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Researcher & Translator. She/her. Research Interests: EU, Ireland & UK healthcare law & policy. Languages: French/German/Dutch-Eng. Co-convenor @EUHealthGov.bsky.social www.maryguy.com May also post on other topics!

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Happy to share that Iโ€™ve joined @tcddublin.bsky.social Centre for Health Policy & Management as a Research Fellow working on #Slรกintecare reform and health system resilience

02.12.2025 15:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Herb and Dorothy - Trailer
YouTube video by Cineverse Herb and Dorothy - Trailer

Sad news to hear that Dorothy Vogel has passed away - such an inspirational woman who, together with her husband Herb amassed an incredible art collection (for the right reasons).

โ€œHerb and Dorothyโ€ is well worth watching (also the follow-up, โ€œHerb and Dorothy 50x50โ€)

youtu.be/eiyLAlWR95M?...

26.11.2025 08:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
An illustration of pens, pencils and paint tubes with the text โ€œEvery small purchase makes a big difference. Shop independent and support small creative businesses this Christmasโ€

An illustration of pens, pencils and paint tubes with the text โ€œEvery small purchase makes a big difference. Shop independent and support small creative businesses this Christmasโ€

Buying #Christmas cards or presents?

Shop with small independents (like me) instead of the big high street names.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk

Are you a small business? Reply with your link. Let's support each other this Christmas.

21.11.2025 19:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 91    ๐Ÿ” 82    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6

Indeed an interesting development

20.11.2025 21:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€˜Itโ€™s cruelโ€™: relatives of residents react to proposal to close Lancashire care homes Elderly residents of care home left anxious after Reform-led county council started consultation over plans for its closure

The absolute nightmare of this

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

18.11.2025 07:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 15    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Wes Streeting accused of โ€˜chaotic and incoherent approachโ€™ to NHS reform Exclusive: thinktank report finds health secretary has failed to improve productivity, with the health service unlikely to meet its targets

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

15.11.2025 12:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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English councils plan to sell off social clubs and sports centres to balance books Survey finds 60% of key cities councils are planning to sell assets to meet costs of adult and childrenโ€™s social care

So much to despair at in the UK at the moment (out-Torying the Tories really isnโ€™t a good look for a Labour government), but Iโ€™ll share this as it seems likely to receive less attention.

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

15.11.2025 09:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Many thanks Paula!

11.11.2025 08:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
January sunset (with snow!) of the Anglican cathedral in Liverpool

January sunset (with snow!) of the Anglican cathedral in Liverpool

January sunrise with the Metropolitan (Catholic) cathedral in Liverpool

January sunrise with the Metropolitan (Catholic) cathedral in Liverpool

Print by Bykerklass against a red background of a Liver bird with a pattern of various Liverpool icons and landmarks in its body - including the 2 cathedrals, 3 Graces, Mersey ferry

Print by Bykerklass against a red background of a Liver bird with a pattern of various Liverpool icons and landmarks in its body - including the 2 cathedrals, 3 Graces, Mersey ferry

10.11.2025 19:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

As a second-generation Scouser itโ€™s been great to get to know the bossest city in England more - and nice to see iconic views at work.

A short break now before new adventures - more to follow on here from meโ€ฆ 2/3

10.11.2025 19:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

End of an era. Last teaching day at LJMU.

Grateful for some excellent and collegiate colleagues and for working with UG and PG students who will doubtless go on to great things in whatever direction they choose. 1/3

10.11.2025 19:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
โ€œManchester had been very kind to me, but after 18 years, it was time to move on, if I could. I had been turned down for professorships in 3 universities which were within a reasonable travelling distance from our home on the edge of the Pennines. How glad I now am! If any had accepted me, I would not have had the life that I have had.โ€

โ€œManchester had been very kind to me, but after 18 years, it was time to move on, if I could. I had been turned down for professorships in 3 universities which were within a reasonable travelling distance from our home on the edge of the Pennines. How glad I now am! If any had accepted me, I would not have had the life that I have had.โ€

Train reading. Some disclosures have the ability to startle (but sadly not surprise).

Needless to say huge benefits came from this academic shortsightedness regarding a very prominent woman in law.

