. James Bethell shares his thoughts on the healthcare content of the King’s Speech. He lauds the ‘tying up of loose ends’ but suggests that there could have been more on the ‘rights and responsibilities’ of patients.

"You could see GP practices handing back contracts, and then not not working in the NHS."

The "Neighbourhood Health Framework" might sound dull, but it is the delivery mechanism for the next decade of healthcare in the UK. Are "Neighbourhood Health Centres" just a rebrand of General Practice? And can this work if the BMA and GPs aren't at the heart of the design? #Healthcare #Politics

Living longer doesn’t mean living healthier. "A new analysis says that we are now literally the second worst country when it comes to healthy longevity". This isn’t just about healthcare access anymore. It’s about the conditions people live in every day. #Health #PITNC #Access

“The fact we are moving so slowly is a choice we have made” James Bethall examines the western healthcare industry and suggests that things are not working in a system that is “incompetent” and “inefficient”

James Bethell reacts to the news that Jiangsu Hengrui has overtaken AstraZeneca as the world’s largest clinical sponsor. He points out that whilst China’s medical advances will help the industry on a global stage, it could have detrimental effects on the UK and the USA healthcare sectors.

As election results flood in from across the country Steve Brine and James Bethell chat about what the results could mean for healthcare. Will the UK see a new health secretary in the next couple of weeks?

"Alcohol retail is 100% owned by the state" Steve Brine explains to James Bethell how alcohol sales work in Sweden and how the system has helped to change alcohol culture in the country, he points out just how different it is to the UK system.

The "Neighbourhood Health Framework" might sound dull, but it is the delivery mechanism for the next decade of healthcare in the UK. Are "Neighbourhood Health Centres" just a rebrand of General Practice? And can this work if the BMA and GPs aren't at the heart of the design? #Healthcare #Politics

Should early airport beers be banned? Steve Brine asks whether airlines and airports have a role to play in ensuring that clearly intoxicated passengers are prevented from boarding flights, rather than banning alcohol service entirely.

We have two episodes of Sharing with Shellshock this week! First, we'll be having a discussion on Movies Based on Video Games! Joining me are @8bitjosh.com, @korshalvalent.bsky.social, @benamation.bsky.social, and @redb3ard.bsky.social! This Friday at 8PM Eastern!

Rep, Zoe Lofgren: ..."My Republican colleagues called a hearing on threats to the Supreme Court’s legitimacy, so I decided to read just a few examples of the $2.4 million in gifts Justice Clarence Thomas has accepted from his ultra wealthy allies"

Republican Senator Thom Tillis pledges to withhold support from any Trump nominee to the Federal Reserve until Trump terminates his “investigation” into Jerome Powell.

Big news about Plan A, a non-hormonal, reversible, and long-acting contraceptive: NEXT Life Sciences has just completed a successful device trial and has added regulatory heavyweights to the team. See: www.planaformen.com/news #MaleContraception #PlanA #Innovation #BirthControl #FamilyPlanning

i just saw this after getting home from the lake but heres a pic from within the last week or so!!! i think!!! recent!!

The Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority is relying on its own radical decisions to justify antidemocratic rulings, like the one to destroy the Voting Rights Act. For more on the Supreme Court of the United States, subscribe to Jesse Wegman’s newsletter Major Questions: bit.ly/42N7TP2

DUMOCRATS SPEND 10M...to find out why word salad Kamala lost. I can tell you for free! She couldn't tell one person how she would make their life better. When asked, her answer was ''well, I was raised in a middle class family''. Deflected! Why? Because the left don't want your life better!

The 3rd Annual OH-11 Housing Expo is June 6 from 9 AM - 2 PM at Tri-C Corporate College Warrensville Heights. Get resources, tools, and information on assistance programs, credit repair, how to apply for a mortgage and more.  Visit shontelbrown.house.gov/housing to register.

Just casually pulling a Matt Mercer pose at the end. #solasta #solastaII #solasta2 #solastagame #tacticaladventures #fantasyrpg #fantasy #rpg #turnbased #turnbasedcombat #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #pitbull #mrworldwide #mr305 #dale

Oooh, you made me go in my vault for the secret stash of STFU’s. 🤣😆🤣 Imma share this but, don’t tell nobody where you got it from.

In order for me to be a functioning adult now… I’m going to read as many books I can right now..

#FlashbackFriday

“Not going to see Addy Brown in a practice jersey for awhile” Update from Iowa State Coach Fennelly on Addy Brown. Status has not changed. Still out “indefinitely”. #wbb #ncaaW

If that's what I think it means, we agree 100%. Our brain uses the sensors so-called "senses" (hearing, touching, smelling, tasting, seeing) to perceive and capture, then process and elaborate creatively: computational power can't do that, since it needs banks of data previously stored by us.

