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Five Barbie dolls in plastic packaging are seen on a shelf. Each has an extremely arched foot.

A group of Australian podiatrists studied the feet of 2,750 Barbie dolls that were produced from 1959 to 2024, examining the correlation between Barbie's foot posture and her social standing. Read their findings here. nyti.ms/3YL0caN

People Power Change with Professor Marshall Ganz (discussion & book launch) A unique opportunity to hear from Professor Marshall Ganz in-person at his book launch and signing - price includes a copy of the book.

Fantastic opportunity to see Professor Marshall Ganz in person in London on 12th May 10-12pm @thekingsfund.bsky.social sharing invaluable insights on creating collective action for lasting change.Tickets £30 inc. copy of his new book People, Power, Change (2024) www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/people-pow...

The Chancellor said today that she would not do anything to put household finances in danger

Yet the government’s own assessment shows their cuts to health related benefits risk pushing 250,000 people into poverty, including 50,000 children 📢

Their assessment also found... 1/3

What Can Policy-Makers Learn From Artists? | The King's Fund Ruth Robertson considers what the government can learn from artists, as it develops its 10-year plan for health.

What would your dream health policy x the arts collab be? Mine is with Grayson Perry. I've been thinking about ways that artists can bring radical thinking into health and care policy in my @thekingsfund.bsky.social blog - let me know what you think www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...

A Mile in My Shoes Make Health Equal

People’s stories can paint a powerful picture of stark health inequalities in the UK.

This immersive new project from Health Equals explores walking in someone else's shoes, to highlight the impact of not having the essential building blocks in place.

https://buff.ly/4ivOR6o

ShiftWorks CPD-accredited short courses from The King's Fund on a range of contemporary management, leadership and organisational topics in health and care.

📣New to The King's Fund📣 ShiftWorks is an online learning community for people working in health & care.
For £30 a year, you'll get:
▶️ Access to 7 CPD-accredited courses
▶️ Events
▶️ Newsletters & bite-sized learning
Join our learning movement for change: features.kingsfund.org.uk/shiftworks/i...

I rediscovered the joy of connecting with your local community. I went in tired, and came out with tons of energy ☀️

Simplify to amplify - teaching one clear method that works was often more appreciated than providing lots of options 💎

Let’s not overlook the basics. Simple things like learning to use the scroll button on a mouse can be game-changers. And it’s difficult to pick up these tips - you don’t know what you don’t know 🤷🏽‍♀️

I had such a great time volunteering with Age UK Kensington and Chelsea today as a digital assistant to older people.

Things I learnt…🧵

Want a more just, kind and inclusive health and care workforce? Let's connect! 💫

Together with my pal and colleague @simonnewitt.bsky.social, I lead an online learning movement at The King's Fund, called ShiftWorks, that aims to make that vision a reality.

Link in bio if you'd like to join us 🚀

Two people frown at a phone. One says to the other, “Bluesky seems to be the app where you post about being on Bluesky.”

Are we doing it right? #NewYorkerCartoons
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🖊️ @jasonadamk.bsky.social