🕑 1-2pm GMT
🔗 https://loom.ly/ipuLQ1U
Join our Global Safety Evidence Centre and ISO Technical Committee 283, as we explore the evidence available on the effectiveness of occupational health and safety (OHS) management systems.
📅 29th January
🕑 1-2pm GMT
🔗 https://loom.ly/ipuLQ1U
January 20, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Join us as we host leading safety academics, alongside standing setting practitioners, to work out how effective Safety Management Systems are.
Three studies telling us different things - what do we do with that and what we can do about it next.
Three studies telling us different things - what do we do with that and what we can do about it next.
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Daisy Fancourt has done some fascinating work at the intersection of social behaviour, psychology and epidemiology (we were both British Science Association award lecturers, and I was on advisory group for her COVID Social Study).
Her new book is a great read so far, and looks like others agree!
Her new book is a great read so far, and looks like others agree!
Art Cure
Discover how art can improve our health, make us happier and even help us live longer with the inspiring new book from the award-winning scientist and world-leading expert.
'Every day we are overwhel...
www.penguin.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Daisy Fancourt has done some fascinating work at the intersection of social behaviour, psychology and epidemiology (we were both British Science Association award lecturers, and I was on advisory group for her COVID Social Study).
Her new book is a great read so far, and looks like others agree!
Her new book is a great read so far, and looks like others agree!
👏 💡 Four great new project teams funded on:
1) severe weather & landslide warnings (South Africa, Nepal & Ethiopia)
2) resilient cities (Brazil & Nigeria) 3) better waste management to reduce open burning of dangerous rubbish.
All using the awesome World Risk Poll and Resilience Index data
1) severe weather & landslide warnings (South Africa, Nepal & Ethiopia)
2) resilient cities (Brazil & Nigeria) 3) better waste management to reduce open burning of dangerous rubbish.
All using the awesome World Risk Poll and Resilience Index data
From strengthening early warning systems to improving waste management 👇
Lloyd's Register Foundation has awarded further funding to four new projects that are using #WorldRiskPoll data to improve safety around the world.
Find out more: https://loom.ly/7AhIS6c
Lloyd's Register Foundation has awarded further funding to four new projects that are using #WorldRiskPoll data to improve safety around the world.
Find out more: https://loom.ly/7AhIS6c
World Risk Poll into action: Lloyd’s Register Foundation invests further funding to support global resilience, disaster early warnings and waste management
Four new projects have been awarded funding by Lloyd’ Register Foundation to use data from the World Risk Poll to improve safety around the world.
www.lrfoundation.org.uk
January 16, 2026 at 9:34 AM
👏 💡 Four great new project teams funded on:
1) severe weather & landslide warnings (South Africa, Nepal & Ethiopia)
2) resilient cities (Brazil & Nigeria) 3) better waste management to reduce open burning of dangerous rubbish.
All using the awesome World Risk Poll and Resilience Index data
1) severe weather & landslide warnings (South Africa, Nepal & Ethiopia)
2) resilient cities (Brazil & Nigeria) 3) better waste management to reduce open burning of dangerous rubbish.
All using the awesome World Risk Poll and Resilience Index data
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My latest maths column looks at what we actually mean when we use words such as "likely" or "probable". Join me on a trip from the ancient Greeks to the CIA, via Jeremy Bentham www.newscientist.com/article/2510...
Why it’s easy to be misunderstood when talking about probability
Mathematicians rely on numbers, but finding words to explain different levels of certainty has stymied everyone from the ancient Greeks to the most famous modern philosophers. Maths columnist Jacob Ar...
www.newscientist.com
January 12, 2026 at 1:35 PM
My latest maths column looks at what we actually mean when we use words such as "likely" or "probable". Join me on a trip from the ancient Greeks to the CIA, via Jeremy Bentham www.newscientist.com/article/2510...
