Was a pleasure to do the @rcpch.bsky.social virtual Grand Round talk on Children’s Sleep recently, link here: learning.rcpch.ac.uk/home/webinar...

This interview/report from @shaunlintern.bsky.social in yesterday’s Sunday Times is sobering, and I think relevant beyond just one hospital www.thetimes.com/article/352e...

‘I’m sorry’: hospital boss wishes he’d stopped rogue surgeon sooner

Matthew Shaw, who is leaving Great Ormond Street Hospital, apologised to families as a report will show Yaser Jabbar harmed 27 per cent of children he operated on

thetimes.com

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

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

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...

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.

#IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia) is here! An opportunity to highlight our voices and experiences. As LGBTQ+ people and allies, we have the power to advocate for what's a fairer future. Join us in fighting back against all forms of hate: www.lgbt.foundation🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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

Today is #IDAHOBIT @may17org.bsky.social. The international day against homophobia, biphobia, interphobia and transphobia. As seen in the UK LGBTQIA rights aren’t guaranteed and can regress. May 17th is a day to stand forward and pledge your support with LGBTQIA people everywhere. #LoveIsLove

17th May is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia. The date commemorates the World Health Organisation’s decision in 1990 to remove homosexuality from its classification of diseases. We exist. We don’t need a cure. #IDAHOBIT

Last year, we were on 52%. Six points dropped in a year. And politicians are surprised they’re banned from representing their parties at pride this year.

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%.

ILGA-Europe@ilgaeurope.bsky.social · last yr.

The #RainbowMap 2025 is live! Find out how 49 European countries rank on LGBTI human rights and see which ones are leading, or falling behind. Check it out now! rainbowmap.ilga-europe.org

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

ILGA-Europe@ilgaeurope.bsky.social · last yr.

The #RainbowMap 2025 is live! Find out how 49 European countries rank on LGBTI human rights and see which ones are leading, or falling behind. Check it out now! rainbowmap.ilga-europe.org

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!)

Shaun Lintern@shaunlintern.bsky.social · last yr.

NHS staff fatigue is a factor in patient harm and deserves urgent attention, warns safety watchdog www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

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 ⏰ ☀️ Here's why: ↘️ onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

<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...

onlinelibrary.wiley.com

For Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Dr Deborah Woodman and I spoke with Cathy Walker from The Futures Project podcast about neurodiversity ↘️ shows.acast.com/674afe22d67d...?

Neurodiversity and Celebrating Difference | The Futures Project Podcast

with Dr Deborah Woodman and Dr Michael Farquhar

shows.acast.com

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

Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · last yr.

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...

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...

USA has sprung forward for their clock change this last weekend Though UK change a few weekends away yet, as good a time as any to remind that @britishsleepsoc.bsky.social - like most sleep science organisations - advocates for Standard Time the whole year onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

<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...

onlinelibrary.wiley.com

With LGBT+ rights being challenged across the globe, this year’s 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...

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

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

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

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.

Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 2y ago

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

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

As LGBT History Month begins, I’d like to thank London’s LGBTQI+ community for enriching our city. For decades, our capital has been a global beacon of hope and inclusion – and I’ll do everything in my power to ensure this continues to be the case.

It's LGBT+ History Month UK! 🏳️‍🌈#LGBTHM25 We proudly support and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community within NHS Providers and the NHS. Last year, we shone a spotlight on seven LGBTQ+ trailblazers in health who have helped improve inclusivity for staff and patients. Learn more: https://buff.ly/4hjsobK

A reminder that all major medical organizations oppose Trump’s plan to ban gender-affirming medical care for adolescent gender dysphoria.

“What kind of country are we living in when we take people’s rights away?” - Alan Cumming speaking truth to power on The View about the government’s continued efforts to attack the trans community. 🏳️‍⚧️

Child poverty predicted to rise in most of UK except Scotland

Child poverty predicted to rise in most of UK except Scotland

Joseph Rowntree Foundation calls for changes to benefits system amid pressure on Labour to scrap two-child limit Child poverty is on course to increase in most of the UK by the end of this parliament, with only Scotland bucking the trend, according to…

theguardian.com