H Cherry
@cherrysouth.bsky.social
Retired Nurse. I’m deaf. I advocate for digital hearing aids tech and health improvements. Public contributor in health and social care projects - providing lived experience from carer patient and defined disability perspective.
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Day 24: How many people do you think can't hear clearly in the UK?
The answer: 18 million adults. That's 1 in every 3 people who could benefit from captions.
Have a look at our website for a captioned or live subtitled event near you: www.stagetext.org/whats-on/
#CAW #CaptioningAwarenessWeek
The answer: 18 million adults. That's 1 in every 3 people who could benefit from captions.
Have a look at our website for a captioned or live subtitled event near you: www.stagetext.org/whats-on/
#CAW #CaptioningAwarenessWeek
October 23, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Day 24: How many people do you think can't hear clearly in the UK?
The answer: 18 million adults. That's 1 in every 3 people who could benefit from captions.
Have a look at our website for a captioned or live subtitled event near you: www.stagetext.org/whats-on/
#CAW #CaptioningAwarenessWeek
The answer: 18 million adults. That's 1 in every 3 people who could benefit from captions.
Have a look at our website for a captioned or live subtitled event near you: www.stagetext.org/whats-on/
#CAW #CaptioningAwarenessWeek
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Join the next PHIRST Webinar, Healthy Place Making: Improving Public Health through Planning
⏰Monday 20 October, 12-1.30PM on MS Teams.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/1664383829...
How local governments in England have been working to design and deliver healthier places
⏰Monday 20 October, 12-1.30PM on MS Teams.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/1664383829...
How local governments in England have been working to design and deliver healthier places
September 15, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Join the next PHIRST Webinar, Healthy Place Making: Improving Public Health through Planning
⏰Monday 20 October, 12-1.30PM on MS Teams.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/1664383829...
How local governments in England have been working to design and deliver healthier places
⏰Monday 20 October, 12-1.30PM on MS Teams.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/1664383829...
How local governments in England have been working to design and deliver healthier places
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There is still time to sign up for the next webinar in the ARC National events series on Patient and Public Involvement research arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/events-train...
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Text on a blue background reads: "What does impact in Patient and Public Involvement mean?
Join us for this free webinar with William Lammons, PPI Lead at ARC North Thames, and Raj Mehta, a public contributor. They will share findings from a narrative review of reviews on the impacts of PPI, covering:
-Types and examples of reported impacts
-Limitations in how these impacts are described
- Practical implications for PPI professionals, researchers and public contributors
[Calendar icon] Online, Oct 15, 12-1.30pm.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:id4umin5aha2i3temtftl3nj/bafkreibptlh5coezlgg5wxev2rjb6fj4bwib77eb5f5maohtvltx7ndpdi@jpeg)
October 7, 2025 at 2:07 PM
There is still time to sign up for the next webinar in the ARC National events series on Patient and Public Involvement research arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/events-train...
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Want to know what it's like to be a public contributor on a PHIRST evaluation? This great video from PHIRST South Bank lets their contributors share their experiences 🎬👏 youtu.be/pm_XZybRTdw
PHIRST South Bank - the role of public contributors
YouTube video by NIHR PHIRST
youtu.be
September 19, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Want to know what it's like to be a public contributor on a PHIRST evaluation? This great video from PHIRST South Bank lets their contributors share their experiences 🎬👏 youtu.be/pm_XZybRTdw
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📢New Paper Alert - Implementing the Falls Management Programme #FaME in Lincolnshire from PHIRST Insight. ✔️Positive impacts on participants.
⁉️Challenges of rolling out in a rural county
bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
⁉️Challenges of rolling out in a rural county
bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
A mixed-methods formative process evaluation of the falls management exercise programme in an English county - BMC Public Health
The Falls Management Exercise (FaME) Programme has been shown in clinical trials to reduce falls amongst the over 65s. FaME was implemented in one large, rural county in England. The current study is ...
bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com
August 22, 2025 at 9:51 AM
📢New Paper Alert - Implementing the Falls Management Programme #FaME in Lincolnshire from PHIRST Insight. ✔️Positive impacts on participants.