The ‘surprisingly good science of arts and health’ on radio 4 this morning www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Start the Week - The arts and health - BBC Sounds
Adam Rutherford and guests explore the connection between body and soul.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 12, 2026 at 6:44 PM
The ‘surprisingly good science of arts and health’ on radio 4 this morning www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Dr Elizabeth Adjoa Kumah discusses the importance of early warning systems - what makes them effective, why they matter, and the work our Global Safety Evidence Centre is doing to collate existing #evidence on what works in disaster risk management.
🔗 https://loom.ly/w1UB3Nw
🔗 https://loom.ly/w1UB3Nw
January 7, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Dr Elizabeth Adjoa Kumah discusses the importance of early warning systems - what makes them effective, why they matter, and the work our Global Safety Evidence Centre is doing to collate existing #evidence on what works in disaster risk management.
🔗 https://loom.ly/w1UB3Nw
🔗 https://loom.ly/w1UB3Nw
Do you have reports or studies on Disaster Early Warning Systems?
The Global Safety Evidence Centre has published its first evidence review protocol on the effectiveness of disaster early warning systems.
Please share with colleagues and networks who may have work we haven’t yet found.
The Global Safety Evidence Centre has published its first evidence review protocol on the effectiveness of disaster early warning systems.
Please share with colleagues and networks who may have work we haven’t yet found.
Dr Elizabeth Adjoa Kumah discusses the importance of early warning systems - what makes them effective, why they matter, and the work our Global Safety Evidence Centre is doing to collate existing #evidence on what works in disaster risk management.
🔗 https://loom.ly/w1UB3Nw
🔗 https://loom.ly/w1UB3Nw
January 7, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Do you have reports or studies on Disaster Early Warning Systems?
The Global Safety Evidence Centre has published its first evidence review protocol on the effectiveness of disaster early warning systems.
Please share with colleagues and networks who may have work we haven’t yet found.
The Global Safety Evidence Centre has published its first evidence review protocol on the effectiveness of disaster early warning systems.
Please share with colleagues and networks who may have work we haven’t yet found.
Good to see happiness (actually life satisfaction) in here alongside traditional metrics. And even within the normal categories like gdp and health more sophisticated analysis inc PPP, per capita & mental health.
Is Britain still great? Here’s what the data says
www.thetimes.com/article/bd5c...
Is Britain still great? Here’s what the data says
www.thetimes.com/article/bd5c...
Is Britain still great? Here’s what the data says
Explore how the UK compares with other countries around the world, from economics and the military to health and happiness
www.thetimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Good to see happiness (actually life satisfaction) in here alongside traditional metrics. And even within the normal categories like gdp and health more sophisticated analysis inc PPP, per capita & mental health.
Is Britain still great? Here’s what the data says
www.thetimes.com/article/bd5c...
Is Britain still great? Here’s what the data says
www.thetimes.com/article/bd5c...
Some rather wonderful and unexpected personal news from the New Years Honours List that recognises the progress being made on wellbeing and tackling loneliness by so many as well www.lrfoundation.org.uk/news/nancy-h...
Nancy Hey awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours List
Lloyd’s Register Foundation is delighted to announce that Nancy Hey, Director of Evidence & Insight, has been awarded the honour of the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2026 Hon...
www.lrfoundation.org.uk
December 30, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Some rather wonderful and unexpected personal news from the New Years Honours List that recognises the progress being made on wellbeing and tackling loneliness by so many as well www.lrfoundation.org.uk/news/nancy-h...
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🔋China has finalized hundreds of new and revised national standards, including EV battery safety rules.
The updated standard, GB 38031-2025, takes effect July 1, 2026, and requires EV batteries to not catch fire or explode under standard test conditions.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
The updated standard, GB 38031-2025, takes effect July 1, 2026, and requires EV batteries to not catch fire or explode under standard test conditions.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
December 27, 2025 at 7:40 PM
🔋China has finalized hundreds of new and revised national standards, including EV battery safety rules.
The updated standard, GB 38031-2025, takes effect July 1, 2026, and requires EV batteries to not catch fire or explode under standard test conditions.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
The updated standard, GB 38031-2025, takes effect July 1, 2026, and requires EV batteries to not catch fire or explode under standard test conditions.
