Steve Thorlby-Coy

📚Some books I’ve read, many I haven’t. I'm really not dropping a hint by giving someone a particular book!!

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📚 All year long I browse charity shops (hospice ones are best obvs!) and pick up interesting books, usually business, leadership or personal development. I wrap them up with a (new) chocolate bar for Christmas presents.

📚 I’m passionate about learning and love giving books to colleagues as gifts.
📚 A few years ago I heard about the Icelandic tradition "Jolabokaflod", so now I give chocolate as well as a book. Better than a bottle of wine I think.

📚 It’s a great time of year to gather your “Jolabokaflod” haul!
📚 Here’s a selection of this year’s ’book flood'. Which would be on your Christmas list?

Technology Leaders Conference The Hospice UK Technology Leaders Conference will take place on Thursday 5 February 2026 in Edinburgh.

🔸 Excited to confirm that we're bringing back the @hospiceuk.bsky.social Tech Leaders Conference! 5th Feb 2026 in Edinburgh.
🔸 If you're a senior leader in a hospice - this is for you! (We're aiming for strategic discussions, you don't need to be a techie!!)

www.hospiceuk.org/innovation-h...

🩸 Gave blood today. If you can, please do, it really helps. Plus you get to have a nice sit down and a biscuit. 😊 Easy to book online.
www.blood.co.uk

Hospices are on the brink. Surging costs have led to many services being cut back – just as demand is rising, fast, because of our ageing population.

The situation is not sustainable – and time is running out.

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Why hospice care is more than you think For Hospice Care Week 2025, we explore a heartwarming story of hospice care in the community – and why hospice care is more than you think.

Hospice care is more than you think.

Outside the hospice building, hospices make 1.4m visits every year to help people at the end of their lives live well in the community

People like Linda, who is being cared for at home by Claire from Isabel Hospice.

www.hospiceuk.org/latest-from-...

Hospice care is more than you think.

From wards to homes, hospices support people at the end of life every day.

But rising demand and soaring costs mean services are at risk.

Will you ask your MP to help? It only takes 30 seconds 👇

action.hospiceuk.org/hospice-care...

Sounds really interesting. I’d love to hear more about this and help share findings @katieflanagan.bsky.social

Happy Aloha Friday 🏝️🌋🏄‍♀️🤙 Starting the morning well with a jog around Hawaii … YouTube/treadmill.Good for mind and body Have a great day everyone!! 🏃‍♂️🧠💪

Photo of a packet of biscuits called Mcvitie’s Digestives Pink

When you want the taste of a jammy dodger but don’t have a jammy dodger …

“Culture and strategy must be woven together to make a single basket.”
This resonates strongly with me rn as we bring refreshed people and culture plans. A more intentional approach to culture will shape how we work, so we can deliver our strategy, make a difference.
(Owen Eastwood Belonging 2021)

A good Colleague Connection day with all @hospiceuk.bsky.social colleagues in person. Talking values, celebrating success, team building and enjoying each other’s company. Pasty on the train home 😋

Starting work with a few minutes in the garden, cool and calm. Happy Friday everyone! #WorkAnywhere

Photograph of a plastic trophy with the words “Best Dad Ever” printed on it.

I won! 🙌 😜 Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads, Daddy’s, Fathers and Father figure. #FathersDay

Concrete pathway with snow and ice leading to a yellow metal lighthouse approx 5m tall on a harbour wall in Reykjavik Iceland

Another lovely run in Reykjavik this morning. Hope to visit in real life one day! 🏃💪🧠🌋 Thanks @runiceland youtu.be/yairdbiEWKo?...

YouTube video by jaetokki Alki Beach in Seattle - Virtual Run (6 Miles) | 4K

Starting the week well with a jog in Seattle (YouTube/treadmill). A busy work week ahead, lots of variety and mentally tiring. Exercise gives me a bit of space to think and means I’ve achieved something even on those frustrating days.Have a great week everyone! 🏃‍♂️🧠💪 youtu.be/T9_A1c1657c?...

Hospices rely on volunteers. If you’re not sure if you have time or skills, maybe micro volunteering could be for you. A really useful discussion here thanks @thecharityshow.bsky.social

Real world, practical examples of AI use in healthcare … this is a great read. Thanks @thekingsfund.bsky.social

YouTube video by Run Iceland, Virtual Treadmill Running. Reykjavík coastline | City run | Reykjavik Iceland marathon |

Morning trot along the coast in Reykjavik. Sounds cheesy, but how amazing is it that you can see the world from a treadmill in a a garage?!! 😊🏃💪🧠 Happy Wednesday!

