Sarah Jones
@sarahjpharm.bsky.social
Mental Health Pharmacist, UK | PhD student (Bristol) and Lecturer (Bath) but here to share own views
Interests inc: Shared Decision Making; psychotropic deprescribing; Advanced Practice and the South West Pharmacy Research Network #SWPRN
Interests inc: Shared Decision Making; psychotropic deprescribing; Advanced Practice and the South West Pharmacy Research Network #SWPRN
It's great that @shaunlintern.bsky.social has more stories to follow on this. As mentioned by others, there's lots of research going on about how to tackle #polypharmacy but one of the key challenges is what you define as a successful intervention. [1/2]
Almost 8 million over 50s are taking 5 medicines a day - the threshold for #polypharmacy - About 2.2 million take 10 drugs a day. For frail, elderly patients drugs can have cumulative, harmful effects and the NHS just isn't geared up to tackle the problem:
#tomorrowspaperstoday
#tomorrowspaperstoday
September 6, 2026 at 1:57 PM
It's great that @shaunlintern.bsky.social has more stories to follow on this. As mentioned by others, there's lots of research going on about how to tackle #polypharmacy but one of the key challenges is what you define as a successful intervention. [1/2]
I've loved the Lost Words Blessing for so long and today I got to sing it in a beautiful choral arrangement with a fab scratch choir in Bristol. Very excited to hear the whole Spell Songs ensemble later this week too.
August 31, 2026 at 10:26 PM
I've loved the Lost Words Blessing for so long and today I got to sing it in a beautiful choral arrangement with a fab scratch choir in Bristol. Very excited to hear the whole Spell Songs ensemble later this week too.
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Poor care or lack of a human approach in healthcare can't be fixed by getting people to engage with some kind of compassion/kindness training.
The routine conditions we have- the focus on tasks, protocols, & performance metrics- actively work against an approach that'd support human connection.
The routine conditions we have- the focus on tasks, protocols, & performance metrics- actively work against an approach that'd support human connection.
August 22, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Poor care or lack of a human approach in healthcare can't be fixed by getting people to engage with some kind of compassion/kindness training.
The routine conditions we have- the focus on tasks, protocols, & performance metrics- actively work against an approach that'd support human connection.
The routine conditions we have- the focus on tasks, protocols, & performance metrics- actively work against an approach that'd support human connection.
I really enjoyed a visit to the London Fashion and Textile Museum with my teenager this week to see the exhibition of work by Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell. It was as joyful as the name suggests: Paint! Pattern! Print! 💕🌈🌼🦚🦋
The striped jug in the collage below was his artwork in response.
The striped jug in the collage below was his artwork in response.
August 15, 2026 at 10:30 AM
I really enjoyed a visit to the London Fashion and Textile Museum with my teenager this week to see the exhibition of work by Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell. It was as joyful as the name suggests: Paint! Pattern! Print! 💕🌈🌼🦚🦋
The striped jug in the collage below was his artwork in response.
The striped jug in the collage below was his artwork in response.
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This is a lovely site which helps remind us of much of what we take for granted in material progress
ordinaryabundance.com (HT @aveek18.bsky.social)
ordinaryabundance.com (HT @aveek18.bsky.social)
Ordinary Abundance
A walk through a modern apartment, through the eyes of the people for whom everything in it was new.
ordinaryabundance.com
August 12, 2026 at 8:57 PM
This is a lovely site which helps remind us of much of what we take for granted in material progress
ordinaryabundance.com (HT @aveek18.bsky.social)
ordinaryabundance.com (HT @aveek18.bsky.social)
I have lots of thoughts about this awful story and echo all of what Rachel says in this thread. Teaching pharmacy students and pharmacists about mental health medicines I always try and equip them with key safety messages about #clozapine (wherever they work). This resource is a good start ⬇️ [cont.]
August 3, 2026 at 10:48 AM
I have lots of thoughts about this awful story and echo all of what Rachel says in this thread. Teaching pharmacy students and pharmacists about mental health medicines I always try and equip them with key safety messages about #clozapine (wherever they work). This resource is a good start ⬇️ [cont.]
Reply by quote post as not able to reply. Tina made me some beautiful earrings in memory of my grandmother. I'd never had bespoke jewellery made for me before (and perhaps never will again) but she guided me through everything.
tinaengell.com
tinaengell.com
July 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Reply by quote post as not able to reply. Tina made me some beautiful earrings in memory of my grandmother. I'd never had bespoke jewellery made for me before (and perhaps never will again) but she guided me through everything.
tinaengell.com
tinaengell.com
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The medicines supply chain is quite fragile for many drugs. It will actually break if people do this.
