Professor Judith Smith

Don't miss this! Our annual Teddy Chester lecture, this year given by Mary Dixon-Woods. Full details at www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/events/the-a.... Please share/pass on

My initial reflections on the #ThirlwallInquiry recommendations for #NHS management and organisation, in @uk.theconversation.com

Lucy Letby: Thirlwall inquiry lays bare the responsibility of NHS management – here’s what needs to change for the future, by @profjudithsmith.bsky.social theconversation.com/lucy-letby-t...

We’re looking for NHS hospital doctors working in general/acute medicine (currently or within the past 12 months) to be interviewed for a new study on keeping up to date with clinical guidelines. Book an interview: buff.ly/ovmMdye

Plenary One: Studying the Digital Transformation: How Al and data are reshaping health & care services. Speakers including Professor Claire Goodman, Dr Ben Brown, Professor Carl Thompson and Dr Aaminah Verity. A thought provoking start to #HSRUK26 with metaphors galore!

A great round off to the first day of the HSR UK Annual Conference here at the Nancy Rothwell Building! We’re looking forward to welcoming delegates to the Conference Dinner later this evening at the Voco Manchester City Centre Hotel - from 7:30pm onwards (pre-booking required) #HSRUK26

Plenary two: Does evidence matter? Health and care reform, political realities and the future role of research. Fascinating and pragmatic insights from our panel speakers Dr @hughalderwick.bsky.social, Dr @becksfisher.bsky.social and Siva Anandaciva, chaired by Prof @profjudithsmith.bsky.social

📣 Attention #HSRUK26 delegates Are you presenting at one of our Research Discussion session? If so, you can self-nominate for our Excellence in Inclusion & Patient Led Research Awards Find out more and apply: url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/9XEzCznLnh...

We’re always thrilled to welcome Australian and New Zealand #HSR researchers at our conferences. Our Chair @profjudithsmith.bsky.social will be speaking at the HSRAANZ 2026 Conference in Wellington, NZ. We’re delighted to be involved and see UK representation at #HSRAANZ26! 🌍🌏

🚨 EARLY-BIRD RATES FOR #HSRUK26 - 24 HOURS LEFT 🚨 Head to hsruk2026.org and register now! Discounted rates are available for members and non-members! Early-bird rates will end TOMORROW Friday 24th April ⏳️

DON’T FORGET! 🚨 #HSRUK26 Early-bird rates end Friday 24 April ⏰ Join us at the University of Manchester, 30 June–1 July 2026, and save with discounted member & non-member rates. Don’t delay! Register now for the reduced rate! 👉️ hsruk2026.org

⏰️ There’s just over two weeks left to save on your place at #HSRUK26 ⏰️ Don’t miss out! Join us in Manchester this summer; secure your discounted registration today! Register at hsruk2026.org

Even with support systems in place, many NHS staff still feel unsafe or unheard when raising concerns about quality and safety. What will it take to change that? Watch Nnenna Osuji & @instagraham.bsky.social as they unpack the barriers & explore what real change looks like: ths.im/3QnOoto

What shapes a career in Health Services Research❔ ICYMI last month we published our report exploring career experiences in #HSR Our original conceptual framework visualises how experiences in HSR are influenced by a complex interplay of factors Read the full report here: hsruk.org/hsruk/public...

Reminder: Early bird rates are available for #HSRUK26 Join us at the University of Manchester and secure your place! 👉 Register before our fees increase! hsruk2026.org ⏱️ 24th April #HSRUK26 #EarlyBird

Former BBC Woman’s Hour presenter Jenni Murray dies aged 75

Pleased to speak to @martin belam for @theguardian.com Friday briefing on what latest #covidinquiry report reveals about the NHS @cbffjuk.bsky.social

Today is the Covid Day of Reflection. Let’s remember & reflect. And keep fighting for justice & change. @cbffjuk.bsky.social

Our closing session challenged us to rethink what living well at home really means. For our #ntsummit panelist, Martha, her dog Greg made a huge difference. 🐕‍🦺

What’s holding back the “hospital to home” shift? 🏠 Tune in now for our panel of experts asking how housing can support — rather than obstruct — safe discharge from hospital, recovery and care at home. 🎥 Watch live at #ntsummit 👉 buff.ly/9RtiYiq

#ntsummit Teun Toebes, a social science researcher in his 30s who lived in a specialist dementia care home for 3 years to describe the experience for residents including attitude to risk, autonomy, personalisation, self-defined quality of life

▶️ Watch live now: Changing the narrative around care Joined by our Deputy Director of Policy, @natashacurry.bsky.social, @teuntoebes.bsky.social reflects on how care is understood, and why more relationship‑centred approaches must be part of the conversation. 👉 buff.ly/9RtiYiq 🎥 at #ntsummit

and #ntsummit public understanding of social care (or its different rules, governance, funding, eligibility, rationing cf NHS) is very lacking & often people don't see the difference between this and NHS until they themselves have to use it So need much better public information/debate/engagement

#ntsummit Baroness Casey The evidence from various reports and recommendations and research outputs only takes us so far with social care reform In a democracy with a political/electoral cycle, we will not take things further without a major public engagement and conversation and public support

#ntsummit Baroness Casey mentioning the ageist way that Dementia/Frailty gets labelled in effect as social problems not clinical diagnoses/medical problems and so get marginalised in funding/service priorities

Baroness Casey tells #ntsummit that a public mandate is needed for social care to finally get the action it needs. ▶️ Watch our Summit livestream: 👉 buff.ly/9RtiYiq 📽️ Find the recording as soon as it's available via our YouTube channel: 👉 buff.ly/YrLrtEW

@theasrstein.bsky.social shares the reality of being an NHS leader today, as part of a packed #ntsummit programme. Watch the livestream and look out for the recordings on our website 📽️ 👉 buff.ly/9RtiYiq

Prof Sir Chris Whitty’s opening keynote at #ntsummit sets health misinformation in its historical context, and what needs to be done to confront it. Now, a panel discussion explores 🔍️ ▶️ Watch live: buff.ly/9RtiYiq

for those interested in following remotely Here is the programme for the event It is also being live-streamed on line #ntsummit www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/summit/nuffi...

