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Donna Bramwell
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Qualitative researcher in health policy, healthcare and organisations, primary care and Community Health Services...and a bit of work and health. I'm autistic.
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drannac.bsky.social
See our new article 'supporting people with long covid to return to work' in the new edition of @publicsectorfocus.bsky.social 👇 1st published by policy@manchester @manchester.ac.uk

@martievt.bsky.social @publichealthuom.bsky.social @drdon.bsky.social @fbmh-uom.bsky.social @benwealthy.bsky.social
September 7, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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kellybirtwell.bsky.social
Love dancing? Hate dancing? If you're #autistic, age 18+, in the UK, please take part in our survey (designed with autistic project advisors). We want to hear about why people don't dance, dancing at home (kitchen disco anyone?), socially, or at dance classes. For more info: tinyurl.com/Aut-dance
A flyer showing the University of Manchester logo, and a photograph of a man moving his arms, dancing. The text reads as follows: Research opportunity! The Ada study Access to Dance for Autistic adults. Researchers at The University of Manchester seek autistic volunteers for an online survey about dance. Are you: 1. Autistic (diagnosed or self identifying)? 2. Aged 18 or over? 3. Living in the UK? We are exploring autistic people’s experience of dancing - or choosing not to dance. Dance can mean anything from having a boogie in the kitchen, dancing in clubs and other social settings, to attending a dance class. The online survey takes about 30-60 minutes depending on how much you’d like to share. It includes questions about your background (e.g. age and gender) and your experiences of dancing and watching dance, or choosing not to dance. Some members of the research team are neurodivergent and the survey was developed with autistic project advisors. To find out more and take part visit: https://tinyurl.com/Aut-dance Or contact: Claire.Planner@manchester.ac.ukResearch This project has been reviewed and approved by the University of Manchester Research Ethics Committee. Ref.: 2025-22235-41162
May 27, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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manchester.ac.uk The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · Jun 27
What a way to celebrate Manchester’s cosmic legacy 🤩

Students from our Physics Society have constructed a remarkable 30,500-piece LEGO model of the iconic Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank.

@jodrellbank.bsky.social
Seven Physics students stand behind a LEGO model of the Lovell Telescope smiling
June 27, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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See our blog: tinyurl.com/bdhef5jc 👇
We explored existing support mechanisms for people with Long COVID to return to work, whether the supportive measures had worked for them and what were the main barriers to effective support.
@drdon.bsky.social @fbmh-uom.bsky.social @martievt.bsky.social
June 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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drannac.bsky.social
In honour of Mental Health Week (10-16 May): Tiny acts of rebellion! 👇 Awareness raising.
#selfcarerebelchallenge tinyurl.com/233r72sw
from @sugarandsloth.bsky.social
@drdon.bsky.social @imcdermott.bsky.social @profjackiecarter.bsky.social @kreissl.bsky.social @neuro-observant.bsky.social
May 12, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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Inequalities at end of life! 👇
Place of death varies by age, Integrated Care Board, and deprivation.
@publichealthuom.bsky.social @holmepaul.bsky.social @tfarragher.bsky.social @drdon.bsky.social @letsgetvocal.bsky.social @cath-lewis.bsky.social @healthierfutures.bsky.social @ewenspeed.bsky.social
healthwatch.bsky.social Healthwatch @healthwatch.bsky.social · May 1
Inequality in end of life care persists, with those living in least deprived communities much more likely to die in a care home or hospice than those in most deprived. Also reflects in higher pressure placed on hospitals in more deprived areas.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
Palliative and end of life care profiles January 2025 update: statistical commentary
www.gov.uk
May 1, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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Cost of working age ill-health & disability that prevents work: Over a quarter of a trillion pounds!
More 👇 Need to better understand the causes & challenges of finding solutions.
@martievt.bsky.social @drdon.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @healthierfutures.bsky.social @profdonnahall.bsky.social
felly500.bsky.social Greg Fell @felly500.bsky.social · May 1
www.gov.uk/government/s...

The cost of working age ill-health and disability that prevents work

A quarter of a trillion pounds

£259,000,000,000
The cost of working age ill-health and disability that prevents work
www.gov.uk
May 1, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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drannac.bsky.social
Love this “If you’re always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” Maya Angelou.

@drdon.bsky.social @mhoraggoff.bsky.social @kreissl.bsky.social @manclibrarian.bsky.social @profjackiecarter.bsky.social @francescagains.bsky.social @mwjtweet.bsky.social @surin75.bsky.social
createtheripple.bsky.social Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · Apr 22
“If you’re always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” Maya Angelou

Grow wild. Bloom bright.

Take up space, bring your joy, and don’t shrink to fit.

There’s more than enough room for your kind of magic.

🧡

#kindness #positivity

Picture by lukejohnmatthewarnold
A square black graphic with hand-drawn pink flowers and green stems framing bold yellow handwritten text that reads: “Shine, bloom, take up room. Grow, play, seize the day!” Artwork by lukejohnmatthewarnold.
April 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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@thekingsfund.bsky.social identified 15 issues & actions needed, exploring the policy levers (typology) available to any government looking to reform health & care services 👇 Tested through a series of interviews with national policy-makers & system leaders
@ewenspeed.bsky.social @drdon.bsky.social
thekingsfund.bsky.social The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · Apr 8
What should national policy-makers do to make care closer to home a reality?

We have identified 15 issues and actions needed, exploring the policy levers available to any government looking to reform health and care services.