⁉️Challenges of rolling out in a rural county
bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
⁉️Challenges of rolling out in a rural county
bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
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📢New Paper Alert from PHIRST Insight looking at
👉barriers and facilitators to a community-led mental health partnership model working well
👉perceived benefits to those involved
link.springer.com/article/10.1... #PublicHealth #Evaluation
👉barriers and facilitators to a community-led mental health partnership model working well
👉perceived benefits to those involved
link.springer.com/article/10.1... #PublicHealth #Evaluation
A qualitative evaluation of a partnership between a local authority and community organisations to improve mental health and wellbeing - Discover Public Health
Mental health problems lead to earlier mortality, poor physical health and socioeconomic disadvantage. Some people, including those from black and minority ethnic groups and low-income households, are...
link.springer.com
August 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
📢New Paper Alert from PHIRST Insight looking at
👉barriers and facilitators to a community-led mental health partnership model working well
👉perceived benefits to those involved
link.springer.com/article/10.1... #PublicHealth #Evaluation
👉barriers and facilitators to a community-led mental health partnership model working well
👉perceived benefits to those involved
link.springer.com/article/10.1... #PublicHealth #Evaluation
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Interested in making a difference with local authorities through research and knowledge mobilisation? Apply for two Research Associate posts to work as part of a great team @nihr-phirst.bsky.social Fusion, led by @petercraig.bsky.social and me! Closes 28 August. www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research...
Research Associate
Job Purpose We are seeking to appoint two researchers (one full time and one part time) to the PHIRST Fusion team to make a leading contribution to planning and conducting evaluations of local auth...
www.jobs.gla.ac.uk
August 11, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Interested in making a difference with local authorities through research and knowledge mobilisation? Apply for two Research Associate posts to work as part of a great team @nihr-phirst.bsky.social Fusion, led by @petercraig.bsky.social and me! Closes 28 August. www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research...
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The latest PHIRST newsletter is now available. Catch up on new evaluation reports and published articles tinyurl.com/phirst-july25
Sign up to the mailing list to receive future editions straight to your inbox phirst.nihr.ac.uk/newsletter-s...
Sign up to the mailing list to receive future editions straight to your inbox phirst.nihr.ac.uk/newsletter-s...
August 4, 2025 at 10:58 AM
The latest PHIRST newsletter is now available. Catch up on new evaluation reports and published articles tinyurl.com/phirst-july25
Sign up to the mailing list to receive future editions straight to your inbox phirst.nihr.ac.uk/newsletter-s...
Sign up to the mailing list to receive future editions straight to your inbox phirst.nihr.ac.uk/newsletter-s...
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You can find more info and practical guides to the updated Accessible Information Standard, for blind and partially sighted people, and NHS and social care staff, here: rnib.in/AISUpdate 7/7
July 14, 2025 at 12:13 PM
You can find more info and practical guides to the updated Accessible Information Standard, for blind and partially sighted people, and NHS and social care staff, here: rnib.in/AISUpdate 7/7
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NHS England has just published the updated Accessible Information Standard, which makes clear how NHS and social care services in England must provide information to blind and partially sighted people in a way they can read.
It's a step forward - here's what's improved:
#MyInfoMyWay 1/7
It's a step forward - here's what's improved:
#MyInfoMyWay 1/7
July 14, 2025 at 12:13 PM
NHS England has just published the updated Accessible Information Standard, which makes clear how NHS and social care services in England must provide information to blind and partially sighted people in a way they can read.
It's a step forward - here's what's improved:
#MyInfoMyWay 1/7
It's a step forward - here's what's improved:
#MyInfoMyWay 1/7
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Finally NHS England has published an updated AIS. This includes a sixth step – review.
We hope the changes will improve NHS accountability and we will continue to campaign to remove barriers to healthcare.
View update here: www.england.nhs.uk/accessible-i...
#WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt
We hope the changes will improve NHS accountability and we will continue to campaign to remove barriers to healthcare.
View update here: www.england.nhs.uk/accessible-i...
#WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt
NHS England » Accessible information standard
NHS England » Accessible information standard
www.england.nhs.uk
July 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Finally NHS England has published an updated AIS. This includes a sixth step – review.
We hope the changes will improve NHS accountability and we will continue to campaign to remove barriers to healthcare.
View update here: www.england.nhs.uk/accessible-i...
#WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt
We hope the changes will improve NHS accountability and we will continue to campaign to remove barriers to healthcare.
View update here: www.england.nhs.uk/accessible-i...
#WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt
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View our quick summary of the update in BSL here and what you can do - signhealth.org.uk/announcement... #WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt
The Accessible Information Standard has finally been updated - SignHealth
NHS England has finally released an updated Accessible Information Standard (AIS). This includes a sixth step – review.
signhealth.org.uk
July 14, 2025 at 1:11 PM
View our quick summary of the update in BSL here and what you can do - signhealth.org.uk/announcement... #WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt
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Great to be celebrating 5 yrs of PHIRST South Bank today and looking ahead to the next 5! @susiesykes.bsky.social @emmadoohan.bsky.social @helenmw66.bsky.social
July 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Great to be celebrating 5 yrs of PHIRST South Bank today and looking ahead to the next 5! @susiesykes.bsky.social @emmadoohan.bsky.social @helenmw66.bsky.social
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4 days left to apply! We’re looking for a Theatre Programme Manager (maternity cover) to support theatres across the UK in providing captioned performances for deaf, deafened and hard of hearing audiences. The deadline to apply is 25 May.
www.stagetext.org/working-for-...
www.stagetext.org/working-for-...
May 21, 2025 at 2:10 PM
4 days left to apply! We’re looking for a Theatre Programme Manager (maternity cover) to support theatres across the UK in providing captioned performances for deaf, deafened and hard of hearing audiences. The deadline to apply is 25 May.
www.stagetext.org/working-for-...
www.stagetext.org/working-for-...
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Catch up with our latest PHIRST seminar youtube.com/watch?v=Nv9h... discussing:
👶helping parents bond with their baby
🍔young people's views on food advertising &
🧠supporting mental health of 16-25yr olds
👶helping parents bond with their baby
🍔young people's views on food advertising &
🧠supporting mental health of 16-25yr olds
PHIRST Seminar, Children and Young People, May 2025
YouTube video by NIHR PHIRST
youtube.com
May 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Catch up with our latest PHIRST seminar youtube.com/watch?v=Nv9h... discussing:
👶helping parents bond with their baby
🍔young people's views on food advertising &
🧠supporting mental health of 16-25yr olds
👶helping parents bond with their baby
🍔young people's views on food advertising &
🧠supporting mental health of 16-25yr olds
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Today, SignHealth and RNID launched our new report - Still Ignored: The Fight for Accessible Healthcare -
signhealth.org.uk/in-the-news/...
We want governments, NHS organisations, GPs and other NHS services to take action.
#WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt
signhealth.org.uk/in-the-news/...
We want governments, NHS organisations, GPs and other NHS services to take action.
#WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt
April 24, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Today, SignHealth and RNID launched our new report - Still Ignored: The Fight for Accessible Healthcare -
signhealth.org.uk/in-the-news/...
We want governments, NHS organisations, GPs and other NHS services to take action.
#WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt
signhealth.org.uk/in-the-news/...
We want governments, NHS organisations, GPs and other NHS services to take action.
#WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt
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As the deaf health charity we at @signhealth.bsky.social have been working with @rnid.bsky.social on our new report, Still Ignored.
Deaf people are still fighting for accessible healthcare. Many face extremely poor health outcomes as a result and this must end - no more excuses, no more barriers.
Deaf people are still fighting for accessible healthcare. Many face extremely poor health outcomes as a result and this must end - no more excuses, no more barriers.
April 24, 2025 at 8:43 AM
As the deaf health charity we at @signhealth.bsky.social have been working with @rnid.bsky.social on our new report, Still Ignored.
Deaf people are still fighting for accessible healthcare. Many face extremely poor health outcomes as a result and this must end - no more excuses, no more barriers.
Deaf people are still fighting for accessible healthcare. Many face extremely poor health outcomes as a result and this must end - no more excuses, no more barriers.
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NHS staff said a lack of training, time and a poor IT system were major factors in being unable to provide these accessibility requirements for deaf people.
#WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt
View our report published today - signhealth.org.uk/in-the-news/...
#WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt
View our report published today - signhealth.org.uk/in-the-news/...
Hidden NHS scandal putting millions of lives at risk - SignHealth
A damning new report released today by RNID and SignHealth reveals serious and widespread healthcare failings.
signhealth.org.uk
April 24, 2025 at 11:25 AM
NHS staff said a lack of training, time and a poor IT system were major factors in being unable to provide these accessibility requirements for deaf people.
#WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt
View our report published today - signhealth.org.uk/in-the-news/...
#WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt
View our report published today - signhealth.org.uk/in-the-news/...
