Marsha David
@marshajdavid.bsky.social
Health policy professional / NHS England EPRR / Chair - Young & Talented / Member - Hansard Society / Fellow - Royal Society for Public Health / Ex DHSC Ex Parliament / politics, parenting, social mobility
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Marsha David
@marshajdavid.bsky.social
· Nov 11
Although seeing familiar faces, let me introduce myself:
- currently work in emergency planning, response and resilience
- health policy is my background working in finance, economic regulation, workforce and public health
- here to learn from you, can’t do so in isolation!
#medsky
- currently work in emergency planning, response and resilience
- health policy is my background working in finance, economic regulation, workforce and public health
- here to learn from you, can’t do so in isolation!
#medsky
#RandomThoughts
1. I’ve read my first script and excited to see this develop into a play next year.
2. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade with a shot of vodka to add punch.
3. Resilient and resourceful holds greater meaning than before.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. I’ve read my first script and excited to see this develop into a play next year.
2. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade with a shot of vodka to add punch.
3. Resilient and resourceful holds greater meaning than before.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
November 18, 2025 at 11:36 AM
#RandomThoughts
1. I’ve read my first script and excited to see this develop into a play next year.
2. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade with a shot of vodka to add punch.
3. Resilient and resourceful holds greater meaning than before.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. I’ve read my first script and excited to see this develop into a play next year.
2. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade with a shot of vodka to add punch.
3. Resilient and resourceful holds greater meaning than before.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
Reposted by Marsha David
The House of Commons Petitions Committee is the only place in Parliament where the public sets the agenda.
Ten years on — is it actually the most powerful pressure valve in UK politics?
🎧 Four Chairs. One conversation.
Their verdict ▶️ buff.ly/DtFCEsn
Ten years on — is it actually the most powerful pressure valve in UK politics?
🎧 Four Chairs. One conversation.
Their verdict ▶️ buff.ly/DtFCEsn
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The House of Commons Petitions Committee is the only place in Parliament where the public sets the agenda.
Ten years on — is it actually the most powerful pressure valve in UK politics?
🎧 Four Chairs. One conversation.
Their verdict ▶️ buff.ly/DtFCEsn
Ten years on — is it actually the most powerful pressure valve in UK politics?
🎧 Four Chairs. One conversation.
Their verdict ▶️ buff.ly/DtFCEsn
#RandomThoughts
1. Did my first African drumming session, it was fun!
2. I’m featured on the cover of Stylist, sharing the cover with 435 women.
3. Love modelling jewellery.
4. Germany along the Mosel and Rhine is peaceful. Will visit again.
5. In a Xmas mood.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. Did my first African drumming session, it was fun!
2. I’m featured on the cover of Stylist, sharing the cover with 435 women.
3. Love modelling jewellery.
4. Germany along the Mosel and Rhine is peaceful. Will visit again.
5. In a Xmas mood.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
November 9, 2025 at 8:14 AM
#RandomThoughts
1. Did my first African drumming session, it was fun!
2. I’m featured on the cover of Stylist, sharing the cover with 435 women.
3. Love modelling jewellery.
4. Germany along the Mosel and Rhine is peaceful. Will visit again.
5. In a Xmas mood.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. Did my first African drumming session, it was fun!
2. I’m featured on the cover of Stylist, sharing the cover with 435 women.
3. Love modelling jewellery.
4. Germany along the Mosel and Rhine is peaceful. Will visit again.
5. In a Xmas mood.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
#RandomThoughts
1. It’s official “winter” and we’re already pressured, bursting at the seams.
2. All Staff Briefing made on Reddit…the comments!
3. Enjoying the views of the Rhine and Mosel.
4. Writing a sequel to Embankment Kiss.
5. Doing a creative concept called The Rum Diaries.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. It’s official “winter” and we’re already pressured, bursting at the seams.
2. All Staff Briefing made on Reddit…the comments!
3. Enjoying the views of the Rhine and Mosel.
4. Writing a sequel to Embankment Kiss.
5. Doing a creative concept called The Rum Diaries.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
October 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
#RandomThoughts
1. It’s official “winter” and we’re already pressured, bursting at the seams.
2. All Staff Briefing made on Reddit…the comments!
3. Enjoying the views of the Rhine and Mosel.
4. Writing a sequel to Embankment Kiss.
5. Doing a creative concept called The Rum Diaries.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. It’s official “winter” and we’re already pressured, bursting at the seams.
