Antony Tiernan
@antonytiernan.bsky.social
Director of Transformation Communications and Engagement at Department of Health and Social Care. Served over 20 years in the NHS. Proud NHS Charities Together trustee. Love running. Personal views etc.
https://linktr.ee/antonytiernan
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Gave blood today 🩸
Less than an hour, a cup of tea, a biscuit … and it could save a life.
Winter is tough for donations, but hospitals need approximately 5,000 units daily. If you can, now’s the time to book.
One small act. Huge impact. ❤️
www.blood.co.uk
Less than an hour, a cup of tea, a biscuit … and it could save a life.
Winter is tough for donations, but hospitals need approximately 5,000 units daily. If you can, now’s the time to book.
One small act. Huge impact. ❤️
www.blood.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Gave blood today 🩸
Less than an hour, a cup of tea, a biscuit … and it could save a life.
Winter is tough for donations, but hospitals need approximately 5,000 units daily. If you can, now’s the time to book.
One small act. Huge impact. ❤️
www.blood.co.uk
Less than an hour, a cup of tea, a biscuit … and it could save a life.
Winter is tough for donations, but hospitals need approximately 5,000 units daily. If you can, now’s the time to book.
One small act. Huge impact. ❤️
www.blood.co.uk
On this day in 1897, Aneurin (Nye) Bevan was born.
He spearheaded the launch of the NHS - a health service free at the point of delivery.
Happy 128th birthday Mr Bevan!
He spearheaded the launch of the NHS - a health service free at the point of delivery.
Happy 128th birthday Mr Bevan!
November 15, 2025 at 8:36 AM
On this day in 1897, Aneurin (Nye) Bevan was born.
He spearheaded the launch of the NHS - a health service free at the point of delivery.
Happy 128th birthday Mr Bevan!
He spearheaded the launch of the NHS - a health service free at the point of delivery.
Happy 128th birthday Mr Bevan!
A big thank you to all of the NHS, health and care, and emergency service staff working an extra hour on their shift this weekend.
#ClocksGoBack ⏰
#ClocksGoBack ⏰
October 25, 2025 at 1:25 PM
A big thank you to all of the NHS, health and care, and emergency service staff working an extra hour on their shift this weekend.
#ClocksGoBack ⏰
#ClocksGoBack ⏰
Today is 999 Day – a chance to recognise the hard work of our emergency services: fire, ambulance, police and search and rescue.
We also celebrate those who support them behind the scenes – from 999 call handlers to the mechanics who keep vehicles on the road.
Thank you all!
We also celebrate those who support them behind the scenes – from 999 call handlers to the mechanics who keep vehicles on the road.
Thank you all!
September 9, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Today is 999 Day – a chance to recognise the hard work of our emergency services: fire, ambulance, police and search and rescue.
We also celebrate those who support them behind the scenes – from 999 call handlers to the mechanics who keep vehicles on the road.
Thank you all!
We also celebrate those who support them behind the scenes – from 999 call handlers to the mechanics who keep vehicles on the road.
Thank you all!
Best. Text. Ever.
Please give blood if you can. And if you can’t, please encourage others to do so.
Remember: every donation can save up to three lives.
Please give blood if you can. And if you can’t, please encourage others to do so.
Remember: every donation can save up to three lives.
August 16, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Best. Text. Ever.
Please give blood if you can. And if you can’t, please encourage others to do so.
Remember: every donation can save up to three lives.
Please give blood if you can. And if you can’t, please encourage others to do so.
Remember: every donation can save up to three lives.
1/ 🗞️ Some personal news!
After an incredible year at NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), I’m heading to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) on secondment as Director of Transformation Communications and Engagement.
After an incredible year at NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), I’m heading to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) on secondment as Director of Transformation Communications and Engagement.
August 2, 2025 at 7:34 AM
1/ 🗞️ Some personal news!
After an incredible year at NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), I’m heading to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) on secondment as Director of Transformation Communications and Engagement.
After an incredible year at NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), I’m heading to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) on secondment as Director of Transformation Communications and Engagement.
