A black and white photo of me and Emma at our wedding reception. I am in a suit and Emma is in her wedding dress
25 years ago today she said I do!
@emmavardy2.bsky.social lots and lots of love
Puddle, Manchester, 2021, photo by Ruxx Naqvi.
Snow over the Potteries, painting by Edith Le Breton ((1912-92).
Oooh this looks good!
Genuinely considering paying for the shingles vaccine*. 17% lower risk of dementia, 25% lower risk of heart attack or stroke, 27% reduced risk of blood clots, 26% lower risk for heart failure, lower all-cause mortality AND you avoid being a nasty infection? Count me in!
Good morning from London.
About to head off to The London Book Fair.
We have some brilliant stories to share with the world.
From Hebden to Nuuk, Tahiti, West Atlantic , Berlin, Brunei, India.
Magic.
@thebookseller.com
@bookcornerhx.bsky.social
@foylesforbooks.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Young authors writing older characters: 70 is not that old. Pls drop the nostalgia for Elvis & fear of smart phones. A 70-yo just left her corporate job a year ago & has been on the internet longer than you have. She isn’t afraid to drive on the freeway, she’s commuted for decades. 🙄
I've seen a lot of people dying in my job. But I've not been present throughout an experience of ordinary dying until now. If interested to know more this film by Kathryn Mannix is spot on. It's sad but it's really not so bad. With a book, cup of coffee, family chat.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=CruB...
Scientists say they have made some of the first direct measurements of how long it takes an individual, ordinary protein to fold – and the results were surprising.
go.nature.com/3N4UrSD
As I said today, the fight for women’s rights isn’t ancient history, it’s ongoing!
To mark International Women’s Day, Nature asked winners of its awards programmes to nominate a colleague who brings out the best in them.
go.nature.com/46EZq32
Have you had the opportunity to see our Core20PLUS5 framework?
This framework is based on similar ones from NHS England. It aims to help identify older people who have unequal access to and experience of healthcare, and to target action to counter that inequality. Click to view: buff.ly/TiIT0lU
⏱️ Two weeks left to apply for the Joint @gerisoc.bsky.social / Vivensa Foundation Doctoral Training Fellowship.
The deadline for applications is 20 March, 5pm.
More information and how to apply here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu...
#FundingForAgeingWell
To mark Covid-19 Day of Reflection on Sunday, Stacey Finlay, Northern Ireland rep on our NAHPs Council, shares her experience of working during the pandemic and encourages others to speak about their memories. Support resources for NHS staff are included. buff.ly/3emPlAi #DayOfReflection
Our Oncogeriatrics elearning course specifically focuses on the unique needs and circumstances of older people with cancer. This course has been developed with input from across the multidisciplinary team, so it has a lot to offer. Sign up here: buff.ly/iGNaM8v
We've added a new resource to our Integrated Systems Project - have a look at this case study from Hounslow, where the system is being transformed to deliver a new model of integrated primary and community care for people with frailty and other complex needs.
buff.ly/EJ3sd1r
Geriatric medicine is a “whole person” specialty. It can be challenging, but it is also exciting and rewarding.
Find out more about a career in the specialty: buff.ly/hWpB6iA
For #InternationalWomensDay, we're celebrating women who shape geriatric medicine through mentorship, leadership and service. From honouring mentors to reflecting on personal journeys, read the stories shared by some of our amazing members. #GiveToGain #IWD2026
www.bgs.org.uk/give-to-gain...
A grid of nine images featuring a photo of Gail and the designs she creates.
Running a business on your own can be challenging at times.
Today feels like a good day to say that I'm proud of what I've built. And I'm proud to be part of a community of women who are out there doing the same.
Happy International Women's Day.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Off to a good home.
See more at
mickoxley.com
I’m sorry, what? How can Chelsea & Westminster Hospital’s official charity *possibly* accept a £1 million ‘donation’ - meaning, in reality, an attempt to buy public credibility - from the Sacklers? Yes, those Sacklers, whose company, Purdue Pharma, caused >800k deaths from pumping out opioids. 1/3
The single most succinct, true, honest summary of our time & task. From @barackobama.bsky.social. No-one can say it any better.
To quote Michelle: When they go low, we go high.
[speech at Jesse Jackson's funeral service]
Gout was my first thought too. Painful. Get yourself sorted David.
Good morning ☀️
A thought for today:
Social media can be a negative place to be. We have no obligation to consume negativity but we can also regard bad news as an incentive for us to produce more kindness, compassion & love for ourselves and others.
Be a factory that transforms thorns to flowers.
Women curators, designers, and collectors have played a huge part throughout our history at The Museum of English Rural Life.
For #InternationalWomensDay 2026, read about the stories of three women from our earlier years in our new blogpost.
merl.reading.ac.uk/news-and-vie...
Oooh sounds fun!
Read 2 already. Keen to read the beast slinks. But will need to order. Calling @biggreenbooks.bsky.social ....
I invited all my friends to Bluesky and they pretty much all moved. That or found work colleagues/friends on LinkedIn. I also made sure had alternative form of contact outside social media. A rare look on X but really could stop even that.
