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CLOSING SOON: We're looking for a Head of External Affairs to lead our high-impact external affairs team and shape how we influence health and care policy. Find out more and apply by 24 June, 23.45 ⬇ https://bit.ly/4kSbyCn

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Can you spare a mo to read the link below please? We're walking not just to remember Charlotte but also to raise funds for critical research into glioblastoma brain tumours to help save future lives. Please share far and wide 🙏 and give a few quid if you can, thank you 😍 gofund.me/722201d9

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30 refurbished bikes on their way to the Gambia West Africa tomorrow morning from www.upcyclemcf.org

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Effective crisis communication requires preparation, but many charity comms teams face internal barriers, such as leadership buy-in and competing priorities. Do you want to change that? Join us on 26 June for a seminar on navigating crisis comms with confidence: https://bit.ly/457iQ0o

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NEW: Car bonnets are becoming a half-centimetre higher every year, driving road safety fears. This #carspreading trend where supersized SUVs crowd out space in towns and cities is also leading to cars that are more dangerous in a crash. 🧵

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Huge news for Southport 🏖️ Southport Pier set to re-open after Government announcement. Reaction from @lcrmayor.bsky.social @patrickhurley.bsky.social @seftoncouncil.bsky.social www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

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Great news! Southport Pier to re-open as seaside town gets its 'groove back'

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www.bbc.com/news/article... Why is this both shocking and also not surprising. One of the aims of www.upcyclemcf.org is to support women at risk through our initiatives. Always looking for funding and partners to make it happen.

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We've got a great opportunity at the Liverpool Echo. You can be the person to tell me that my intro was inevitably too wordy. Apply here: jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ReachPlc/744...

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We’re Hiring! Help shape the future of LGBTQ+ housing in Leeds & W. Yorks! As the Pride of Place Living workshop facilitator you will help build a supportive, inclusive & sustainable housing community over the next 15 months Closes: 29 June I/Vs: 16 July prideofplaceleeds.org.uk/job/workshop...

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I am loving being part time CEO of UpCycle. The previous CEO has worked hard to build a strong sustainable core with real impact. The team are dedicated and passionate. I am still free to add value to your team's work - [email protected] www.markflannagan.com

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Important read for politicians Peter Kyle @alanmakmp.bsky.social @victoria-collins.bsky.social @chionwurah.bsky.social ahead of Spending Review, Industrial Strategy, 10 Year Health, Life Sciences & Cancer plans 5 steps Govt must take to strengthen cancer research & deliver life-saving discoveries

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I’m proud that Total Politics is launching the Lord Cormack Fellowship - a paid, with accommodation in London, month-long introduction to political journalism, Westminster and publishing. Apply below!

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The next few months will determine the outlook for the UK #LifeSciences research landscape for a decade. An article from me on how Government needs to maximise the opportunities and avoid the pitfalls: news.cancerresearchuk.org/2025/06/05/5... 1/

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Healthcare think tank the King’s Fund has rebranded for the first time in 18 years and published a new five-year strategy, which aims to centre its staff.

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‪Curious to learn more about advance care planning and engage in discussions about the nuances of practice and policy around this topic? Join us with UCL Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department for a free online event on June 25th - register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/caught-bet...

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Multi-talented, multi-skilled Charlie makes almost as much of a powerful impact at Wheels for Wellbeing as his immediately recognisable (and beloved!) neon yellow bike. But, beyond his working life in the saddle, what makes him tick? Find out at: wheelsforwellbeing.o...

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It’s here – Applications for the UK Social Enterprise Awards 2025 are now open! Join the country’s biggest celebration of the sector recognising the strength and diversity of the social enterprise community. Highlight the powerful change your business makes today - buff.ly/soXeZqR

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Really pleased to see this detailed piece from @shaunlintern.bsky.social I’ve covered some of these issues for the BMJ and we really need to get a handle on how to turn this around The NHS has a vaccine problem: staff don’t want the jab www.thetimes.com/article/4d28...

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🏳️‍⚧️National Voices' member organisation, @transactualuk.bsky.social, has published a resource for trans people in the UK following the Supreme Court ruling. This vital resource outlines how trans people can exercise their continued rights under the Equality Act 2010. 👉 tinyurl.com/ydb8wey6

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📢 Applications open: Join NICE in shaping mental health guidance for the NHS. 🔹 1 day/week (SPA/special interest time) 🔹 1-year min, hybrid role 🔹 Open to higher specialty trainees & SAS doctors (UK-wide) 🔹 Closes 12 June 2025 More info: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/post...

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A comms crisis can quickly escalate, but managing these moments successfully requires a strategic, forward-thinking approach. Join us on 26 June for a seminar to explore practical strategies to anticipate challenges, mitigate reputational risks, and more: https://bit.ly/45r69gX

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📢COMMS ASSISTANT VACANCY We're looking for someone with an awareness of communication activity, a solid admin background and a keen interest in social policy. You will ensure the smooth running of the comms department and report to the Head of Communications. Find out more: buff.ly/2QFPEJN

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Nominations are open for 100 Women in Cycling 2025! 🚲💪 Know someone who’s empowering others through cycling? From community champs to industry leaders, nominate your role model today! 🌟 🗓️ Deadline: 5pm, Mon 28 July 🔗 cyclinguk.org/100women/2025 #100WomenInCycling #CyclingUK

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Every year on Memorial Day, I share this video of French caretakers who take sand from Omaha Beach in Normandy, and scrub them into the letters to give them the gold coloring. They do this for all 9,386 US soldiers who died. France also gave us this land as American soil.

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Ambitions for the NHS and life sciences industry to work together more closely to improve health are widely known. But are we ready to turn ambition into reality? Join a panel of experts tackling the question on 23 September. Get your place today: buff.ly/c8u22FQ

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Come find us tomorrow at the Guildhall Yard, City of London, from 11am! Try our fleet of non-standard cycles and talk to our friendly expert staff about #InclusiveCycling opportunities and support in the capital. More details: lcc.org.uk/events/ci...

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⏬️ Peace Lead job working on a "wide range of peace issues and non-militarised approaches to security". ⏬️ #PeaceJobs #Quakers

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Interim comms officer job at @quaker.org.uk 👇 #CharityJob

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Are you a Senior Leader of an AMRC charity with an annual research expenditure of less than £1 million? Join our Small but Mighty workshop taking place next month to explore learning and best practice, and discuss shared challenges: bit.ly/42YkBu7

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We get it. Non-standard cycles are confusing. Our bodies and our physical needs are confusing. What will work? What won't work? That's why our #Wheels4Me London loan scheme Cycle Adviser, Katie, is here to talk to you and ensure the cycle you loan is perfect for you www.wheels4me.co.uk/

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My first Substack article: What's next for the NHS? Opportunities confounded by confusion, anxiety and terror Please feel free to read, share and feedback. open.substack.com/pub/markflan...

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We've spoken before about the vastly prohibitive costs of Non-Standard cycles, and how the Wheels4Me.co.uk loan scheme seeks to ease that financial burden. Here's a graphic from the newest version of our Guide to #InclusiveCycling (coming soon!) detailing some of those eye-watering estimated costs.

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