Marc Thomas
@marcthomasyas.bsky.social
Deputy Chief Executive at Yorkshire Ambulance Service
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🌈Happy York Pride!🌈
☀️What a brilliant day and the weather was (for the most part!) nice and sunny.
👏A huge thanks to the army of the volunteers who make this wonderful day happen every year.
☀️What a brilliant day and the weather was (for the most part!) nice and sunny.
👏A huge thanks to the army of the volunteers who make this wonderful day happen every year.
June 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
🌈Happy York Pride!🌈
☀️What a brilliant day and the weather was (for the most part!) nice and sunny.
👏A huge thanks to the army of the volunteers who make this wonderful day happen every year.
☀️What a brilliant day and the weather was (for the most part!) nice and sunny.
👏A huge thanks to the army of the volunteers who make this wonderful day happen every year.
Great to see Yorkshire Ambulance Service represented in the shortlist for the Control Room Awards this year. Awesomely well done to the Remote Patient Care team (for Team of the Year) and Julian Nixon (Leader of the Year)! controlroomawards.com/news/control...
Control Room Awards 2025 Finalists are Announced to Celebrate the Unseen Heroes of Emergency Services. — Control Room Awards 2024
The shortlist for the Control Room Awards 2025 has officially been announced, honouring the outstanding professionalism, dedication, and compassion of the people working behind the scenes in control r...
controlroomawards.com
June 6, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Great to see Yorkshire Ambulance Service represented in the shortlist for the Control Room Awards this year. Awesomely well done to the Remote Patient Care team (for Team of the Year) and Julian Nixon (Leader of the Year)! controlroomawards.com/news/control...
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A big next step in the govt's Places for Growth strategy. With the right support, relocation can bring great benefits - see my write-up from visiting Sheffield policy campus here www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/shef...
May 14, 2025 at 12:59 PM
A big next step in the govt's Places for Growth strategy. With the right support, relocation can bring great benefits - see my write-up from visiting Sheffield policy campus here www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/shef...
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We are pleased to announce that Jason Killens KAM has been appointed as our new Chief Executive.
Jason, who will take up his post in the summer, has nearly 30 years’ experience in the ambulance sector. He is currently Chief Executive of Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust.
Jason, who will take up his post in the summer, has nearly 30 years’ experience in the ambulance sector. He is currently Chief Executive of Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust.
May 14, 2025 at 1:35 PM
We are pleased to announce that Jason Killens KAM has been appointed as our new Chief Executive.
Jason, who will take up his post in the summer, has nearly 30 years’ experience in the ambulance sector. He is currently Chief Executive of Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust.
Jason, who will take up his post in the summer, has nearly 30 years’ experience in the ambulance sector. He is currently Chief Executive of Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust.
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Screw "never meeting your heroes." What were some times you met your heroes and they were super cool?
May 4, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Screw "never meeting your heroes." What were some times you met your heroes and they were super cool?
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Amazingly Brits are not aware the British armies in WW2 (and WW1) included more than 50% strength from Indian (2.5m Indian troops alone) and African troops, along with Polish, Czech, French, Dutch, Aussie, NZ, Canadian, SA etc
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Britons largely unaware of Black and Asian contribution to WW2 effort, research shows
Most people do not know soldiers from countries like Jamaica and Kenya, and Muslims, fought alongside British troops
www.theguardian.com
May 4, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Amazingly Brits are not aware the British armies in WW2 (and WW1) included more than 50% strength from Indian (2.5m Indian troops alone) and African troops, along with Polish, Czech, French, Dutch, Aussie, NZ, Canadian, SA etc
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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🎧 You can listen to our Chief Executive, @rachel-p.bsky.social, on the latest @nhsconfed.org podcast episode about why public satisfaction in the NHS declined again in 2024, and what can be done to reverse the trend.