Read now. buff.ly/rHe35TY
April 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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drannac.bsky.social
Share of NHS funding spent on mental health is to fall. Govt focus on those physical health elective waiting lists? Seems odd when consider huge impact of poor mental health on work & employability
@drdon.bsky.social @martievt.bsky.social @somceo.bsky.social @dr-know.bsky.social
healthwatch.bsky.social Healthwatch @healthwatch.bsky.social · Apr 1
Missed this one? Concerning that share of NHS funding spent on mental health is to fall. But guess government focus is on those physical health elective waiting lists. But seems odd when consider huge impact of poor mental health on work and employability
www.nhsconfed.org/news/drop-me...
Drop in mental health share of NHS funding 'disappointing'
The drop in the share of spending on mental health is a worrying step in the wrong direction.
www.nhsconfed.org
April 1, 2025 at 9:42 AM
drdon.bsky.social
Wow, just wow! Wonderful to see this huge poster. I wear a sunflower lanyard although I'm not sure many people know what it means. I would love people to ask me why and how they can support me. And on that note - I'm autistic! Thanks for sharing @drannac.bsky.social @profjackiecarter.bsky.social
drannac.bsky.social Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · Mar 27
New campaign on @uniofmanchester.bsky.social campus. To raise awareness of the #sunflower #hiddendisability lanyards and help start conversations about invisible disabilities.
@drdon.bsky.social @fbmh-uom.bsky.social @hope-uom.bsky.social @thomasashtoninst.bsky.social @francescagains.bsky.social
Alt text: photo showing Making the Invisible Visible banner on university of Mcr campus. photo showing Making the Invisible Visible poster on university of Mcr campus. photo showing Making the Invisible Visible advert on university of Mcr campus.
March 27, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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📢 #HSRUK25 Programme Now Live! 📢

We’re pleased to share the full programme for HSR UK 2025, featuring a range of sessions designed to foster discussion, share new research and explore key issues in health services research.

View it here and register! hsruk2025.org
March 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social
UK GP practices, who's interested in helping us pilot some training materials for improving patient safety in remote encounters (e.g. patients phoning in or sending e-requests and getting allocated to particular options such as GP callback, in-person appt etc)? Can offer free training to first five!
March 23, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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kellybirtwell.bsky.social
🚨 New paper out: autistic adults’ perspectives on growing older. Survey of 121 autistic people aged 18+ in UK. We asked what worried people about getting older and what people might look forward to. Thanks to all who took part!
www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/...
#AutRes #AutisticElders #Menopause
“Our Existence as Whole Individuals Does Not Evaporate at Age 50”: A Mixed Methods Study of Autistic Adults’ Perspectives on Growing Older | Autism in Adulthood
Background: Older autistic adults are at risk of social isolation and are more likely to experience physical and mental health conditions compared with non-autistic older adults. However, the needs an...
www.liebertpub.com
March 22, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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kellybirtwell.bsky.social
It was great to work on this project with @drdon.bsky.social @christinerowland.bsky.social and others, including invaluable support from @autismmanchester.bsky.social Glad to see it finally published 😀
March 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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”NHS transformation executive team” put together ”at speed in extraordinary circumstances” says Sir Jim Mackey (NHSE Transition CEO). Read more at: www.hsj.co.uk/integrated-c...

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Mackey names new top team at NHSE
NHS England transition CEO Sir Jim Mackey has named his top team, including drafting in four more hospital trust CEOs.
www.hsj.co.uk
March 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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drannac.bsky.social
Take time to be kind to others & yourself. You never know what someone else is carrying & a little kindness can make a big difference.
@drdon.bsky.social @imcdermott.bsky.social @francescagains.bsky.social @mhoraggoff.bsky.social @neuro-observant.bsky.social @surin75.bsky.social @kreissl.bsky.social
createtheripple.bsky.social Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · Feb 24
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.”

Take the time to be kind - to others and to yourself. You never know what someone else is carrying, and a little kindness can make all the difference. 🧡

#kindness
If you have the chance to make people happy, just do it. Sometimes, people are struggling silently. Maybe, your act of kindness can make their day. Black text highlighted on a cream page
February 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
drdon.bsky.social
Sound advice from @drannac.bsky.social a 'how are you', a smile and a chat go a long way.
drannac.bsky.social Anna Coleman @drannac.bsky.social · Nov 26
Mood lifted when cleaner in our building asked for my help & after a chat he said I'd made his day. Why?
Because so many people don't even acknowledge him - mood down.
It doesn't take much to say Hello or smile - give it a try...
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November 26, 2024 at 2:56 PM
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Wow! What would happen if they all said no?
Need more recognition & support for ALL carers.

@drdon.bsky.social @drpmanc110.bsky.social @surin75.bsky.social @profdonnahall.bsky.social @benwealthy.bsky.social @lukemunford.bsky.social
healthequitynorth.bsky.social Health Equity North @healthequitynorth.bsky.social · Nov 21
Today is #CarersRightsDay – our #WomanoftheNorth report released this year shows that northern women contribute £10bn of unpaid care to the UK economy each year. This is £2bn a year more than if they provided the national average of unpaid care.
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/vast-inequal...
November 21, 2024 at 2:11 PM
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trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social
Hey #academicsky, there's a great opportunity for a visiting fellowship for someone from the Global South in Arts and Humanities, to spend time at Cambridge. Do pass on!
www.cai.cam.ac.uk/vacancies/vi...
Visiting Bye-Fellowship for scholars from the Global South
The Opportunity
www.cai.cam.ac.uk
November 14, 2024 at 9:19 AM
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trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social
🥁 🧪

The List QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH is up and running!

This is a first stab. Some people on it may not belong (or may want to come off it). Many people who should be on it aren't (yet). Please reply with more suggestions (esp for academics of colour / Global South).

bsky.app/profile/tris...
October 21, 2024 at 7:08 PM