2. All Staff Briefing made on Reddit…the comments!
3. Enjoying the views of the Rhine and Mosel.
4. Writing a sequel to Embankment Kiss.
5. Doing a creative concept called The Rum Diaries.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
In addition to turning my essay into a play, also working on another creative concept called “The Rum Diaries”, so watch this space. Really. excited to take my writing in a different direction beyond writing briefing and policy papers. #IAmWriting #MyLifeAsMarsha
October 28, 2025 at 11:18 PM
In addition to turning my essay into a play, also working on another creative concept called “The Rum Diaries”, so watch this space. Really. excited to take my writing in a different direction beyond writing briefing and policy papers. #IAmWriting #MyLifeAsMarsha
#RandomThoughts
1. Loving my Autumn look that I wore at Stylist Live.
2. A slow Sunday calls…
3. My heart is feeling heavy.
4. Supporting M with with essay writing.
5. Reading 10th anniversary edition of Year of Yes.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. Loving my Autumn look that I wore at Stylist Live.
2. A slow Sunday calls…
3. My heart is feeling heavy.
4. Supporting M with with essay writing.
5. Reading 10th anniversary edition of Year of Yes.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
October 19, 2025 at 8:09 AM
#RandomThoughts
1. Loving my Autumn look that I wore at Stylist Live.
2. A slow Sunday calls…
3. My heart is feeling heavy.
4. Supporting M with with essay writing.
5. Reading 10th anniversary edition of Year of Yes.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. Loving my Autumn look that I wore at Stylist Live.
2. A slow Sunday calls…
3. My heart is feeling heavy.
4. Supporting M with with essay writing.
5. Reading 10th anniversary edition of Year of Yes.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
#RandomThoughts
1. It takes longer to recover from physical injury in your 50s.
2. Order the 10th anniversary edition of Year of Yes.
3. My soup was chicken soup for the soul.
4. Hope is around the corner.
5. ☕️ will be the fuel that sustains me.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. It takes longer to recover from physical injury in your 50s.
2. Order the 10th anniversary edition of Year of Yes.
3. My soup was chicken soup for the soul.
4. Hope is around the corner.
5. ☕️ will be the fuel that sustains me.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
October 15, 2025 at 6:08 AM
#RandomThoughts
1. It takes longer to recover from physical injury in your 50s.
2. Order the 10th anniversary edition of Year of Yes.
3. My soup was chicken soup for the soul.
4. Hope is around the corner.
5. ☕️ will be the fuel that sustains me.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. It takes longer to recover from physical injury in your 50s.
2. Order the 10th anniversary edition of Year of Yes.
3. My soup was chicken soup for the soul.
4. Hope is around the corner.
5. ☕️ will be the fuel that sustains me.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
Reposted by Marsha David
As I get older I feel like the work of mid-life, as a parent, is understanding the shadow cast by the decisions of your own parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents. Along with the pain they suffered through. And not casting that onto your children, and the generations that will follow.
October 15, 2025 at 12:09 AM
As I get older I feel like the work of mid-life, as a parent, is understanding the shadow cast by the decisions of your own parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents. Along with the pain they suffered through. And not casting that onto your children, and the generations that will follow.