Honoured to attend the opening of the British Transplant Games at Blenheim Palace.
Wishing the best to the 1,045 incredible transplant recipients - aged 2 to 89 - competing this weekend.
Deeply moving to see donor families there too. A beautiful way to honour their loved ones.
Wishing the best to the 1,045 incredible transplant recipients - aged 2 to 89 - competing this weekend.
Deeply moving to see donor families there too. A beautiful way to honour their loved ones.
July 31, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Honoured to attend the opening of the British Transplant Games at Blenheim Palace.
Wishing the best to the 1,045 incredible transplant recipients - aged 2 to 89 - competing this weekend.
Deeply moving to see donor families there too. A beautiful way to honour their loved ones.
Wishing the best to the 1,045 incredible transplant recipients - aged 2 to 89 - competing this weekend.
Deeply moving to see donor families there too. A beautiful way to honour their loved ones.
🎆 Today marks 13 years since the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics. 🇬🇧
In one of the most unforgettable moments of the ceremony, the NHS took centre stage. 🏥
A very proud day for the NHS, its staff and volunteers. 💙
#OlympicGames #London2012
In one of the most unforgettable moments of the ceremony, the NHS took centre stage. 🏥
A very proud day for the NHS, its staff and volunteers. 💙
#OlympicGames #London2012
July 27, 2025 at 8:31 AM
🎆 Today marks 13 years since the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics. 🇬🇧
In one of the most unforgettable moments of the ceremony, the NHS took centre stage. 🏥
A very proud day for the NHS, its staff and volunteers. 💙
#OlympicGames #London2012
In one of the most unforgettable moments of the ceremony, the NHS took centre stage. 🏥
A very proud day for the NHS, its staff and volunteers. 💙
#OlympicGames #London2012
“Legacy is not leaving something for people, it's leaving something in people.”
Today we remember Dr Kate Granger who died on this day in 2016.
Kate’s powerful #HelloMyNameIs campaign inspired thousands across the NHS having a huge impact on patients and staff.
Today we remember Dr Kate Granger who died on this day in 2016.
Kate’s powerful #HelloMyNameIs campaign inspired thousands across the NHS having a huge impact on patients and staff.
July 23, 2025 at 6:44 AM
“Legacy is not leaving something for people, it's leaving something in people.”
Today we remember Dr Kate Granger who died on this day in 2016.
Kate’s powerful #HelloMyNameIs campaign inspired thousands across the NHS having a huge impact on patients and staff.
Today we remember Dr Kate Granger who died on this day in 2016.
Kate’s powerful #HelloMyNameIs campaign inspired thousands across the NHS having a huge impact on patients and staff.
Honoured to meet the incredible Sonsare Zabadi in Parliament today.
He received a double lung transplant in 2023 - and now shares his powerful story to inspire others to join the NHS Organ Donor Register.
Over 8,000 people, including 276 children, are still waiting.
He received a double lung transplant in 2023 - and now shares his powerful story to inspire others to join the NHS Organ Donor Register.
Over 8,000 people, including 276 children, are still waiting.
July 9, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Honoured to meet the incredible Sonsare Zabadi in Parliament today.
He received a double lung transplant in 2023 - and now shares his powerful story to inspire others to join the NHS Organ Donor Register.
Over 8,000 people, including 276 children, are still waiting.
He received a double lung transplant in 2023 - and now shares his powerful story to inspire others to join the NHS Organ Donor Register.
Over 8,000 people, including 276 children, are still waiting.
I was working in the NHS that day and will never forget it.
The bravery of first responders and the quiet heroism of those behind the scenes - blood donors, lab staff, drivers - saved lives and still inspires us 20 years on.
3/3
The bravery of first responders and the quiet heroism of those behind the scenes - blood donors, lab staff, drivers - saved lives and still inspires us 20 years on.
3/3
July 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I was working in the NHS that day and will never forget it.
The bravery of first responders and the quiet heroism of those behind the scenes - blood donors, lab staff, drivers - saved lives and still inspires us 20 years on.