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BBC Two - RHS Chelsea Flower Show - The BBC RHS People's Choice Award at Chelsea Flower Show 2025 View the Show Gardens from the Chelsea Flower Show 2025

🧡 Please take 5 secs to vote for @hospiceuk.bsky.social Garden of Compassion, RHS Chelsea Flower Show, BBC/RHS People’s Choice Award.
🧡 Winning means more people hear the amazing work hospices do for patients and their families.
Vote here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/a...
Vote closes 8pm Thurs 22 May

Photo of Washington DC national mall. Path leading to Lincoln Memorial in the distance ahead with reflecting pool/lake to the right.

Seeing the sights of Washington DC mall this morning. Slightly weary Wednesday but a good feeling to get a workout done!🏃‍♂️💪🧠

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We’re thrilled to unveil the Hospice UK Garden of Compassion at #RHSChelsea today.

Fully-funded by @projectgivingback.bsky.social, it's the result of a year of hard work by the garden’s award-winning designer Tom Hoblyn and his expert planting, design & landscaping teams Mark Whyman Landscapes.

Exercise is great for my mental health. I don’t go far or fast but it’s satisfying to accomplish something and great thinking time. #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthWeek

YouTube video by Pablopic Percy Sutton Harlem 5K Run

Happy Friday! Harlem 5k jog this morning, fab start to the day (Treadmill/YouTube) 🏃‍♂️🧠💪 youtu.be/xjMVBFfyDoo?...

YouTube video by Virtual Activities 🏃 Run with Me [54 mins] - Beverly Hills Run | Treadmill Workout

Morning jog around Beverly Hills. Exercise is good thinking time for me, 3 clear actionable work ideas for today. Good for mind and body 🏃‍♂️🧠💪 youtu.be/_WjPz5nNzcI?...

Dying for Beginners | Dr Kathryn Mannix In modern British society, death is out of sight and behind closed doors. Many of us lack direct exposure to the dying process - with all sorts of potential emotional and spiritual consequences for how we grieve our loved ones, as well as how we prepare for our own deaths. What does the dying process actually look like? A short animation by Emily Downe, and voiced by Dr Kathryn Mannix which guides you gently on a step by step journey through the process of dying. Acclaimed author, speaker and former palliative care physician Dr Kathryn Mannix has spent her medical career working with people who have incurable, advanced illnesses. The author of two Sunday Times Bestsellers – With The End in Mind and Listen, Dr Mannix is on a mission to reclaim the public’s understanding of dying. CREDITS Written and voiced by Dr Kathryn Mannix Directed and designed by Emily Downe Animated by Martha Halliday Music and sound by Jan Willem de With Produced by Theos with thanks to The Fetzer institute Find out more about Theos' work in the area of death, dying and the afterlife here: https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/dying-for-beginners-theos-work-on-death-dying-and-the-afterlife ***** Like what you see? Be sure to sign up to the Theos monthly newsletter to stay up-to-date with all our content, research and events: https://confirmsubscription.com/h/d/E9E17CAB71AC7464 CONNECT WITH THEOS Twitter: https://twitter.com/Theosthinktank Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theosthinktank LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theos---the-think-tank/ Website: https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/ CHECK OUT OUR PODCASTS The Sacred: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-sacred/id1326888108 Reading Our Times: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/reading-our-times/id1530952185

It's #DyingMattersWeek

We're all going to do it. Shouldn't we get our minds around what to expect?

Here's a 3 min guide. If you like it, please share it.

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YouTube video by Running videos TV Golden Gate Bridge Virtual Run | Running Videos For Treadmill #virtualrun

One of my favourite treadmill runs towards and across the Golden Gate Bridge. Inspired me to run a bit further this morning, and a little more thinking time. 🏃‍♂️💪🧠 Have a great Friday 😃 youtu.be/Bxbc6ynRK2I?...

Lovely Bank Holiday wander round Saltmarshe Hall, which opened its gardens today in support of @ngsopengardens.bsky.social today. Thanks NGS for raising money for charities including @hospiceuk.bsky.social