People will be told to stockpile food, water and medicine in new UK Government plans to prepare for war
Ministers to tell public to stockpile food and medicine to 'prepare for war'
www.thenational.scot
July 18, 2026 at 7:48 AM
The medicines supply chain is quite fragile for many drugs. It will actually break if people do this.
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📚 Next Journal Club: 14th July 1.15pm 📚
When should folic acid be started to reduce the risk of major congenital malformations in women with epilepsy?
All welcome to attend!
Article here: jnnp.bmj.com/content/97/6...
Joining link: teams.microsoft.com/meet/3747421...
When should folic acid be started to reduce the risk of major congenital malformations in women with epilepsy?
All welcome to attend!
Article here: jnnp.bmj.com/content/97/6...
Joining link: teams.microsoft.com/meet/3747421...
Join meeting on Teams
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June 29, 2026 at 1:09 PM
📚 Next Journal Club: 14th July 1.15pm 📚
When should folic acid be started to reduce the risk of major congenital malformations in women with epilepsy?
All welcome to attend!
Article here: jnnp.bmj.com/content/97/6...
Joining link: teams.microsoft.com/meet/3747421...
When should folic acid be started to reduce the risk of major congenital malformations in women with epilepsy?
All welcome to attend!
Article here: jnnp.bmj.com/content/97/6...
Joining link: teams.microsoft.com/meet/3747421...
Two amazing photos from the storms here in the south west ⬇️
📷 by Mike Jefferies and Kev Pearson.
Thanks for sharing @duncanbatey.bsky.social seen by me via @clairecopperman.bsky.social
📷 by Mike Jefferies and Kev Pearson.
Thanks for sharing @duncanbatey.bsky.social seen by me via @clairecopperman.bsky.social
Couple of photos from local photographers: Mike Jefferies with the incoming storm, and Kev Pearson with the lightning. Amazing shots.
June 22, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Two amazing photos from the storms here in the south west ⬇️
📷 by Mike Jefferies and Kev Pearson.
Thanks for sharing @duncanbatey.bsky.social seen by me via @clairecopperman.bsky.social
📷 by Mike Jefferies and Kev Pearson.
Thanks for sharing @duncanbatey.bsky.social seen by me via @clairecopperman.bsky.social
This does seem to be a key barrier when people ask how can we get the best possible people in parliament. Being a candidate and then a backbench MP looks pretty awful to me. "Why We Get the Wrong Politicians" by
Isabel Hardman really opened my eyes to this and changed how I think about politics.
Isabel Hardman really opened my eyes to this and changed how I think about politics.
The visible, and sometimes openly expressed attitude of 'these people should be grateful. Last week they were a teacher and now they are an MP with a precarious majority and who gets death threats and called a paedo protector'. They liked being a teacher!
June 19, 2026 at 7:21 AM
This does seem to be a key barrier when people ask how can we get the best possible people in parliament. Being a candidate and then a backbench MP looks pretty awful to me. "Why We Get the Wrong Politicians" by
Isabel Hardman really opened my eyes to this and changed how I think about politics.
Isabel Hardman really opened my eyes to this and changed how I think about politics.
There are *so* many examples where the onus is on vulnerable patients to navigate poorly functioning systems. There are sometimes relatively simple fixes that could make things better if staff had time to pause and consider their service as a whole. But that's rare, and everyone loses as a result.
Not only is he managing a chronic condition, he has this additional admin burden. It causes unnecessary stress & makes the condition feel far more onerous to live with.
There could be tons of examples like this where navigating the system is almost as stressful as having the condition itself 2/2
There could be tons of examples like this where navigating the system is almost as stressful as having the condition itself 2/2
June 17, 2026 at 8:17 AM
There are *so* many examples where the onus is on vulnerable patients to navigate poorly functioning systems. There are sometimes relatively simple fixes that could make things better if staff had time to pause and consider their service as a whole. But that's rare, and everyone loses as a result.
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Is your child up at 9pm arguing about tram networks with the entire staff of the FT and some tedious Americans who are not familiar with the concept of a joke?
This report make shock you.
This report make shock you.
June 15, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Is your child up at 9pm arguing about tram networks with the entire staff of the FT and some tedious Americans who are not familiar with the concept of a joke?
This report make shock you.
This report make shock you.