3/3
The bravery of first responders and the quiet heroism of those behind the scenes - blood donors, lab staff, drivers - saved lives and still inspires us 20 years on.
3/3
On that dreadful day, NHS Blood and Transplant teams worked rapidly to supply 1,455 units of blood to 9 London hospitals.
25 patients - aged between 2 and 63 - received an average of 17 units each. One needed over 50. Skin grafts were also provided for serious burns.
2/3
25 patients - aged between 2 and 63 - received an average of 17 units each. One needed over 50. Skin grafts were also provided for serious burns.
2/3
July 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM
On that dreadful day, NHS Blood and Transplant teams worked rapidly to supply 1,455 units of blood to 9 London hospitals.
25 patients - aged between 2 and 63 - received an average of 17 units each. One needed over 50. Skin grafts were also provided for serious burns.
2/3
25 patients - aged between 2 and 63 - received an average of 17 units each. One needed over 50. Skin grafts were also provided for serious burns.
2/3
This morning I joined colleagues from NHS Blood and Transplant and our partners across the emergency services to mark 20 years since the 7/7 London bombings.
We laid wreaths at Hyde Park and attended a moving service at St Paul’s to remember the 52 lives lost and the hundreds injured.
1/3
We laid wreaths at Hyde Park and attended a moving service at St Paul’s to remember the 52 lives lost and the hundreds injured.
1/3
July 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM
This morning I joined colleagues from NHS Blood and Transplant and our partners across the emergency services to mark 20 years since the 7/7 London bombings.
We laid wreaths at Hyde Park and attended a moving service at St Paul’s to remember the 52 lives lost and the hundreds injured.
1/3
We laid wreaths at Hyde Park and attended a moving service at St Paul’s to remember the 52 lives lost and the hundreds injured.
1/3
On this day in 1960, the founder of the NHS, Nye Bevan died.
His memorial, which is in Ebbw Vale, comprises 4 blocks of stone - the largest represents Bevan, the others the 3 towns in his constituency.
The stones sit on the spot where Bevan regularly addressed his constituents.
His memorial, which is in Ebbw Vale, comprises 4 blocks of stone - the largest represents Bevan, the others the 3 towns in his constituency.
The stones sit on the spot where Bevan regularly addressed his constituents.
July 6, 2025 at 8:53 AM
On this day in 1960, the founder of the NHS, Nye Bevan died.
His memorial, which is in Ebbw Vale, comprises 4 blocks of stone - the largest represents Bevan, the others the 3 towns in his constituency.
The stones sit on the spot where Bevan regularly addressed his constituents.
His memorial, which is in Ebbw Vale, comprises 4 blocks of stone - the largest represents Bevan, the others the 3 towns in his constituency.
The stones sit on the spot where Bevan regularly addressed his constituents.
Happy Birthday to the NHS!
You’re not perfect, but for 77 years you’ve supported our nation with care and compassion.
You’ve looked after me and my family - including my brother Mark, who had cancer at 16. He’s now 56 and has twin daughters.
#NHS77 #ThankYouNHS
You’re not perfect, but for 77 years you’ve supported our nation with care and compassion.
You’ve looked after me and my family - including my brother Mark, who had cancer at 16. He’s now 56 and has twin daughters.
#NHS77 #ThankYouNHS
July 5, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Happy Birthday to the NHS!
You’re not perfect, but for 77 years you’ve supported our nation with care and compassion.
You’ve looked after me and my family - including my brother Mark, who had cancer at 16. He’s now 56 and has twin daughters.
#NHS77 #ThankYouNHS
You’re not perfect, but for 77 years you’ve supported our nation with care and compassion.
You’ve looked after me and my family - including my brother Mark, who had cancer at 16. He’s now 56 and has twin daughters.
#NHS77 #ThankYouNHS
Happy 88th birthday to 999 - the world's oldest emergency service.
And a MASSIVE thank you to the amazing teams that handle and respond to the calls.
🚒 🚑 🚓 🛥 🚁
And a MASSIVE thank you to the amazing teams that handle and respond to the calls.
