Did you catch Amy Ferguson's, our Network Manager, talk at British Sleep Society conference?
Don't worry you can catch up with some of the details about our recent PSP here: www.circadianmentalhealth.org/post/top-10-...
#BSS2025
06.11.2025 14:05 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Really sad to learn of the sudden death of Prof Malcom von Schantz.
I had the fortune to work with Malcolm on a couple of projects and his warmth, knowledge, insight, generosity, kindness and humour were always a welcome addition to any group.
A huge loss to sleep medicine. RIP
05.11.2025 13:46 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Locum Paediatric Sleep Consultant | Job advert | Trac
We have a 5PA locum consultant post opportunity in the sleep service at Evelina London Children's Hospital
Details here: apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7...
14.08.2025 11:53 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex-phobia, and Transphobia
Heart-shaped progressive pride flag
National aids trust logo. Red ribbon. Securing rights, stopping H.I.V.
On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, we stand in solidarity with all members of the #LGBTQ+ community living with or affected by #HIV. Now more than ever, this #IDAHOBIT2025 we will fight for the dignity, health and freedom of trans people.
17.05.2025 08:00 β π 9 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex-phobia, and Transphobia
The theme this year is "the Power of Communities" to highlight the strength and resilience that emerges from our collective solidarity.
Something much needed in those darkening times
#idahobit
17.05.2025 08:29 β π 43 π 25 π¬ 3 π 1
A rainbow graphic showing the date
Today is #IDAHOBIT @may17org.bsky.social.
The international day against homophobia, biphobia, interphobia and transphobia.
As seen in the UK LGBTQIA rights arenβt guaranteed and can regress.
May 17th is a day to stand forward and pledge your support with LGBTQIA people everywhere.
#LoveIsLove
17.05.2025 13:24 β π 8 π 5 π¬ 2 π 0
Inclusive Pride flag.
17th May is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia.
The date commemorates the World Health Organisationβs decision in 1990 to remove homosexuality from its classification of diseases.
We exist. We donβt need a cure.
#IDAHOBIT
17.05.2025 07:36 β π 1235 π 542 π¬ 12 π 31
Last year, we were on 52%. Six points dropped in a year.
And politicians are surprised theyβre banned from representing their parties at pride this year.
14.05.2025 07:17 β π 126 π 12 π¬ 1 π 0
In 2015, the UK was the leading country on LGBTI human rights in Europe according to IGLA-Europe, with 86%.
In 2025, we have dropped to 46%.
14.05.2025 07:04 β π 540 π 274 π¬ 17 π 19
Not surprising, but very concerning, that the UK is dropping down in the relative ranking of European countries based on their advocacy for, and protection of rights, for LGBT+ people
14.05.2025 06:46 β π 8 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
Really pleased to see this HSSIB report published - we've come a long way in the last decade to try to emphasise how much fatigue affects healthcare delivery in the NHS, and how under-recognised this still is
Hopefully this helps encourage further action
(And Shaun one of the very first to help!)
24.04.2025 09:09 β π 12 π 9 π¬ 1 π 1
Oh thank you! Glad you enjoyed it π
Hope all good with you!
03.04.2025 10:17 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
<em>Journal of Sleep Research</em> | ESRS Journal | Wiley Online Library
There is an ongoing debate in the United Kingdom and in other countries about whether twice-yearly changes into and out of Daylight Saving Time should be abolished. Opinions are divided about whether...
As the UK gets ready for the annual "spring forward" clock change to BST tonight, a good time to remind that @britishsleepsoc.bsky.social - like most sleep science organisations - advocates for Standard Time (GMT) the whole year round β° βοΈ
Here's why:
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onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
29.03.2025 13:25 β π 5 π 1 π¬ 2 π 1
Neurodiversity and Celebrating Difference | The Futures Project Podcast
with Dr Deborah Woodman and Dr Michael Farquhar
For Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Dr Deborah Woodman and I spoke with Cathy Walker from The Futures Project podcast about neurodiversity
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shows.acast.com/674afe22d67d...?
21.03.2025 11:12 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0
Thanks to @steier.bsky.social the text issue on the survey form should now be fixed!
Please do share this survey looking at impact of work (and shift rotations) on sleep with resident doctors, the more data we have the better we can advocate!
@rcpch.bsky.social @britishsleepsoc.bsky.social
17.03.2025 10:23 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
And some additional info/resources on this topic here:
bsky.app/profile/drmi...
@britishsleepsoc.bsky.social @steier.bsky.social
11.03.2025 10:40 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Thanks!
Tagging in @steier.bsky.social as this is his baby :)
11.03.2025 10:38 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
For nature cannot be fooled. Why we need to talk about fatigue
Click on the article title to read more.
An editorial on why this matters in @anaesjournal.bsky.social here:
associationofanaesthetists-publications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
Sleep, sleep deprivation and fatigue remain as relevant as ever in the healthcare workforce
11.03.2025 10:37 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
Sleep Survey for Medical Trainees, SSMT
A @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social team, together with @britishsleepsoc.bsky.social and World Sleep Society, are looking at sleep in medical trainees/resident doctors
Please circulate to anyone why may be interested!
