Jackie Kirkham
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Jackie Kirkham
@jackiekirkham.bsky.social
Author (The Calm Place, The Wizard of Flanders Moss), research nurse, nerd, Scotland. Into books and nature. Lefty. Appreciates a good rant. https://books2read.com/thecalmplace
They tried that (a friend of mine worked on it) and it went so over budget that it was ditched. www.theguardian.com/society/2013...
Abandoned NHS IT system has cost £10bn so far
Bill for abortive plan, described as 'the biggest IT failure ever seen', was originally estimated to be £6.4bn
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I'd be much less likely to skim them, that's for sure.
November 15, 2025 at 11:41 AM
That is pretty much my fashion mantra.
November 6, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Yes, I heard an interview with the author just after I'd finished SL, so interesting timing. I felt so sorry for his son.
October 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I had a number of reasons for not staying in academia, but it was seeing colleagues go through this process again and again that really soured it for me. There must surely be a better system than this.
October 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
I read SL recently. Loved the travel narrative (with some reservations), but didn't especially warm to him.
October 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I've not lived in Lewisham for 20 years but was glad to hear the roundabout is still on form.
October 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I love my kobo! Definitely recommend.
October 26, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I don't think they've tried to be comprehensive and inclusive at all, they've just been shoddy and not checked what they're actually asking the students to do.
October 24, 2025 at 5:59 PM
That was pretty much my first thought. I'm amazed they didn't hear my eyes rolling.
October 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I don't have a problem with that (eg nut-free, that sort of thing). But the always phoning mum thing is so pervasive.
October 16, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Glad to hear it, I hope you like them! 📖
October 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Thank you so much! I'll get them sent out tomorrow once I'm back from work x
October 2, 2025 at 9:04 PM