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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
#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
November 18, 2025 at 11:36 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.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:14 AM
#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.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
#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.
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October 19, 2025 at 8:09 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.
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October 13, 2025 at 8:53 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.
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October 2, 2025 at 6:38 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
September 27, 2025 at 7:22 AM
#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!
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September 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
#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.
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September 14, 2025 at 6:34 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.
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September 13, 2025 at 11:15 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.
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September 12, 2025 at 8:04 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
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September 11, 2025 at 5:58 AM
#RandomThoughts
1. GCSE stress over.
2. As a single income earner, I’m forever doing the mental maths.
3. Loving the swish of this skirt.
4. DIY seems never ending in my home.
5. Seeking solace in writing.
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August 31, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Yesterday’s walk at Chess Valley reminded me that there are some beautiful scenic places outside of London, you just need to be prepared to travel out further (for me it was Chorleywood on the Metropolitan Line).
August 24, 2025 at 8:29 AM
#RandomThoughts
1. GCSE stress almost over. What school will it be?
2. Off to my Bootstrappers’ walk with my fellow economists, statisticians, analysts.
3. Not feeling Nottingham Hill this year.
4. More DIY this weekend
5. I’ve had many proud mumma moments but Thursday tops them all.
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August 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM
#RandomThoughts
1. Scenic walk, exploring new spaces.
2. GCSE results on Thursday.
3. Pretty fed up with my local gym at Virgin Active.
4. Signed up to hear more about #10YearHealthPlan from @kscopehealth.bsky.social
5. Exploring Trustee roles to gain board experience.
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August 17, 2025 at 6:26 PM
#RandomThoughts
1. Working this weekend
2. 16th birthday around the corner.
3. This month is packed with theatre, theatre and more theatre.
4. More DIY planned this weekend.
5. In reflective mode.
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August 9, 2025 at 12:04 PM
#RandomThoughts
1. Delightful weekend with @drivana.bsky.social
2. Listening on loop Ocean Eyes, Easy on me, and Survive.
3. DIY and gym tomorrow.
4. Need to master a top stitch.
5. Werk, work, wuk. Whatever you call it, it will not define me.
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August 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
#RandomThoughts
1. Strikes = long days
2. I’m Prom happy.
3. The team finally feels seen.
4. What do you call someone you’re dating in your 50s?
5. Embracing colour in my life.
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July 26, 2025 at 7:29 PM
#RandomThoughts
1. What does “integration” really mean?
2. I’ve been thrown under the bus this week.
3. Exercise, exercise, exercise
4. First day off after working seven days straight.
5. My brain has turned into mush.
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July 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
#RandomThoughts
1. I’ve still got it.
2. Feeling better losing post holiday weight.
3. Chores, something to escape from, but needs doing.
4. I’ve been graded “For improvement” - not work related!
5. Jet lag slowly going.
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July 17, 2025 at 7:03 AM
#RandomThoughts
1. Being playful with makeup.
2. I have a new found respect for foster carers.
3. Suffering from a serious case of jet lag.
4. Tired of being the “strong one”.
5. Tea and toast for dinner because I’m too tired.
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July 15, 2025 at 8:58 PM
#RandomThoughts
1. Tobago hits differently to Trinidad.
2. This natural glow on my face is mostly sweat and being sunburnt.
3. Eating all my favourite foods.
4. It’s all about the beach but my heart will always be in Durdle Door.
4. Reconnecting with family.
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July 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM
#RandomThoughts
1. The devil is in the detail.
2. Travelling light.
3. Oct half term break booked.
4. Ice cream weather.
5. Slowly switching off.
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July 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
#RandomThoughts
1. Reading The Vegetarian. Quiet violence that moves you.
2. Staying indoors enjoying a salad as it’s way too hot outside.
3. I’m outside, looking in, at all of these changes in health trying to make sense of it all.
4. Drinking non-alcohol, a mindset shift.
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June 29, 2025 at 12:48 PM