#battchat #batteries #energysky #greensky
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NCCH is looking for a new Trustee to help guide our work embedding creative health across health and social care.
We’re keen to hear from people with social care and local authority leadership experience.
🗓 Apply by 25 Jan 2026
🔗 Details: ncch.org.uk/news/adverti...
We’re keen to hear from people with social care and local authority leadership experience.
🗓 Apply by 25 Jan 2026
🔗 Details: ncch.org.uk/news/adverti...
December 20, 2025 at 8:01 AM
NCCH is looking for a new Trustee to help guide our work embedding creative health across health and social care.
We’re keen to hear from people with social care and local authority leadership experience.
🗓 Apply by 25 Jan 2026
🔗 Details: ncch.org.uk/news/adverti...
We’re keen to hear from people with social care and local authority leadership experience.
🗓 Apply by 25 Jan 2026
🔗 Details: ncch.org.uk/news/adverti...
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Across the world, more than 8,500 #shipwrecks left by two world wars still contain vast amounts of oil.
This year, Project Tangaroa launched the Malta Manifesto, an urgent call to tackle the toxic global legacy of these potentially polluting wrecks.
This year, Project Tangaroa launched the Malta Manifesto, an urgent call to tackle the toxic global legacy of these potentially polluting wrecks.
December 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Across the world, more than 8,500 #shipwrecks left by two world wars still contain vast amounts of oil.
This year, Project Tangaroa launched the Malta Manifesto, an urgent call to tackle the toxic global legacy of these potentially polluting wrecks.
This year, Project Tangaroa launched the Malta Manifesto, an urgent call to tackle the toxic global legacy of these potentially polluting wrecks.
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We are pleased to announce our new panel for the Lloyd's Register Foundation Global Safety Evidence Centre.
This panel of independent sector leaders will provide strategic guidance, expert advice and vital stakeholder perspectives to support the Centre.
Find out more: https://loom.ly/u41kbbI
This panel of independent sector leaders will provide strategic guidance, expert advice and vital stakeholder perspectives to support the Centre.
Find out more: https://loom.ly/u41kbbI
December 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
We are pleased to announce our new panel for the Lloyd's Register Foundation Global Safety Evidence Centre.
This panel of independent sector leaders will provide strategic guidance, expert advice and vital stakeholder perspectives to support the Centre.
Find out more: https://loom.ly/u41kbbI
This panel of independent sector leaders will provide strategic guidance, expert advice and vital stakeholder perspectives to support the Centre.
Find out more: https://loom.ly/u41kbbI
So many people enjoying this view this morning 📸
December 17, 2025 at 8:37 AM
So many people enjoying this view this morning 📸
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HM Treasury have confirmed the review of the 'discount rate' used in the Green Book.
This is the rate used in business cases to discount future values in the calculation of benefit cost ratios. Is usually 3.5% now. The higher the rate, the lower the value of the future.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
This is the rate used in business cases to discount future values in the calculation of benefit cost ratios. Is usually 3.5% now. The higher the rate, the lower the value of the future.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Chief Secretary appoints experts to lead review of Green Book discount rate
Review will ensure government is taking a fair view of the long-term benefits that arise from transformational investments.
www.gov.uk
December 16, 2025 at 6:59 PM
HM Treasury have confirmed the review of the 'discount rate' used in the Green Book.
This is the rate used in business cases to discount future values in the calculation of benefit cost ratios. Is usually 3.5% now. The higher the rate, the lower the value of the future.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
This is the rate used in business cases to discount future values in the calculation of benefit cost ratios. Is usually 3.5% now. The higher the rate, the lower the value of the future.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Looking forward to becoming nocturnal next July
December 7, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Looking forward to becoming nocturnal next July
Celebrating 100,000 people already using the Global Safety Evidence Centre with our formal launch in the fabulous Lloyd’s Register Building yesterday.
