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Mike Thorpe

@mike-thorpe.bsky.social

Prostate cancer, #Radiotherapy at The Christie 2014. PPI/E patient partner, NHS England Cancer Programme PPV Forum vice-chair then chair 2019-2024. #CoPro #PPVForum #CancerProgramme

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A starter pack for the cancer community, feel free to tell me who to add. πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ» go.bsky.app/2mwnYaX

20.11.2024 13:35 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 4

Today's the day, on my way to Leeds for the @usemydata.bsky.social National Patient Data Day conference.

#NPaDD

24.06.2025 07:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Poster promoting use MY data's National Patient Data Day conference, Tuesday 24 June 2025, Leeds, UK.

Poster promoting use MY data's National Patient Data Day conference, Tuesday 24 June 2025, Leeds, UK.

πŸ“£Book your spot at National Patient Data Day!

bit.ly/3Xxsu7U

πŸ“… Tuesday 24 June 2025, Leeds UK

Join patients & stakeholders from across the patient-data world at the UK's first ever patient-led, patient-designed health data conference. Learning, discussion & networking.

#NPaDD #PatientData #NHS

27.03.2025 11:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Delighted to share this news on the appointment of Professor Samra Turajlić as the Director of the @cruk-mi.bsky.social.

18.06.2025 10:03 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Announcement image - dark blue background with coloured overlapping circles
 
Top shows the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute Logo
 
Centre shows a photograph of Professor Samra Turajlić
 
Text says:
 
"A warm welcome to our new Director, Professor Samra Turajlić, from all staff and students at the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute"

Announcement image - dark blue background with coloured overlapping circles Top shows the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute Logo Centre shows a photograph of Professor Samra Turajlić Text says: "A warm welcome to our new Director, Professor Samra Turajlić, from all staff and students at the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute"

We are delighted to announce, along with Cancer Research UK (@cancerresearchuk.org), The University of Manchester (@manchester.ac.uk) and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, the appointment of Professor Samra TurajliΔ‡ as our new Director! ⭐

Full story here: www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/news/profess...

18.06.2025 09:21 β€” πŸ‘ 52    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 8

I am hugely honoured and excited to have the opportunity to lead the @cruk-mi.bsky.social and work alongside world-class scientists and our partners at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and The University of Manchester to deliver for patients with cancer.

18.06.2025 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

1/6. Wes Streeting's speech at #NHSConfedExpo was one for the policy wonks; lots of insight into what's coming in terms of system design in/post 10 year plan. Some quick thoughts follow. See speech here www.gov.uk/government/s...

13.06.2025 08:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

Off the back of Wes Streeting's speech at #NHSConfedExpo, @davidjbuck.bsky.social shares his thoughts on what this might mean for population health, devolution and health inequalities πŸ‘‡

13.06.2025 11:33 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

No problem, it is a good step forward. πŸ‘πŸ»

02.06.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

* My experience of volunteering in the NHS is mainly in a Cancer Alliance and the National Cancer Programme PPV, neither of which is included but I'm sure there are other networks in other areas of health also not included.

2/2

02.06.2025 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It's really interesting and good to see volunteers being recognised but going forward I'd suggest two things after a quick look at this -

1. People of lived experience more involved in the development of this.

2. Collecting data of volunteering in the NHS that isn't within trusts.*

1/2

02.06.2025 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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NHS England Β» Using data to maximise the impact of volunteering in the NHS Whether it’s at reception, on wards or in the discharge lounge, volunteers make vital contributions to NHS services. They support patients, especially those who might not have family or friends to hel...

It's a moment to celebrate volunteers working with the NHS but also an opportunity to mark new data which gives us a bit more insight into who is doing what and where...interested to hear reactions

www.england.nhs.uk/blog/using-d...

02.06.2025 13:03 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Ashley Dalton, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention in the Department of Health and Social Care, gives a keynote address at The King's Fund conference, Tackling Health Inequalities.

Ashley Dalton, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention in the Department of Health and Social Care, gives a keynote address at The King's Fund conference, Tackling Health Inequalities.

This morning we were delighted to be joined by @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention in the Department of Health and Social Care at our #KFHealthInequalities conference.