Next week we host our annual #ntsummit — a flagship event for health and social care policy 💫 We'll be livestreaming sessions across both days 📽️ Explore the agenda and register to watch for free via Zoom 👇

📢 NEW REPORT PUBLISHED 📢 #HSRUK research report exploring career experiences in HSR is now available. From contract precarity to mentoring, inclusion and tacit knowledge, this work shines a light on what shapes real careers in HSR and what needs to change. Read it here ⬇️ hsruk.org/hsruk/public...

🌟 HSR UK is recruiting for new Trustees! We're looking for 3 new voluntary Trustees to help shape the future of HSR. If you care about improving NHS and social care services, we’d love to hear from you! 🗓️ Apply by 17 Feb, 5pm 👉 Apply here: www.charityjob.co.uk/volunteer-jo...

Abstract submissions for #HSRUK26 are now being reviewed. Thank you to everyone who applied, we’ve been delighted by the volume and quality of submissions this year! Keep an eye on your inbox for outcomes. 📢 Registration (incl. early‑bird discounts!) are open now. Register here ➡️ hsruk2026.org

📣 Call for Workshop & L&D Session Abstracts! We’re seeking highly interactive workshops & learning sessions for #HSRUK26 Topics may include methods & methodology, PPI, researcher careers, networking and beyond 📝Submit via Google Form ⏰Midday 19 Jan 🔗hsruk2026.org

Sometimes it’s the small things that make all the difference. Julia Cream explores the different approaches to NHS admin, and why fixing admin requires the input from admin staff, as well as patients, to find a solution. https://bit.ly/3L4LCai

Overseas health professionals increasingly see UK as ‘unwelcoming, racist’. We need to change the narrative to welcome, value & support the 1 in 5 health & care staff born outside the UK. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

📢 Abstract submissions for our 2026 Conference are open over the festive season! Take some time to submit your research and join us next summer to share findings & connect with peers shaping the future of HSR Submit here ➡️ hsruk2026.org Wishing all our followers a joyful winter break! ❄️ #HSRUK26

Thank you @policyskeptic.bsky.social for your reflections on our @hsmcentre.bsky.social & @thekingsfund.bsky.social paper on why NHS management matters so much. Hostility to management undermines a vital workforce, is short-sighted and plain wrong. @chrisham.bsky.social @suziebailey.bsky.social

Latest paper on locum doctors just out in Medical Education, on their involvement in CPD. In short, they miss out/are often excluded from learning opportunities, and its a problem. Lead author @janeferguson.bsky.social. Full paper at asmepublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

👋 We’ve been a little quiet… because we’ve been busy planning! We’re thrilled to announce that abstract submissions for #HSRUK26 are OPEN 🎉If you’re working on health services research that deserves a national platform, now’s your moment! 🔗 Info & submission guidance here: hsruk.org/hsruk/events...

The NHS 10 Year Health Plan will only succeed with strong management and leadership. Our new long read with @unibirmingham.bsky.social explores why management matters, and what needs to change to help leaders deliver better care. Read more: bit.ly/437AuPW

If you’re wondering what the Public Office (Accountability) Bill aka #HillsboroughLaw means, listen to one of its architects explain: making state cover ups of failures harder through cultural change 👇🏻 @hillsboroughlawnow.bsky.social @cbffjuk.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/l...

The NHS 10 Year Health Plan will only succeed if we invest in management. Here are 5 reasons why strong, skilled management is critical to better care. Full long read: https://bit.ly/437AuPW @profjudithsmith.bsky.social @chrisham.bsky.social

Delighted to author this new report from @hsmcentre.bsky.social and @thekingsfund.bsky.social along with @suziebailey.bsky.social and @chrisham.bsky.social NHS management matters so much and needs professionalising, support and investment, not denigration.

Want authoritative, critical overviews of major improvement approaches in healthcare? The @thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk-edited Cambridge Elements series is free to access, and covers everything from culture change to statistical process control - & most recently, Lean. www.cambridge.org/core/publica...

NOW OPEN: The #NHSProductivityCommission Call for Evidence is a chance for you to share your ideas about how productivity could be improved across hospital care, primary care, community care and mental health. More information and guidance for responding ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4oHG9UY

Great piece with Mark Mardell on the Today programme about Turkish Airlines chucking him off a flight because of his Parkinson’s. Read the full grisly story here www.facebook.com/share/p/19C1...

At @thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk University of Cambridge, we're looking for a talented early career researcher to support an exciting programme of work on innovation and improvement in healthcare. This is a great opportunity. Apply by 18 November www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...

Challenging and incisive report from the Transforming Evidence team on what needs to change in health R&D in the UK. Well worth reading. It's at transforming-evidence.org/resources/op...