Paul Rackham
Interested in all things community, social care and health. In that order.
A lot of experience in commissioning, mostly its limitations.
Now exploring the possibilities of doing things differently with a few providers
@data.ft.com
The FT’s team of reporters, statisticians, illustrators, cartographers, designers, and developers work with colleagues across our newsrooms, using graphics and data to find, investigate and explain stories. https://www.ft.com/visual-and-data-journalism
@instituteforgovernment.org.uk
The UK’s leading independent think tank working to make government more effective. ➡ Find our latest research, analysis, events and opportunities https://linktr.ee/instituteforgov
@prospectmagazine.co.uk
A politically independent monthly current affairs, culture & ideas magazine Established 1995 Editor: Alan Rusbridger @arusbridger.bsky.social; https://prospectmagazine.co.uk
@ourworldindata.org
Research and data to make progress against the world’s largest problems. Based out of Oxford University (@ox.ac.uk), founded by @maxroser.bsky.social.
@resfoundation.bsky.social
Resolution Foundation is a think-tank working to improve the lives of people on low-to-middle incomes. Launched May 2021: The Economy 2030 Inquiry.
@cep-lse.bsky.social
Welcome to the Centre for Economic Performance at LSE. News, events and analysis from a world-leading economics and policy research institute.
@tuc.org.uk
Breaking news, campaigns and advice from unions and the labour movement. https://tuc.org.uk
@ippr.bsky.social
IPPR is the UK’s leading progressive think tank.
@bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk
An academic research institute rethinking public policy in an era of turbulence & growing inequality. A part of the University of Cambridge. bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk
@lshtm.bsky.social
News and expert comment from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). Celebrating 125 years as one of the world's leading #PublicHealth universities. https://linktr.ee/lshtm
@productivity.bsky.social
ESRC-funded research organisation bringing together world-leading experts from a range of disciplines and backgrounds. Headquarters at Alliance Manchester Business School.
@usociety.bsky.social
Longitudinal survey following 40,000 UK households annually. Enormous research opportunities. Based at the Institute for Social and Economic Research at the University of Essex https://www.understandingsociety.ac.uk/
@whatworksgrowth.bsky.social
The What Works Centre for Local Economic Growth provides evidence on #WhatWorks to drive local economic growth. Partners: @cep-lse.bsky.social, @centreforcities.bsky.social
@mrcepid.bsky.social
Studying the genetic, developmental & environmental determinants of obesity, type 2 diabetes & related metabolic disorders. Contributing to their prevention.
@arc-west.bsky.social
The NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) West is one of 15 @nihrarcs.bsky.social funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (@nihr.bsky.social). We work with our partners in the West of England on applied health and care research
@employmentstudies.bsky.social
IES is a centre for research and evidence-based consultancy in labour market analysis, employment, education and HR policy and practice.
@globalactionplan.bsky.social
Global Action Plan mobilises people and organisations to take action on the systems that harm us and our planet. We are an environmental charity, working towards a green and thriving planet where everyone can enjoy happy and healthy lives. UK and beyond.
@probonoecon.bsky.social
We use economics to empower the social sector and to increase wellbeing across the UK. www.probonoeconomics.com
@centrehealthpolicy.bsky.social
The new BlueSky home of The University of Strathclyde's Centre for Health Policy, led by ProfKatSmith.bsky.social and Lee Knifton https://tinyurl.com/cp8bkxrv - eventbrite for book launch www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/centreforhealthpolicy
@oha-updates.bsky.social
The Obesity Health Alliance is a coalition of 60 health organisations who have joined together to advocate for policies to improve population health and address obesity.
@financialfairness.bsky.social
An independent charitable trust funding research, policy work and campaigning. Our mission is to improve living standards and tackle financial problems facing people on low-to-middle incomes in the UK. www.financialfairness.org.uk
@gasteinforum.bsky.social
@ayph.bsky.social
The Association for Young People’s Health works to understand and meet the particular health and wellbeing needs of 10-25 year olds.
@chsresearch.bsky.social
Research centre at Aston University looking at all things health and society including: health inequalities, all determinants of health, public health, digital health and more. https://www.aston.ac.uk/research/bss/research-centres/centre-health-society
@nestauk.bsky.social
We are Nesta, the UK's innovation agency for social good. We design, test and scale new solutions to society’s biggest problems. http://nesta.org.uk/newsletter
@rcphysicians.bsky.social
We represent around 40,000 physicians worldwide - educating, improving and influencing for better health and care.