06.05.2025 10:08 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Men's Health Strategy for England: call for evidence This call for evidence is seeking the views of the public, as well as health and social care professionals, academics, employers and stakeholder organisations to inform a Men’s Health Strategy for Eng...

www.gov.uk/government/c... A call for evidence for a Men's Health Strategy for England. It's open to organisations and individuals until 17/7/25, please complete and circulate it to your networks. Thanks. πŸ‘πŸ»

24.04.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Shaping the national cancer plan

Have your say on shaping the #NHS National Cancer Plan, click on the link below to respond to the call for evidence.
#PPIE
#PatientEngagement
#PatientInvolvement
www.gov.uk/government/c...

06.02.2025 11:33 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We've just added the Experimental Cancer Medicine Centres Network (ECMC) - welcome @ecmc-uk.bsky.social! - to our #StarterPack

If you're just getting going with @bsky.app & interested in #CancerResearch (especially in #Manchester) check out these great accounts to follow:

go.bsky.app/7PCUW5A

18.03.2025 10:44 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I have created a Radiotherapy starter pack so all professionals working with radiotherapy can connect. So let me know if you would like to be added.

go.bsky.app/NxYvXFV

25.11.2024 20:25 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 0
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Men's Health Strategy for England: call for evidence This call for evidence is seeking the views of the public, as well as health and social care professionals, academics, employers and stakeholder organisations to inform a Men’s Health Strategy for Eng...

www.gov.uk/government/c... A call for evidence for a Men's Health Strategy for England. It's open to organisations and individuals until 17/7/25, please complete and circulate it to your networks. Thanks. πŸ‘πŸ»

24.04.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Want to find out what makes nurses leave or stay in #GeneralPractice but don't have time to read our paper this Easter weekend? Check out our animation which discusses the key findings in less than 3 minutes: youtu.be/bzn2ZI0S61s

19.04.2025 08:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Melanoma patients in England get fast-track access to cancer vaccine NHS Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad expanded to include trial for patients with advanced type of skin cancer

Exciting development in England as melanoma patients to be offered fast- track access to a new personalised DNA vaccine iSCIB1+ (ImmunoBody) as part of t NHS England’s Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad (CVLP)

14.04.2025 06:39 β€” πŸ‘ 102    πŸ” 28    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3

No problem, feel free to direct anyone new who you meet to me and they can be added to the starter pack too if they want. πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ»

12.04.2025 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, starter pack updated. πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ»

11.04.2025 08:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This is an exciting breakthrough from @cancerresearchuk.org and @nihr.bsky.social . Tools like PRRDetect will play a big part in the future of personalised medicine for cancer – helping more people receive treatments tailored to them.

10.04.2025 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I really enjoyed it and it was fantastic meeting you Fiona. πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ»

01.04.2025 23:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fantastic talk by Dr Zoe Picton - Howell, Adam’s Mum. It was both inspirational and moving. For those who don’t know Adam Bojelian take a look ⬇️
theadsfoundation.org/ads-foundati...

#AdsTalk25 @theqicn.bsky.social

01.04.2025 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It was great to see both of you again and I completely agree, it's a place to explore new ideas in a safe environment. πŸ‘πŸ»

01.04.2025 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We could be heroes⚑️be a hero with me πŸ’₯ heroes start by saving themselves πŸ’ͺ🏼 let’s do this 🎫 ticket link πŸ”— www.julietteburton.co.uk/shows/

MARCH
23 March - GLASGOW - ON SALE NOW!
27 March - MANCHESTER frogandbucket

April onwards in this thread…

17.03.2025 08:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Job vacancy: Consultant Clinical Oncologist with interest in Genito-Urinary (GU), The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester | trac.jobs

We have a #consultant #job #UroOncology Interested #ClinOnc please contact us - Other opportunities coming up too! πŸ‘‡πŸ½Deadline 31st March @yeepei.bsky.social @rcradiologists.bsky.social @mcrcnews.bsky.social @oncoalert.bsky.social @oncologyforum.bsky.social πŸ₯³
www.healthjobsuk.com/job/v7067136

10.03.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

We are hiring!!! Come and chat!!!

15.03.2025 08:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy New Year! πŸŽ†

If you've recently joined @bsky.app or are interested in finding out more about #CancerResearch, especially in and around #Manchester, do check out our #StarterPack:

go.bsky.app/7PCUW5A

It's full of great accounts to follow

#CanSky #OncoSky #Cancer #TeamScience

06.01.2025 11:56 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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