Class Teacher Prep, The Marist School. Closes: 15/06. https://shrbrt.jobs/cbjsmq. #independentschooljobs #berkshirejobs #teachingjobs @gsauk.bsky.social

We humbly request your mercy to help our community with clean water, health centers, and music instruments for our church worship services."

New Mexico's strength comes from our Native, Hispanic, Black, Asian, immigrant, and multiracial communities. No matter your background, your vote carries equal weight. The NM Voting Rights Act protects language access, disability access, tribal voting rights, and anti-intimidation protections.

De arrestatie van activisten van de Gaza-Flotilla leidt tot internationale kritiek. Een van de opvarenden van de Gaza-vloot is een Nederlandse journalist, Gijs Sanders. Wat is je positie als journalist in dit soort situaties? Oorlogsverslaggever Hans Jaap Melissen:

Introducing Irvin Ramirez-Benavides and his research in higher education #education #research #phd #academia #podcast lnkd.in/e6xq4U7e Sitting down with Scholars 41 lnkd.in/efuEQ4Wr

Mahmut Tanal: "Burada olabilecek herhangi bir eylem nedeniyle ölüm, yaralama olursa bunun bir numaralı sorumlusu İçişleri Bakanıdır, 200 polisin gözetiminde burada mafya bozuntuları taşla sopayla genel merkezimize saldırıyorsa biz burada meşru müdafaa konumundayız"

Victorian Socialists candidate for West Metro in the 2026 Victorian state election Anneke Demanuele joins the latest episode to talk about the left and socialism in Australia.

They told you music was entertainment. They lied. "Music is War" from Music is War EP, available exclusively on Patreon. Link in bio. #musiciswar #MightyOneManBand #EP #rock #indiemusic

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POV: you’re toasting to Kyiv birthday with friends and air raid siren goes off because Russia decided to bomb your city The reason I’m not running is because well it’s 5 year of war. I’m tired. And it seems from reports Kyiv is not the target right now. And yet I can see my face is giving me away

And here he is hitting a delightful straight drive to in the match: #ENGvsWI 🏏

Crooked trump on his racist rant... #impeachtrump #dumptrump #racist #resist #standup

One of my all-time favorite moments from Colbert’s show — this exchange with Dua Lipa on faith and grief.

one of them made her name and money profiteering on my lupus medication to the point of shortage for patients and her fellow insurrectionist uhhh boyfriend is currently running for congress in florida(:

See, I didn't mention any Israelis. I mentioned American Jews. Why it's racist is because you brought that up. Think on it. Because you're American does that mean I should blame you for everything Trump does? But if you're a racist, you'll blame all Jews for Netanyahu. Israel's just a dog whistle.

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This town... Don't feel right... ✈️

Life when you rediscover all of your interests from over a decade ago

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Republican Senator shrugs off soaring gas prices

Ever just... ☁️S o a r ?☁️

"The short answer is no," says PM Carney when asked whether U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra should be asked to leave after sharing a post from President Trump reiterating a call for Canada to become the 51st state. "It's an administration that we have to work with." #cdnpoli

A white supremacist dating website got hacked and thousands of user profiles were leaked, revealing some pretty disturbing stuff. Let me show you some of the profiles I've seen so far. Credit: @harryjsisson.bsky.social | Source #Hacking #Surveillance #Exposé #Racism #Leakage

In just one month, PURA has handed three major wins to utility executives while Connecticut families struggle with rising costs. Connecticut ratepayers deserve better.

A charmingly old-fashioned Chinese restaurant in Kamata that has been loved for over 60 years since its founding. A set of fried rice and dumplings for just an extra 300 yen is amazing! 🏠 Ajino Yokozuna 📞 03-3736-6463 📍 7-63-5 Nishikamata, #Ota-ku, #Tokyo

If you've ever dreamed of causing chaos in your office then Last Man Sitting could be for you! Join us for Bullethell chaos on 31 March, and YOU TOO could do some sick rail grinding.

I meant to reply to you sooner about this, Rik. D.Va lives as a spiritual part of us. We ARE D.Va. 💙🩷💙

DJ Ray's MOD-POP MONDAY Monday May 25th, 2026 "Earrings" by Malcolm Todd Full Song: youtu.be/a4tdS3IB294?... @djraysmusic.com

Remember when Rudy was killed in the supermarket?

Rufus & Chaka Khan - Do You Love What You Feel

The West Wing S06E07 - A Change is Gonna Come Clip number 0035 #TheWestWing

Mamdani: Too often, a working New Yorker is trying to find any extra dollar they can to make ends meet—then they look at city government and they don't see the same application of effort.

These riots are being encouraged by people using them for political gain. It should be illegal. It is illegal.