I know there's a lot of awful stuff on social media and that those who run the companies are interested in profit above any responsibility towards users, but I am trying to work out how to navigate this with my autistic 12yr old who gets so much joy researching his special interests on YouTube 😔
June 15, 2026 at 5:33 PM
I know there's a lot of awful stuff on social media and that those who run the companies are interested in profit above any responsibility towards users, but I am trying to work out how to navigate this with my autistic 12yr old who gets so much joy researching his special interests on YouTube 😔
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Law is not magic, and prohibitions are not spells.
Prohibition has never worked. We already know that very high numbers of under 16s in Australia continue to access social media notwithstanding the 'ban'. The same will happen in the UK. All a ban does is given the impression of having 'done something' while ignoring the actual issues.
June 14, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Law is not magic, and prohibitions are not spells.
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Do you have more than one long-term health condition or know someone who does? Do you work in a professional or voluntary role providing healthcare, care or support?
If so, please complete this short survey about what matters. Your views will help us shape future research. 🙏
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If so, please complete this short survey about what matters. Your views will help us shape future research. 🙏
👉tinyurl.com/mwax938m
June 4, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Do you have more than one long-term health condition or know someone who does? Do you work in a professional or voluntary role providing healthcare, care or support?
If so, please complete this short survey about what matters. Your views will help us shape future research. 🙏
👉tinyurl.com/mwax938m
If so, please complete this short survey about what matters. Your views will help us shape future research. 🙏
👉tinyurl.com/mwax938m
I spent an extraordinary evening yesterday immersed in the music of William Byrd. Performed by candlelight in the stunning interior of Bath Abbey, recreating a clandestine Mass held in Elizabethan England, I found it very moving. @thegesualdosix.bsky.social have created something very special.
Trailer: Secret Byrd (The Gesualdo Six)
YouTube video by The Gesualdo Six
youtu.be
June 2, 2026 at 8:25 PM
I spent an extraordinary evening yesterday immersed in the music of William Byrd. Performed by candlelight in the stunning interior of Bath Abbey, recreating a clandestine Mass held in Elizabethan England, I found it very moving. @thegesualdosix.bsky.social have created something very special.
Useful info:
▪️Store meds out of direct sunlight esp if you’re out & about
▪️Know the signs of heat-related illness: some meds make this more likely
▪️ Some meds make your skin more likely to burn: take extra care if so
Mental health meds are common culprits for this stuff, more details in the link ⬇️
▪️Store meds out of direct sunlight esp if you’re out & about
▪️Know the signs of heat-related illness: some meds make this more likely
▪️ Some meds make your skin more likely to burn: take extra care if so
Mental health meds are common culprits for this stuff, more details in the link ⬇️
May 30, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Useful info:
▪️Store meds out of direct sunlight esp if you’re out & about
▪️Know the signs of heat-related illness: some meds make this more likely
▪️ Some meds make your skin more likely to burn: take extra care if so
Mental health meds are common culprits for this stuff, more details in the link ⬇️
▪️Store meds out of direct sunlight esp if you’re out & about
▪️Know the signs of heat-related illness: some meds make this more likely
▪️ Some meds make your skin more likely to burn: take extra care if so
Mental health meds are common culprits for this stuff, more details in the link ⬇️
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Don't assume that people know they're appreciated. Seems to me genuine appreciation & being seen for making an effort at something really does land. It's something we can do for each other, & can make more difference than we know.
May 17, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Don't assume that people know they're appreciated. Seems to me genuine appreciation & being seen for making an effort at something really does land. It's something we can do for each other, & can make more difference than we know.
I've just finished reading "Don't burn anyone at the stake today" by the wonderful @naomialderman.bsky.social and I'm now going to be incessantly recommending it to people. I'll also be trying to apply the principles to my own life and decision making [cont.]
May 14, 2026 at 8:08 AM
I've just finished reading "Don't burn anyone at the stake today" by the wonderful @naomialderman.bsky.social and I'm now going to be incessantly recommending it to people. I'll also be trying to apply the principles to my own life and decision making [cont.]
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It was great to meet so many people interested in #PharmacyResearch at @cpcongress.bsky.social last week - we gave out a lot of badges!
It therefore seems like a good week to launch our revamped network newsletter. If you are already a network member, it's in your inbox. Otherwise, click here ⬇️
It therefore seems like a good week to launch our revamped network newsletter. If you are already a network member, it's in your inbox. Otherwise, click here ⬇️
May 2026: Welcome to the first edition of our revamped newsletter
Updates on #PharmacyResearch in the south west region including funding opportunities and network events.