Listen here: www.nhsconfed.org/podcast/how-... #HealthOnTheLine
Listen here: www.nhsconfed.org/podcast/how-... #HealthOnTheLine
💭How can we make sure that the NHS can serve everyone effectively, across all age groups? 🤔
This week, @ConfedMatt.bsky.social is joined by @rachel-p.bsky.social to discuss how the NHS should work towards doing just that. 🏥
Find out more on the latest episode of #HealthontheLine, out now. 🎧📲
This week, @ConfedMatt.bsky.social is joined by @rachel-p.bsky.social to discuss how the NHS should work towards doing just that. 🏥
Find out more on the latest episode of #HealthontheLine, out now. 🎧📲
April 9, 2025 at 10:10 AM
🎧 You can listen to our Chief Executive, @rachel-p.bsky.social, on the latest @nhsconfed.org podcast episode about why public satisfaction in the NHS declined again in 2024, and what can be done to reverse the trend.
Listen here: www.nhsconfed.org/podcast/how-... #HealthOnTheLine
Listen here: www.nhsconfed.org/podcast/how-... #HealthOnTheLine
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🔎 Over the next few months we will be highlighting some of the inspirational figures across the Paramedic profession.
👉 First up we have Harrison Young, the founder of Medical Training Solutions.
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👉 First up we have Harrison Young, the founder of Medical Training Solutions.
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March 21, 2025 at 1:08 PM
🔎 Over the next few months we will be highlighting some of the inspirational figures across the Paramedic profession.
👉 First up we have Harrison Young, the founder of Medical Training Solutions.
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👉 First up we have Harrison Young, the founder of Medical Training Solutions.
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Over the years I've been saving interviews with comedians from UK radio. Here's some recentish ones, with others to be added in time.
Stewart Lee, Brian Butterfield, Mark Steel, Catherine Tate, etc.
biggestfans.co.uk/forums/index...
Stewart Lee, Brian Butterfield, Mark Steel, Catherine Tate, etc.
biggestfans.co.uk/forums/index...
Radio Interviews with Comedians
Radio Interviews with Comedians
biggestfans.co.uk
March 8, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Over the years I've been saving interviews with comedians from UK radio. Here's some recentish ones, with others to be added in time.
Stewart Lee, Brian Butterfield, Mark Steel, Catherine Tate, etc.
biggestfans.co.uk/forums/index...
Stewart Lee, Brian Butterfield, Mark Steel, Catherine Tate, etc.
biggestfans.co.uk/forums/index...
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Skype got shouted down by Teams and Zoom. But it revolutionised human connection | John Naughton
Skype got shouted down by Teams and Zoom. But it revolutionised human connection | John Naughton
The company that pioneered voice communication over the internet has withered to dust in Microsoft’s hands. Still, I for one am grateful for it
www.theguardian.com
March 8, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Skype got shouted down by Teams and Zoom. But it revolutionised human connection | John Naughton
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If you want a desktop TweetDeck style experience here on Bluesky, subscribe to @deck.blue now. It’s really good and will support to the developer, who is going full-time on it 👇
quick important announcement: deck.blue is now my full-time job!
patreon tiers are increasing prices though new members can use this discount code: 7C3E9 for the first month!
please read the whole post below for more information on what this means for me and the future of deck.blue
thank you all!
patreon tiers are increasing prices though new members can use this discount code: 7C3E9 for the first month!
please read the whole post below for more information on what this means for me and the future of deck.blue
thank you all!
Making deck.blue my job | deck.blue
Get more from deck.blue on Patreon
www.patreon.com
March 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
If you want a desktop TweetDeck style experience here on Bluesky, subscribe to @deck.blue now. It’s really good and will support to the developer, who is going full-time on it 👇
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It’s borderline criminal.
March 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM
It’s borderline criminal.
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All of the major auto makers* Have a chunky share of their US sales made in Mexico or Canada
*apart from Tesla
From @economist.com
*apart from Tesla
From @economist.com
March 8, 2025 at 8:49 AM
All of the major auto makers* Have a chunky share of their US sales made in Mexico or Canada
*apart from Tesla
From @economist.com
*apart from Tesla
From @economist.com
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Enjoyed hearing about plans for the old medical school in #leeds to become a health tech innovation hub. As regular readers will know I'm a sucker for new uses of old buildings
March 5, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Enjoyed hearing about plans for the old medical school in #leeds to become a health tech innovation hub. As regular readers will know I'm a sucker for new uses of old buildings
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Research for our long read found that 42% of people who’ve had a problem with #NHSAdmin said it would make them less likely to seek care.
