Dr Pauline Nelson

The Covid Contracts: Follow the Money review – a devastating picture of the biggest spending scandal ever This rigorous look at the Tories’ ‘VIP lane’ for PPE suppliers during Covid raises questions about the motivations of those involved – ones that are almost too disgusting to contemplate

A hugely underreported scandal.

Those responsible still not adequately held to account.

An important, but infuriating watch.

GitHub - medero/covid-projects Contribute to medero/covid-projects development by creating an account on GitHub.

A very useful list of interesting and impactful projects related to COVID-19. These initiatives aim to improve air quality, track COVID-related data, and provide valuable resources for individuals and communities.
github.com/medero/covid...

The right wing snippets that BBC News puts out on 6 are so out of tune with the values and beliefs of I imagine nearly all its presenters, artists and listeners. Like picking up the NME in the old days and getting an article by Kelvin Mackenzie.

Doctor sexual misconduct hearings too lenient, says UK review Sanctions for UK doctors guilty of sexual misconduct are too lenient in around a quarter of cases, reports suggest.

Doctor sexual misconduct hearings too lenient, says UK review

How RFK Jr is systematically undermining vaccines around the world Vaccines saved 154 million lives. But as fear of disease fades, so does protection – raising the chilling prospect of a return to the pre-vaccine era.

He hasn’t finished- the hepb votes are today and so are discussion on covid and flu vaccines and this is just the start. In just a few months he has eroded trust in science, vaccines and damaged vaccine access

‘Trump, and everyone around him, does not want civil discourse about Charlie Kirk’ | The News Agents Donald Trump has blamed the “radical left” for the killing of Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead on a Utah university campus. But is this a “deep hypocrisy” from the radical right?

Far-right commentators reacted in shock to the murder of Charlie Kirk, claiming his killing is 'not what America is'.

"I'm sorry, this is exactly who you are," say The News Agents.

"You have the most toxic political environment in the world."

St George's flag daubed on St Luke's church doors in Winton - BBC News Rev Michael Smith said it was "probably no coincidence" it appeared after an anti-racism meeting.

BBC still pretending there's no way to be sure why these flags are appearing...

"some see it as an act of patriotism, while others say the flag has been hijacked by the far-right amid a wave of anti-immigration sentiment."

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Removing racist displays in one city = the cost of 12,000 hours of social care.

He massively admires Tommy Robinson...

He was with Tommy Robinson the previous evening...

Tommy Robinson gave him the flags...

But this is a grassroots movement apparently

Why do these flag shagging morons ALWAYS get the union jack upside down?

Good on the Mirror for having the bravery to strike out against this bullshit

www.science.org/doi/full/10....

Mandating Indoor Air Quality in Public Buildings.

Our paper in Science.

🧪 #healthpolicy

"A federal judge ruled that President Trump's administration unlawfully terminated about $2.2 billion in grants awarded to Harvard University and can no longer cut off research funding to the prestigious Ivy League school"

A selection of illustrations and commissions including an album cover design of a vintage radio, a book cover design with an illustration of George Harrison, architecture illustrations, a Listening Party turntable design, a music pattern design and a photo of me wearing glasses.

If I’m being honest, I’m feeling pretty crap about my small business.

It’s so bloody difficult at the moment with rising costs, US tariffs, Brexit nonsense and the threat of AI.

Please have a look at what I do and repost to spread the word gailmyerscough.co.uk

Put HOPE in your window Print and display a free Hold on to HOPE poster in your window. Together we can show that Britain's real strength is looking out for each other.

Disturbed by the flags? Here’s a positive alternative - free Hold on to Hope poster to display in your window secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/176747/...

Ah, "The Moral Maze" - another show (like "Question Time") I'd rather eat my own face than watch or listen to.

Reform councillor closes five education centres at private meeting Reform's Derbyshire County Council group was elected on a pledge to be open and transparent in its decision-making

Reform are closing adult education centres in Derbyshire and plan to sell off the buildings.

The decision was made behind closed doors with no public allowed in the meeting and without a public consultation.

Some of the centres have as much as 60% of students from the most deprived demographics.

US paediatrician group opposes RFK Jr by recommending covid vaccines for children The American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) has issued its own childhood vaccination schedule, including a recommendation for children to receive the covid-19 vaccine, in a major split with the US…

US paediatrician group opposes RFK Jr by recommending covid vaccines for children www.bmj.com/content/390/...

"Are asylum seekers the biggest political issue in Britain?" Asks radio 4. "We interview man who is determined to make it the biggest issue in Britain. And make it a headline every morning until it definitely is"

The silence from Yvette Cooper , Lisa Nandy & Starmer etc about Far Right 'demonstrations ' & attacks on asylum seekers is shameful.
Quick to condemn & criminalise those protesting genocide but unable to string a sentence together against mob racism & vandalism .

Historians dismayed by ‘scandal’ of BBC cutting access to... Critics say new limit to trove of information sounds knell for independent research

Academics are very concerned that the BBC is changing access to its archival material by releasing material in an orchestrated way rather than allowing researchers to ask their own queries. Very worrying development and a good overview by @vanessathorpe.bsky.social
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

YouTube video by Tom Key DEEE-LITE -RARE-Groove is in the Heart-Arsenio (1990) 4K HD

Happy birthday to Lady Miss Kier
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COVID is airborne and still with us, evidence latest hospitalisations & deaths data. Many feel in a better place than at height of the pandemic, but health protections do still matter: such as effective ventilation, booster vaccines, and testing. Long COVID continues to affect the lives of millions.

COVID is airborne and still with us, evidence latest hospitalisations & deaths data.
Many feel in a better place than at height of the pandemic, but health protections do still matter: such as effective ventilation, booster vaccines, and testing.
Long COVID continues to affect the lives of millions.

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Got a view on global health and health systems? Fill out this consultation survey from the WHO's Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research. #healthpolicy #episky

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Here's a chance for early career scholars and researchers to share insights from their work with a wider audience, under the auspices of the @thesociologicalreview.org magazine.

What do we know about the Covid-19 virus five years on? As the virus continues to evolve, experts assess its latest variants, seasonal prevalence and levels of vaccine uptake

What do we know about the Covid-19 virus five years on?

"We found it hilarious,” he said. “I’ve not been mistaken for a migrant before. The best comment was the one asking where the Royal Navy were when you need them. I’m a former Royal Marine, so the Royal Navy were on the boat. 🚤

As dark financial clouds gather, Labour has to heed its past: when it chooses austerity, it loses elections | Andy Beckett Those who insist on spending cuts are those who are never hurt by them. Time to be brave – and take a new tack, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

As dark financial clouds gather, Labour has to heed its past: when it chooses austerity, it loses elections | Andy Beckett

ICB predicts 400 staff will get £100k redundancy payouts Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board has proposed shedding up to 400 posts via a voluntary redundancy scheme costing more than £40m.

Redundancy costs for Greater Manchester ICB could be as much as £40m due to NHS reform. There are 42 ICBs in England
www.hsj.co.uk/workforce/ic...

han solo from star wars is pointing at the camera in a room . Alt: han solo from star wars is pointing at the camera in a room .

Well, that's a wrap.

As of September I will be leaving the University of Sheffield after a 27 year relationship to start out on my own - or at least give it a go.

Lot's of work still to do here before I go, but if anyone is interested in working with me from the Autumn onwards, get in touch.