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May 11, 2026 at 11:57 AM
It was great to meet so many people interested in #PharmacyResearch at @cpcongress.bsky.social last week - we gave out a lot of badges!
It therefore seems like a good week to launch our revamped network newsletter. If you are already a network member, it's in your inbox. Otherwise, click here ⬇️
It therefore seems like a good week to launch our revamped network newsletter. If you are already a network member, it's in your inbox. Otherwise, click here ⬇️
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There is understandable concern with potential risks of data sharing in the NHS.
There is also actual & real harm that happens regularly because there isn’t enough NHS data sharing.
Changes to improve data sharing for NHS & social care services will make real positive difference to people’s lives.
There is also actual & real harm that happens regularly because there isn’t enough NHS data sharing.
Changes to improve data sharing for NHS & social care services will make real positive difference to people’s lives.
Minister Zubir Ahmed, a transplant surgeon, told me that in January he had to decline a kidney for someone because a lack of access to GP records at a weekend meant he couldn't be sure the organ was safe. GPs meanwhile still rely on letters from hospitals to know what happened to their patient.
🚨 GPs and hospitals will be forced to share patient data with each other in a push by Labour to join up siloed parts of the NHS, under legislation set to be announced in the King’s Speech on Wednesday www.thetimes.com/article/3fee...
May 10, 2026 at 9:09 AM
There is understandable concern with potential risks of data sharing in the NHS.
There is also actual & real harm that happens regularly because there isn’t enough NHS data sharing.
Changes to improve data sharing for NHS & social care services will make real positive difference to people’s lives.
There is also actual & real harm that happens regularly because there isn’t enough NHS data sharing.
Changes to improve data sharing for NHS & social care services will make real positive difference to people’s lives.
Really interesting session on #AdvancedPractice at CPC yesterday. Great to hear jointly from @rcpharm.bsky.social and @england.nhs.uk, and to hear some personal credentialling journeys.
And thank you to Joseph Oakley for the follow up conversation, fascinating as always!
And thank you to Joseph Oakley for the follow up conversation, fascinating as always!
If you’re at Clinical Pharmacy Congress today, don’t miss our speakers sharing our work as the Royal College of Pharmacy, becoming an advanced pharmacist and learning through leadership: https://ow.ly/uHLs50YWxGX
May 9, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Really interesting session on #AdvancedPractice at CPC yesterday. Great to hear jointly from @rcpharm.bsky.social and @england.nhs.uk, and to hear some personal credentialling journeys.
And thank you to Joseph Oakley for the follow up conversation, fascinating as always!
And thank you to Joseph Oakley for the follow up conversation, fascinating as always!
We've been very busy on the @uniofbathnews.bsky.social stand at CPC. More conversations than ever about prescribing and advanced practice.
Also lots of interest in @swpharmres.bsky.social - hopefully encouraged a few more members to join so we can support their #PharmacyResearch journey.
Also lots of interest in @swpharmres.bsky.social - hopefully encouraged a few more members to join so we can support their #PharmacyResearch journey.
What an incredible first day at the 15th edition of Clinical Pharmacy Congress! 🎉
Day 2 brings even more opportunities to learn, connect and explore. Not attended yet? There's still time to join us tomorrow!
#ClinicalPharmacy #CPCongress #ExCeL #CPC2026
*This event is supported by pharma companies
Day 2 brings even more opportunities to learn, connect and explore. Not attended yet? There's still time to join us tomorrow!
#ClinicalPharmacy #CPCongress #ExCeL #CPC2026
*This event is supported by pharma companies
May 9, 2026 at 1:42 PM
We've been very busy on the @uniofbathnews.bsky.social stand at CPC. More conversations than ever about prescribing and advanced practice.
Also lots of interest in @swpharmres.bsky.social - hopefully encouraged a few more members to join so we can support their #PharmacyResearch journey.
Also lots of interest in @swpharmres.bsky.social - hopefully encouraged a few more members to join so we can support their #PharmacyResearch journey.
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We’re doing the antidepressant thing again, it seems. I’ve been taking those two larger white pills since I was 16. No shame here. The little one stops my heart from freaking out. My brain catastrophically misinterprets threat causing an illness that has tried to kill me on at least five occasions.
May 6, 2026 at 8:27 AM
We’re doing the antidepressant thing again, it seems. I’ve been taking those two larger white pills since I was 16. No shame here. The little one stops my heart from freaking out. My brain catastrophically misinterprets threat causing an illness that has tried to kill me on at least five occasions.