We spoke to Stella, who’s ‘largely given up engaging with NHS services’ due to her experiences as a deaf person. www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
We spoke to Stella, who’s ‘largely given up engaging with NHS services’ due to her experiences as a deaf person. www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
March 5, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Research for our long read found that 42% of people who’ve had a problem with #NHSAdmin said it would make them less likely to seek care.
We spoke to Stella, who’s ‘largely given up engaging with NHS services’ due to her experiences as a deaf person. www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
We spoke to Stella, who’s ‘largely given up engaging with NHS services’ due to her experiences as a deaf person. www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
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A network representing data chiefs in the NHS has raised concerns about “programme drift” in the national federated data platform (FDP) programme.
www.hsj.co.uk/technology-a...
www.hsj.co.uk/technology-a...
Directors accuse NHSE of ‘imposing solutions’ on systems and trusts
A network representing data chiefs in the NHS has raised concerns about "programme drift" in the national federated data platform (FDP) programme.
www.hsj.co.uk
March 4, 2025 at 1:24 PM
A network representing data chiefs in the NHS has raised concerns about “programme drift” in the national federated data platform (FDP) programme.
www.hsj.co.uk/technology-a...
www.hsj.co.uk/technology-a...
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I think this is the closest many of us have ever got to seeing the real Trump. The only consistent thread in his entire unhinged rant was the love & praise for Vladimir Putin. Zelensky has more courage & dignity in his little finger than every member of Trump's regime & fan club combined.
February 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I think this is the closest many of us have ever got to seeing the real Trump. The only consistent thread in his entire unhinged rant was the love & praise for Vladimir Putin. Zelensky has more courage & dignity in his little finger than every member of Trump's regime & fan club combined.
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With the NHS under pressure, there is a focus on tech to potentially free up time.
Our new analysis explores when health technologies have had no or negative impact on staff time and looks at why ⬇️
buff.ly/4kivGOy
Our new analysis explores when health technologies have had no or negative impact on staff time and looks at why ⬇️
buff.ly/4kivGOy
Tech to save time: how the NHS can realise the benefits
This analysis investigates the challenges of using tech to free up time and provides recommendations to better realise the benefits of health care technologies.
buff.ly
March 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM
With the NHS under pressure, there is a focus on tech to potentially free up time.
Our new analysis explores when health technologies have had no or negative impact on staff time and looks at why ⬇️
buff.ly/4kivGOy
Our new analysis explores when health technologies have had no or negative impact on staff time and looks at why ⬇️
buff.ly/4kivGOy
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Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! 🌼 🏴
Happy St David’s Day! 🌼 🏴
Happy St David’s Day! 🌼 🏴
March 1, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! 🌼 🏴
Happy St David’s Day! 🌼 🏴
Happy St David’s Day! 🌼 🏴
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Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
February 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
Interesting and challenging couple of days with a YAS Board meeting to progress our plans for next year yesterday, and out on a Rapid Response Vehicle in South Yorkshire today. It was an honour to meet some professional and empathetic crews responding to some very poorly people.
February 28, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Interesting and challenging couple of days with a YAS Board meeting to progress our plans for next year yesterday, and out on a Rapid Response Vehicle in South Yorkshire today. It was an honour to meet some professional and empathetic crews responding to some very poorly people.
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this is the kind of thing that people obsessed with ending "woke diversity and inclusion policies"
want to enable, encourage and ignore
want to enable, encourage and ignore
February 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
this is the kind of thing that people obsessed with ending "woke diversity and inclusion policies"
want to enable, encourage and ignore
want to enable, encourage and ignore
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North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust are recruiting for a Director of Strategy and Partnership. Learn more here: www.hsjjobs.com/job/2615210/...
February 21, 2025 at 11:27 AM
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust are recruiting for a Director of Strategy and Partnership. Learn more here: www.hsjjobs.com/job/2615210/...
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64% of people have experienced a problem with NHS admin in the past 12 months. And these problems affect people from ethnic minority backgrounds, with long-term conditions or those struggling financially more. Find out more about the impact of poor #NHSAdmin www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
February 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
64% of people have experienced a problem with NHS admin in the past 12 months. And these problems affect people from ethnic minority backgrounds, with long-term conditions or those struggling financially more. Find out more about the impact of poor #NHSAdmin www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...