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A survey of more than 1,000 deaf people in England found that almost 1 in 10 had avoided calling an ambulance or attending A&E due to [barriers], and a quarter had avoided seeking help for a new health concern.
#WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
#WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
NHS ‘routinely failing’ deaf patients in England, report finds
RNID survey finds half of sign language users did not understand diagnoses – some terminal – or how their treatment worked
www.theguardian.com
April 24, 2025 at 11:25 AM
A survey of more than 1,000 deaf people in England found that almost 1 in 10 had avoided calling an ambulance or attending A&E due to [barriers], and a quarter had avoided seeking help for a new health concern.
#WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
#WhereIsOurAccess #StillSickOfIt
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Thinking about submitting an EoI to the PHIRST scheme?
Want to ask some questions?
Join the webinar 📅 30 April, 2-3.30PM to hear about the scheme and ask your questions.
Email phirst@nihr.ac.uk to register your interest
Want to ask some questions?
Join the webinar 📅 30 April, 2-3.30PM to hear about the scheme and ask your questions.
Email phirst@nihr.ac.uk to register your interest
April 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Thinking about submitting an EoI to the PHIRST scheme?
Want to ask some questions?
Join the webinar 📅 30 April, 2-3.30PM to hear about the scheme and ask your questions.
Email phirst@nihr.ac.uk to register your interest
Want to ask some questions?
Join the webinar 📅 30 April, 2-3.30PM to hear about the scheme and ask your questions.
Email phirst@nihr.ac.uk to register your interest
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Following on from our very popular December webinar on 'the invisible labour of #PublicInvolvement' registrations are now open for the second webinar in the series, on Emotions in #PPI, led by colleagues from @penarc.bsky.social.
Come join us!
@arceastofengland.bsky.social @elspethma.bsky.social
Come join us!
@arceastofengland.bsky.social @elspethma.bsky.social
What role do emotions play in public involvement? To what extent is PPI labour emotional labour? Join us to explore how we can recognise, value and make space for this kind of labour in research.
arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/events-train...
arc-sl.nihr.ac.uk/events-train...
March 11, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Following on from our very popular December webinar on 'the invisible labour of #PublicInvolvement' registrations are now open for the second webinar in the series, on Emotions in #PPI, led by colleagues from @penarc.bsky.social.
Come join us!
@arceastofengland.bsky.social @elspethma.bsky.social
Come join us!
@arceastofengland.bsky.social @elspethma.bsky.social
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We’ve published the new @nao.org.uk strategy with a stronger focus on building productive and resilient public services and a whole section on how we support innovation
www.nao.org.uk/wp-content/u...
www.nao.org.uk/wp-content/u...
February 14, 2025 at 8:55 AM
We’ve published the new @nao.org.uk strategy with a stronger focus on building productive and resilient public services and a whole section on how we support innovation
www.nao.org.uk/wp-content/u...
www.nao.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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Enjoyed our #REALChallenge lecture? Read further thoughts from @hetanshah.bsky.social CEO of @britishacademy.bsky.social on how to make AI successful in health.
Read now ⬇️
https://buff.ly/4aXi4Uy
Read now ⬇️
https://buff.ly/4aXi4Uy
February 13, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Enjoyed our #REALChallenge lecture? Read further thoughts from @hetanshah.bsky.social CEO of @britishacademy.bsky.social on how to make AI successful in health.
Read now ⬇️
https://buff.ly/4aXi4Uy
Read now ⬇️
https://buff.ly/4aXi4Uy
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Worth watching back: proper grown-up discussion about AI in health
With all the excitement around #AI, what might it mean for our health?
In our fifth #REALChallenge lecture, @hetanshah.bsky.social will warn of the risk of rushing breathlessly to unleash technology. Chaired by Anita Charlesworth. #AIHealthcare
https://buff.ly/4j5xhq7
In our fifth #REALChallenge lecture, @hetanshah.bsky.social will warn of the risk of rushing breathlessly to unleash technology. Chaired by Anita Charlesworth. #AIHealthcare
https://buff.ly/4j5xhq7
Hype, hallucination, hope – what might AI mean for our health?
In our fifth REAL Challenge annual lecture, Hetan Shah will warn of the risk of rushing breathlessly to unleash technology. He will explore how policymakers can navigate the hype and critically…
buff.ly
February 13, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Worth watching back: proper grown-up discussion about AI in health