#RandomThoughts
1. Another day of DIY. This time painting.
2. It’s soup season. Chicken soup is the order of the day.
3. Can’t believe Diane Keaton is no longer with us.
4. Finding time to write can be challenging.
5. Busy busy week ahead.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. Another day of DIY. This time painting.
2. It’s soup season. Chicken soup is the order of the day.
3. Can’t believe Diane Keaton is no longer with us.
4. Finding time to write can be challenging.
5. Busy busy week ahead.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
October 13, 2025 at 8:53 AM
#RandomThoughts
1. Another day of DIY. This time painting.
2. It’s soup season. Chicken soup is the order of the day.
3. Can’t believe Diane Keaton is no longer with us.
4. Finding time to write can be challenging.
5. Busy busy week ahead.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. Another day of DIY. This time painting.
2. It’s soup season. Chicken soup is the order of the day.
3. Can’t believe Diane Keaton is no longer with us.
4. Finding time to write can be challenging.
5. Busy busy week ahead.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
#RandomThoughts
1. Wet days are ahead.
2. More Vinted sales. 😁
3. Time to get the Velvetiser out.
4. Highlights for Oct: Dracula, BBC Radio 4, Stylist Lice.
5. In search of a new winter coat.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. Wet days are ahead.
2. More Vinted sales. 😁
3. Time to get the Velvetiser out.
4. Highlights for Oct: Dracula, BBC Radio 4, Stylist Lice.
5. In search of a new winter coat.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
October 3, 2025 at 7:11 AM
#RandomThoughts
1. Wet days are ahead.
2. More Vinted sales. 😁
3. Time to get the Velvetiser out.
4. Highlights for Oct: Dracula, BBC Radio 4, Stylist Lice.
5. In search of a new winter coat.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. Wet days are ahead.
2. More Vinted sales. 😁
3. Time to get the Velvetiser out.
4. Highlights for Oct: Dracula, BBC Radio 4, Stylist Lice.
5. In search of a new winter coat.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
#RandomThoughts
1. October is here. Ready for Autumn.
2. Teenagers’ concept of time, moving at a glacial pace.
3. Peer to peer work culture is the best where I work.
4. Coffee and writing calls.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. October is here. Ready for Autumn.
2. Teenagers’ concept of time, moving at a glacial pace.
3. Peer to peer work culture is the best where I work.
4. Coffee and writing calls.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
October 2, 2025 at 6:38 AM
#RandomThoughts
1. October is here. Ready for Autumn.
2. Teenagers’ concept of time, moving at a glacial pace.
3. Peer to peer work culture is the best where I work.
4. Coffee and writing calls.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. October is here. Ready for Autumn.
2. Teenagers’ concept of time, moving at a glacial pace.
3. Peer to peer work culture is the best where I work.
4. Coffee and writing calls.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
About last night. There were goosebumps and almost tears. Brilliant performance by BBC Symphony Orchestra for Radio 3 at @southbank who excelled at Bridgeton and Beyond. A winning score had to be a toss up between Pride & Prejudice and Downton Abbey. #classicalmusic #MyLifeAsMarsha
September 27, 2025 at 7:22 AM
About last night. There were goosebumps and almost tears. Brilliant performance by BBC Symphony Orchestra for Radio 3 at @southbank who excelled at Bridgeton and Beyond. A winning score had to be a toss up between Pride & Prejudice and Downton Abbey. #classicalmusic #MyLifeAsMarsha
#RandomThoughts
1. Winter planning…
2. When the team is multi-tasking…
3. Need to get a grip on digital.
4. Need to be inspired to run in this weather.
5. There’s a difference between lack of response and being tone deaf.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. Winter planning…
2. When the team is multi-tasking…
3. Need to get a grip on digital.
4. Need to be inspired to run in this weather.
5. There’s a difference between lack of response and being tone deaf.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
September 23, 2025 at 9:44 AM
#RandomThoughts
1. Winter planning…
2. When the team is multi-tasking…
3. Need to get a grip on digital.
4. Need to be inspired to run in this weather.
5. There’s a difference between lack of response and being tone deaf.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. Winter planning…
2. When the team is multi-tasking…
3. Need to get a grip on digital.
4. Need to be inspired to run in this weather.
5. There’s a difference between lack of response and being tone deaf.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
#RandomThoughts
1. Autumn has officially started, crisp and sunny weather.
2. Time to get those darker colours out.
3. I’ve started running.
4. Struggling with writing.
5. Need more coffee in my life.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. Autumn has officially started, crisp and sunny weather.
2. Time to get those darker colours out.
3. I’ve started running.
4. Struggling with writing.
5. Need more coffee in my life.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
September 22, 2025 at 3:40 PM
#RandomThoughts
1. Autumn has officially started, crisp and sunny weather.
2. Time to get those darker colours out.
3. I’ve started running.
4. Struggling with writing.
5. Need more coffee in my life.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. Autumn has officially started, crisp and sunny weather.
2. Time to get those darker colours out.
3. I’ve started running.
4. Struggling with writing.
5. Need more coffee in my life.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
#RandomThoughts
1. A bit of a potter and wander on Burleigh House and John Clare cottage.
2. Feeling renewed after a fireside chat.
3. Found my favourite 🥀
4. Am I ready for work? Maybe.
5. Running shoes have arrived today!
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. A bit of a potter and wander on Burleigh House and John Clare cottage.
2. Feeling renewed after a fireside chat.
3. Found my favourite 🥀
4. Am I ready for work? Maybe.
5. Running shoes have arrived today!
#MyLifeAsMarsha
September 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
#RandomThoughts
1. A bit of a potter and wander on Burleigh House and John Clare cottage.
2. Feeling renewed after a fireside chat.
3. Found my favourite 🥀
4. Am I ready for work? Maybe.
5. Running shoes have arrived today!
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. A bit of a potter and wander on Burleigh House and John Clare cottage.
2. Feeling renewed after a fireside chat.
3. Found my favourite 🥀
4. Am I ready for work? Maybe.
5. Running shoes have arrived today!
#MyLifeAsMarsha
We need agency to act to make changes in the health system, yet we are always seeking permission. We need to start modelling data looking at burden of disease, against mortality, birth rates, sickness absence, demographics, census to understand population health and demand/supply for healthcare.
September 14, 2025 at 7:53 PM
We need agency to act to make changes in the health system, yet we are always seeking permission. We need to start modelling data looking at burden of disease, against mortality, birth rates, sickness absence, demographics, census to understand population health and demand/supply for healthcare.