@learnworkuk.bsky.social
We are an independent policy and research organisation focused on lifelong learning and better work. Stay informed. Be involved. Keep engaged. https://linktr.ee/learnworkuk?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=48ff6019-3c2a-461c-9da1-dce7834844f2
@deppjournal.bsky.social
We publish peer reviewed, multi-disciplinary research papers, reviews & commentaries on policy, treatment, prevention & harm reduction issues regarding the use of alcohol, tobacco & other drugs. https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/idep20
@thetcpa.bsky.social
Challenging, inspiring and supporting people to create healthy, sustainable and resilient places that are fair for everyone. www.tcpa.org.uk
@localleadership.bsky.social
Supporting & empowering leaders to have the greatest collective positive impact on the communities they serve.
@niesrorg.bsky.social
Founded in 1938, NIESR is Britain’s longest established independent research institute focusing on macroeconomics and social policy.
@arcwessex.bsky.social
NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Wessex 1 of 15 ARCs supporting applied health & care research in England https://linktr.ee/ARCWessex #Lifechangingresearchfundedbythepublic
@quodplanning.bsky.social
Quod is a dynamic independent consultancy at the cutting edge of planning, development economics, socio-economics & EIA 📍London, Leeds quod.com
@fairness.bsky.social
Making the moral, political and policy arguments for tackling inequality in the UK. Weekly substack at http://faircomment.co.uk. Website at https://fairnessfoundation.com.
@healthequitynorth.bsky.social
Health Equity North is a virtual institute focused on place-based solutions to public health problems and health inequalities www.healthequitynorth.couk
@thenhsa.bsky.social
The Northern Health Science Alliance (NHSA) is a health and life sciences partnership between the leading NHS trusts and universities in northern England.
@healthfoundation.bsky.social
We are an independent charitable organisation working to build a healthier UK. www.health.org.uk
@appghiv.bsky.social
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on HIV, AIDS & Sexual Health Co-Chaired by David Mundell MP Florence Eshalomi MP Baroness Barker and Michael Payne MP
@marmotihe.bsky.social
The UCL Institute of Health Equity was established in 2011 and is led by Professor Sir Michael Marmot
@scothealtheq.bsky.social
A collaboration between the Fraser of Allander Institute and the Centre for Health Policy at Strathclyde. Funded by @healthfoundation.bsky.social. https://scothealthequity.org/
@policyinpractice.bsky.social
Reducing poverty and empowering people by bridging the £23 billion unclaimed support gap in the UK we identified. Free benefit calculator at http://GOV.UK
@thegcph.bsky.social
Generating insights and evidence and supporting new approaches to improve health and tackle inequality. monthly e-update: gcph.co.uk/eupdate
@ias.org.uk
An independent organisation that seeks to bridge the gap between science and public policies to reduce alcohol-related harm. Website: https://www.ias.org.uk/ Newsletter & Podcast: https://instalcstud.substack.com/
@fraserofallander.org
The Fraser of Allander Institute at the University of Strathclyde is an independent economic research unit providing expert analysis and insight on the Scottish economy. fraserofallander.org
@beccadove2.bsky.social
Doing relational things for Children & Learning, LB Camden. Social work doctoral student @ Northampton Uni studying kids social support and social infrastructure. Alumni @UNESCO Child & Family Research Centre. Views my own, said with love
@realchristiankerr.bsky.social
Social worker. Lecturer. Elected director: BASW. Resource review editor: Practice - Social Work in Action. Co-editor: The Future of Children’s Care - Critical Perspectives on Children’s Services Reform. And then…
@jbsinger.bsky.social
Award-winning podcaster. #SWTech pioneer. Prof. Best-selling author (Suicide in Schools, Podcasting in Social Work Education). Suicidologist quoted in New York Times, Guardian, CNN. Family man. Tweeted as @socworkpodcast
@katiewrench.bsky.social
Social worker & art psychotherapist with a passion for life story work. And Man City. SS 118 🩵 www.blossomsocialworktraining.co.uk
@danielleturney1.bsky.social
Emeritus Prof of Social Work at QUB. Still interested in exploring theory to inform & support social work practice. Relational ethics; critical thinking/decision making; family support. Also plants & politics
@dezholmes1.bsky.social
Director of Research in Practice | Strategic Director @ National Children’s Bureau. Trustee of Family Action. All views & swearing my own. Expert in nowt (except maybe Transitional Safeguarding). Actually, “ranting with references” is a job.