🚒 🚑 🚓 🛥 🚁
June 30, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Happy 88th birthday to 999 - the world's oldest emergency service.
And a MASSIVE thank you to the amazing teams that handle and respond to the calls.
🚒 🚑 🚓 🛥 🚁
And a MASSIVE thank you to the amazing teams that handle and respond to the calls.
🚒 🚑 🚓 🛥 🚁
Proud to hit the red carpet with community groups, influencers & partners as we launched a new blood donation campaign with Disney 💉✨
Marvel’s Ironheart is now on Disney+ — and we’re calling for 17,000+ new Black heritage donors to help people with sickle cell. #GiveBlood
Marvel’s Ironheart is now on Disney+ — and we’re calling for 17,000+ new Black heritage donors to help people with sickle cell. #GiveBlood
June 28, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Proud to hit the red carpet with community groups, influencers & partners as we launched a new blood donation campaign with Disney 💉✨
Marvel’s Ironheart is now on Disney+ — and we’re calling for 17,000+ new Black heritage donors to help people with sickle cell. #GiveBlood
Marvel’s Ironheart is now on Disney+ — and we’re calling for 17,000+ new Black heritage donors to help people with sickle cell. #GiveBlood
77 years ago, the Empire Windrush arrived in Britain.
The passengers - and their descendants - played a key role in building the NHS, transport, and public services. They helped to shape modern Britain.
Today, we recognise their lasting contribution.
#WindrushDay
The passengers - and their descendants - played a key role in building the NHS, transport, and public services. They helped to shape modern Britain.
Today, we recognise their lasting contribution.
#WindrushDay
June 22, 2025 at 7:52 AM
77 years ago, the Empire Windrush arrived in Britain.
The passengers - and their descendants - played a key role in building the NHS, transport, and public services. They helped to shape modern Britain.
Today, we recognise their lasting contribution.
#WindrushDay
The passengers - and their descendants - played a key role in building the NHS, transport, and public services. They helped to shape modern Britain.
Today, we recognise their lasting contribution.
#WindrushDay
“We are far more united and have far more in common with each other than things that divide us.”
Remembering Jo Cox MP who was murdered nine years ago today.
#MoreInCommon
Remembering Jo Cox MP who was murdered nine years ago today.
#MoreInCommon
June 16, 2025 at 6:41 AM
“We are far more united and have far more in common with each other than things that divide us.”
Remembering Jo Cox MP who was murdered nine years ago today.
#MoreInCommon
Remembering Jo Cox MP who was murdered nine years ago today.
#MoreInCommon
🩸 Today is #WorldBloodDonorDay - a powerful reminder that one small act of kindness can save lives.
Blood can’t be manufactured. It only comes from people willing to give.
If you can, donate. If you can’t, share.
One donation = up to 3 lives saved.
🔗 www.blood.co.uk
Blood can’t be manufactured. It only comes from people willing to give.
If you can, donate. If you can’t, share.
One donation = up to 3 lives saved.
🔗 www.blood.co.uk
June 14, 2025 at 9:06 AM
🩸 Today is #WorldBloodDonorDay - a powerful reminder that one small act of kindness can save lives.
Blood can’t be manufactured. It only comes from people willing to give.
If you can, donate. If you can’t, share.
One donation = up to 3 lives saved.
🔗 www.blood.co.uk
Blood can’t be manufactured. It only comes from people willing to give.
If you can, donate. If you can’t, share.
One donation = up to 3 lives saved.
🔗 www.blood.co.uk
Today we remember the 72 people who tragically died in the Grenfell Tower fire, as well as their families and loved ones.
We also think of all those who were injured, as well as the emergency service teams who responded.
#GrenfellTower 💚💚💚
We also think of all those who were injured, as well as the emergency service teams who responded.
#GrenfellTower 💚💚💚
June 14, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Today we remember the 72 people who tragically died in the Grenfell Tower fire, as well as their families and loved ones.
We also think of all those who were injured, as well as the emergency service teams who responded.