Last night, we were delighted to be joined by stakeholders and friends of the Foundation for the official launch reception for the Global Safety Evidence Centre.
Learn more about the Centre 🔗 https://loom.ly/9t2GbBE
Learn more about the Centre 🔗 https://loom.ly/9t2GbBE
December 4, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Celebrating 100,000 people already using the Global Safety Evidence Centre with our formal launch in the fabulous Lloyd’s Register Building yesterday.
Innovation happening at pace in engineering globally & is shifting rapidly.
Innovation matters for productivity & infrastructure = thriving economies.
Enabling innovation to happen safely - not hurting people or places & not breaking things - helps accelerate that progress.
See what & where ➡️
Innovation matters for productivity & infrastructure = thriving economies.
Enabling innovation to happen safely - not hurting people or places & not breaking things - helps accelerate that progress.
See what & where ➡️
A new report published by our Global Safety Evidence Centre explores how #engineering safety #research has evolved globally over the past decade; where the funding has gone, what areas have grown, and what trends are shaping the landscape.
Read the full #report now: https://loom.ly/xwjZPSQ
Read the full #report now: https://loom.ly/xwjZPSQ
December 4, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Innovation happening at pace in engineering globally & is shifting rapidly.
Innovation matters for productivity & infrastructure = thriving economies.
Enabling innovation to happen safely - not hurting people or places & not breaking things - helps accelerate that progress.
See what & where ➡️
Innovation matters for productivity & infrastructure = thriving economies.
Enabling innovation to happen safely - not hurting people or places & not breaking things - helps accelerate that progress.
See what & where ➡️
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We are pleased to announce Dame Tamara Finkelstein DCB as our next CEO.
She will take up the role substantively in February, following a long and successful career as a senior leader in the civil service. Find out more: https://raeng.org.uk/news/royal-academy-of-engineering-announces-new-ceo/
She will take up the role substantively in February, following a long and successful career as a senior leader in the civil service. Find out more: https://raeng.org.uk/news/royal-academy-of-engineering-announces-new-ceo/
November 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
We are pleased to announce Dame Tamara Finkelstein DCB as our next CEO.
She will take up the role substantively in February, following a long and successful career as a senior leader in the civil service. Find out more: https://raeng.org.uk/news/royal-academy-of-engineering-announces-new-ceo/
She will take up the role substantively in February, following a long and successful career as a senior leader in the civil service. Find out more: https://raeng.org.uk/news/royal-academy-of-engineering-announces-new-ceo/
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Chuuk Lagoon is an atoll in the Pacific Ocean, where shipwrecks dating back to the Second World War are leaking toxic oil at this very moment – threatening the #safety of this protected reef.
Read more about what we are doing to tackle this urgent safety threat: https://loom.ly/w9RCpr0
Read more about what we are doing to tackle this urgent safety threat: https://loom.ly/w9RCpr0
November 13, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Chuuk Lagoon is an atoll in the Pacific Ocean, where shipwrecks dating back to the Second World War are leaking toxic oil at this very moment – threatening the #safety of this protected reef.
Read more about what we are doing to tackle this urgent safety threat: https://loom.ly/w9RCpr0
Read more about what we are doing to tackle this urgent safety threat: https://loom.ly/w9RCpr0
Having tried to do prevention (and promotion) of health and overall wellbeing for the best part of 15 years, this from Rosie is good ⬇️ especially the last point.
Sadly yesterday was @rosiebeacon.bsky.social's last day at @re-state.bsky.social. She leaves a great legacy in our really influential health policy programme.
Glad she left us with this absolute banger of a blog about the dangerous policy memes in health prevention.
re-state.co.uk/rethink/five...
Glad she left us with this absolute banger of a blog about the dangerous policy memes in health prevention.
re-state.co.uk/rethink/five...
Five uncomfortable truths about prevention - Re:State
re-state.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Having tried to do prevention (and promotion) of health and overall wellbeing for the best part of 15 years, this from Rosie is good ⬇️ especially the last point.