09.11.2025 20:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
CMAT - EURO-COUNTRY (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by CMAT CMAT - EURO-COUNTRY (Official Lyric Video)

CMAT โ€“ Euro Country
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz8_...

09.11.2025 18:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Anthem of Europe
YouTube video by EUofficial Anthem of Europe

Beethoven โ€“ Ode an die Freude
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo_-...

09.11.2025 18:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Europe Song (Various Europeans)
YouTube video by European Commission The Europe Song (Various Europeans)

โ€œThe Europe Songโ€ โ€“ Various Europeans
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuS8...

09.11.2025 18:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Angรจle - Bruxelles je t'aime [LYRICS - ENGLISH] & PAROLES Day1 Version
YouTube video by Angรจle Lyrics Angรจle - Bruxelles je t'aime [LYRICS - ENGLISH] & PAROLES Day1 Version

Angรจle โ€“ Bruxelles JTM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gvF...

09.11.2025 18:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
GNR - Portugal na CEE
YouTube video by Vitor Rua GNR - Portugal na CEE

A brief EU law-themed (teaching) playlist...

GNR - Portugal Na CEE
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjCx...

09.11.2025 18:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Image of metadata to be included in a new publication, a book chapter entitled โ€œState aid and healthcare - between competition and constitutionalismโ€

Image of metadata to be included in a new publication, a book chapter entitled โ€œState aid and healthcare - between competition and constitutionalismโ€

Proofs!

06.11.2025 12:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Autumn 2025

01.11.2025 20:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Nearly 150,000 aged 90 and above wait 12 hours in Englandโ€™s A&Es each year Older people left in their own excrement and wet beds for hours and forced to watch others die, Age UK report finds

The utter disgrace of this.

Nearly 150,000 aged 90 and above wait 12 hours in Englandโ€™s A&Es each year www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

31.10.2025 10:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Congratulations!

17.10.2025 15:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

May be of interest to, among others, @kieranwalshe.bsky.social @instagraham.bsky.social @thekingsfund.bsky.social @chpithinktank.bsky.social @nuffieldtrust.org.uk @hbuckingham.bsky.social

14.10.2025 18:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We suggest there's a risk of a "three-tier" health system emerging: the original tiers of "going private" and staying in the NHS, and now a distinction between NHS patients with access to smartphones and private transport, and NHS patients without this. (3/3)

14.10.2025 18:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The current government's 10 Year Health Plan reaffirms commitment to patient choice via the NHS App, and working with private providers to deliver NHS services in deprived areas.

Existing policies focus on offering choice, rather than supporting patients in exercising choice (2/3)

14.10.2025 18:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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NHS Patient Choice Policy in England: What Mapping the Private Healthcare Market for NHS Patients Can Tell Us - Liverpool Law Review This article examines how the private healthcare market supports successive governmentsโ€™ commitment in the English National Health Service (NHS) to patient choice of NHS or private provider. The Labou...

๐Ÿ“ฃNew article!

We use publicly-available NHS referral data to outline the private healthcare market for NHS patients 2008-2024, and to review NHS patient choice policies since New Labour. (1/3)

link.springer.com/article/10.1...

14.10.2025 18:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Conor Gearty ยท Unwelcome Remnant: Erasing the Human Rights Act The Supreme Court is quietly editing the Human Rights Act out of existence. None of this is being done in secret โ€“ the...

www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

11.10.2025 21:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Austria, autumn 2025.

05.10.2025 20:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Interesting discussion of Clemens Auerโ€™s #EHFG2025 keynote - in which the dots were joined unequivocally between #AI and #populism as threats to #solidarity and #European #SocialContract

05.10.2025 10:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โ€œwhat will survive of us is solidarity"?
(to paraphrase Larkin - and yes, the diverse interpretations)

Many thanks @gasteinforum.bsky.social! (End)

02.10.2025 09:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

But what of #solidarity preconditions? Undoubtedly #trust #transparency are takeaways from the vaccine success stories (Emer Cooke) and civil society (Mikael Leyi). Also looking at different levels - person-level solidarity needs support #solidarityinfrastructures @bprainsack.bsky.social #EHFG2025

02.10.2025 09:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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