#RandomThoughts
1. I have no time for flag shaggers.
2. Still a bumpy road with A’ levels in a new school.
3. Life admin to buy trainers, chiropractor and therapist.
4. Writing of a different kind.
5. But first coffee to set the tone of the day.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. I have no time for flag shaggers.
2. Still a bumpy road with A’ levels in a new school.
3. Life admin to buy trainers, chiropractor and therapist.
4. Writing of a different kind.
5. But first coffee to set the tone of the day.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
September 14, 2025 at 6:34 AM
#RandomThoughts
1. I have no time for flag shaggers.
2. Still a bumpy road with A’ levels in a new school.
3. Life admin to buy trainers, chiropractor and therapist.
4. Writing of a different kind.
5. But first coffee to set the tone of the day.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. I have no time for flag shaggers.
2. Still a bumpy road with A’ levels in a new school.
3. Life admin to buy trainers, chiropractor and therapist.
4. Writing of a different kind.
5. But first coffee to set the tone of the day.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
#RandomThoughts
1. If you’re travelling today to London, please be careful.
2. Never felt so intimidated as I did today, so much chanting and rage.
3. The flag has been taken hostage. How do we reclaim the flag back?
4. Going to a 🧵 picnic. There’s beauty and kindness in this world.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. If you’re travelling today to London, please be careful.
2. Never felt so intimidated as I did today, so much chanting and rage.
3. The flag has been taken hostage. How do we reclaim the flag back?
4. Going to a 🧵 picnic. There’s beauty and kindness in this world.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
September 13, 2025 at 11:15 AM
#RandomThoughts
1. If you’re travelling today to London, please be careful.
2. Never felt so intimidated as I did today, so much chanting and rage.
3. The flag has been taken hostage. How do we reclaim the flag back?
4. Going to a 🧵 picnic. There’s beauty and kindness in this world.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. If you’re travelling today to London, please be careful.
2. Never felt so intimidated as I did today, so much chanting and rage.
3. The flag has been taken hostage. How do we reclaim the flag back?
4. Going to a 🧵 picnic. There’s beauty and kindness in this world.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
#RandomThoughts
1. Captured my thoughts on a 🍌 at @kscopehealth.bsky.social event on What’s Next for the 10 Year Health Plan.
2. 🙏🏽 for the Overground this week.
3. Walked thousands of steps. Nothing recorded on Strava.
4. In rest and recovery mode.
5. Another essay in the making.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. Captured my thoughts on a 🍌 at @kscopehealth.bsky.social event on What’s Next for the 10 Year Health Plan.
2. 🙏🏽 for the Overground this week.
3. Walked thousands of steps. Nothing recorded on Strava.
4. In rest and recovery mode.
5. Another essay in the making.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
September 12, 2025 at 8:04 AM
#RandomThoughts
1. Captured my thoughts on a 🍌 at @kscopehealth.bsky.social event on What’s Next for the 10 Year Health Plan.
2. 🙏🏽 for the Overground this week.
3. Walked thousands of steps. Nothing recorded on Strava.
4. In rest and recovery mode.
5. Another essay in the making.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. Captured my thoughts on a 🍌 at @kscopehealth.bsky.social event on What’s Next for the 10 Year Health Plan.
2. 🙏🏽 for the Overground this week.
3. Walked thousands of steps. Nothing recorded on Strava.
4. In rest and recovery mode.
5. Another essay in the making.
#MyLifeAsMarsha
#RandomThoughts
1. It has been an adventure travelling this week
2. Sad that we no longer have the cycle to work scheme at work
3. L&D seems to have paused. Paying for my own L&D is happening more.
4. Looking forward to hearing more on the 10 Year Health Plan
5. Today is my Friday
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. It has been an adventure travelling this week
2. Sad that we no longer have the cycle to work scheme at work
3. L&D seems to have paused. Paying for my own L&D is happening more.
4. Looking forward to hearing more on the 10 Year Health Plan
5. Today is my Friday
#MyLifeAsMarsha
September 11, 2025 at 5:58 AM
#RandomThoughts
1. It has been an adventure travelling this week
2. Sad that we no longer have the cycle to work scheme at work
3. L&D seems to have paused. Paying for my own L&D is happening more.
4. Looking forward to hearing more on the 10 Year Health Plan
5. Today is my Friday
#MyLifeAsMarsha
1. It has been an adventure travelling this week
2. Sad that we no longer have the cycle to work scheme at work
3. L&D seems to have paused. Paying for my own L&D is happening more.
4. Looking forward to hearing more on the 10 Year Health Plan
5. Today is my Friday
#MyLifeAsMarsha
Resharing to raise awareness.
September 1, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Resharing to raise awareness.