#GrenfellTower 💚💚💚
We also think of all those who were injured, as well as the emergency service teams who responded.
#GrenfellTower 💚💚💚
Thanks to everyone who visited us at #ConfedExpo!
We were proud to share how we’re saving & improving lives.
Great to welcome @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social & introduce him to our amazing donation ambassadors, Jim & Sandi.
Thanks also to @markfishernhs.bsky.social for visiting our donor centre.
We were proud to share how we’re saving & improving lives.
Great to welcome @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social & introduce him to our amazing donation ambassadors, Jim & Sandi.
Thanks also to @markfishernhs.bsky.social for visiting our donor centre.
June 13, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Thanks to everyone who visited us at #ConfedExpo!
We were proud to share how we’re saving & improving lives.
Great to welcome @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social & introduce him to our amazing donation ambassadors, Jim & Sandi.
Thanks also to @markfishernhs.bsky.social for visiting our donor centre.
We were proud to share how we’re saving & improving lives.
Great to welcome @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social & introduce him to our amazing donation ambassadors, Jim & Sandi.
Thanks also to @markfishernhs.bsky.social for visiting our donor centre.
🩸 NHS Blood and Transplant is at #ConfedExpo2025 – and we’re bringing the future of donation with us.
From clinical innovation to life-saving stories, see how we support the NHS every day.
📍 Stand C33 – I’ll be there too! Come say hi.
#ConfedExpo #DonationSavesLives
From clinical innovation to life-saving stories, see how we support the NHS every day.
📍 Stand C33 – I’ll be there too! Come say hi.
#ConfedExpo #DonationSavesLives
June 11, 2025 at 6:59 AM
🩸 NHS Blood and Transplant is at #ConfedExpo2025 – and we’re bringing the future of donation with us.
From clinical innovation to life-saving stories, see how we support the NHS every day.
📍 Stand C33 – I’ll be there too! Come say hi.
#ConfedExpo #DonationSavesLives
From clinical innovation to life-saving stories, see how we support the NHS every day.
📍 Stand C33 – I’ll be there too! Come say hi.
#ConfedExpo #DonationSavesLives
Huge thanks to my team, @nhsbt.bsky.social colleagues and supporters for making the start of #NationalBloodWeek a success.
I never doubted the British public would rise to the challenge of helping us find 200,000 new blood donors.
Please bear with us - you’ll be saving lives. ❤️
#NHScomms
I never doubted the British public would rise to the challenge of helping us find 200,000 new blood donors.
Please bear with us - you’ll be saving lives. ❤️
#NHScomms
June 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Huge thanks to my team, @nhsbt.bsky.social colleagues and supporters for making the start of #NationalBloodWeek a success.
I never doubted the British public would rise to the challenge of helping us find 200,000 new blood donors.
Please bear with us - you’ll be saving lives. ❤️
#NHScomms
I never doubted the British public would rise to the challenge of helping us find 200,000 new blood donors.
Please bear with us - you’ll be saving lives. ❤️
#NHScomms
🩸 It’s #NationalBloodWeek – and we urgently need more donors.
Only 800,000 gave blood last year - just 2% of the population. We need 1 million to avoid a red alert that could delay operations.
It takes 1 hour to give someone a lifetime.
👉 giveblood.co.uk
#GiveBlood
Only 800,000 gave blood last year - just 2% of the population. We need 1 million to avoid a red alert that could delay operations.
It takes 1 hour to give someone a lifetime.
👉 giveblood.co.uk
#GiveBlood
June 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🩸 It’s #NationalBloodWeek – and we urgently need more donors.
Only 800,000 gave blood last year - just 2% of the population. We need 1 million to avoid a red alert that could delay operations.
It takes 1 hour to give someone a lifetime.
👉 giveblood.co.uk
#GiveBlood
Only 800,000 gave blood last year - just 2% of the population. We need 1 million to avoid a red alert that could delay operations.
It takes 1 hour to give someone a lifetime.
👉 giveblood.co.uk
#GiveBlood