@assocanaes.bsky.social @rcpch.bsky.social
gsttdms.kcl.ac.uk/redcap01/sur...
11.03.2025 10:34 β π 3 π 5 π¬ 2 π 1
"From the early days of HIV advocacy to the ongoing struggles for LGBT+ rights, activists have always faced attempts to silence them - and they have always persisted."
Joe Parry. Director of Communications
With LGBT+ rights being challenged across the globe, this yearβs theme of LGBT+ History Month of activism and social change offers an opportunity to reflect on the actions of previous generations and their lessons for today, Joe Parry writes on our website: #LGBTplusHM.
nat.org.uk/views/joe...
18.02.2025 10:00 β π 8 π 5 π¬ 0 π 0
With rapid changes in USA under Trump, it was great to hear Lawrence Tallon, @gstt-nhs.bsky.social's Deputy CEO, reiterate our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion for patients/staff, in context of both LGBT+ history month/race equality week in Feb, at our monthly Team Briefing on Friday
10.02.2025 16:47 β π 6 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
Absolutely delighted that for #LGBTHM25 we've launched an updated version of the Rainbow NHS Badge @gstt-nhs.bsky.social!
The new design uses the Progress Pride flag, and is intended to better represent LGBT+ patients, families and staff
03.02.2025 09:39 β π 96 π 22 π¬ 4 π 7
February is Children's Sleep Awareness Month. We know their is an important relationship between sleep and mental health. We want to hear from young people: what questions about this are most important to them? edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
@thesleepcharity.bsky.social
03.02.2025 13:25 β π 2 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Watch this space :)
bsky.app/profile/drmi...
03.02.2025 12:45 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Was really good to attend this launch on Friday. Seeing the #NHSRainbowBadge go from an idea to a movement has been awesome to witness. Well done to @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social for the idea & @gstt-nhs.bsky.social for backing it & taking it to the next level to be more inclusive in difficult times.
03.02.2025 09:55 β π 6 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Yes we're all absolutely delighted :) π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ
03.02.2025 10:32 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
PS: I think I might be the only person who has a copy of each of the various versions of the Rainbow NHS Badge ... each new iteration tells a part of the story of how this project went from a casual chat among friends, to a social media idea, to what it has become today π₯°π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ
03.02.2025 10:08 β π 14 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
The British Association for Community Child Health (BACCH) is the professional membership organisation for doctors and other professionals working in paediatrics & child health in the community. www.bacch.org.uk
NHS General Paediatrician. Views my own. She/her
Saving Lives is a UK charity thatβs all about busting stigma and making HIV and Sexual Health testing more accessible. πͺ β€οΈ
#GetTested #TreatmentWorks #PrEPWorks #UequalsU #ZeroStigma
Find out more at: www.savinglivesuk.com
Childrenβs author, mediocre footballer, internet transgender || he/him #COYG
Director of Policy, Communications and Voice @younglivesvscancer - the UKs leading charity for children and young people with cancer and their families. Mum of two. Coffee fuelled
Official Bluesky page of the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV - formed in 2003 - guiding professionals and patients.
https://www.bashh.org/
Advocating, informing and empowering. By trans people, for trans people.
https://www.transactual.org.uk/
Press: press@transactual.org.uk
Social media policy: http://transactual.org.uk/socials
The Association of LGBTQ+ Doctors & Dentists (GLADD). Professional & social support for LGBTQ+ Drs & Dentists. Reducing healthcare inequality for LGBTQ+ folks.
We imagine a world where all lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people are free to be themselves π
Senior Lecturer in psychology & sleep at NTU (she/her). Research focuses on the management of sleepiness during safety critical tasks (shift work, driving).
Lover of books, history, cricket & F1. Go Pats!
Formerly Sleep Scotland, the UKβs oldest sleep charity. Promoting healthy sleep in children, young people, and adults through education, support, and training. Because there is no health and wellbeing without sleep.
sleepaction.org
Professor of Clinical & Health Psychology at Warwick (@warwickpsych.bsky.social). Researching sleep, insomnia, chronic pain and mental health. βοΈ
Warwick Sleep and Pain Lab website: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/psych/research/lifespan/sleeplab/
@uni-of-warwick.bsky.social
Home of psychological scientists researching behavioural & computational sciences, language & learning, and health & wellbeing across the lifespan. Sharing latest research updates.
Website: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/psych
www.nait.scot
Researchers and practitioners focussed on the implementation of evidence informed and neuro-affirming practice in Scotland, across sectors. A small multi-disciplinary team funded by Scottish Government π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
Reader in Psychology and Education, University of Sheffield. Cognitive /developmental psychologist interested in sleep; language, literacy, and development; mental health and wellbeing; intervention development and evaluation, co-approaches.
The ARTP are the professional guardians of physiological measurement & interpretation within the field of respiratory medicine for the UK
Husband, father, physician, academic with interest in sleep & ventilation.
The British Sleep Society (BSS) is an professional organisation for medical, scientific and healthcare workers within sleep and sleep disorders
