Anna Coleman
@drannac
Mixed Methods Researcher (Qual), inclusive research methods, occupations & health, health & care policy, inequalities, (invisible) disabilities. Support inclusivity in research for NIHR Centres in Manchester (BRC, CRF, HtRC and HDRC) Thoughts mine.
Reflecting on #IFPH2026 Thanks to Arpana Verma & the wider organising team - it was fab! @publichealthuom.bsky.social So nice to see 'old' friends @thomasashtoninst.bsky.social @salient-hub.bsky.social and make many new ones, try new activities - drumming, and learn lots. See you all next year!
Looking forward to #IFPH2026 today @manchester.ac.uk Venue looking good as I passed earlier and a jam packed agenda - www.festivalofpublichealth.co.uk/programme2026/ and stalls / activities @mwjtweet.bsky.social @publichealthuom.bsky.social @manclibrarian.bsky.social @rathfelder.bsky.social
Tomorrow #IFPH2026 @manchester.ac.uk Manchester Health Determinants Research Collaboration are there (Stall & parallel session) We are working with communities to better use evidence to inform decisions that can help people to live healthier lives. @mancitycouncil.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social
Very early(so quiet) wandering around @manchester.ac.uk campus before the heat! Some lovely colours and interesting paces where flowers choose to grow! @manclibrarian.bsky.social @drdon.bsky.social @mhoraggoff.bsky.social @richardbody.bsky.social @imcdermott.bsky.social @drpmanc110.bsky.social
It may be raining now but beautiful sunshine for my walk across @manchester.ac.uk campus early this morning! @drdon.bsky.social @shobadawson.bsky.social @manclibrarian.bsky.social @richardbody.bsky.social @imcdermott.bsky.social @mhoraggoff.bsky.social even spotted roses in bloom.
Today's campus views @manchester.ac.uk featuring various flowers! @drdon.bsky.social @imcdermott.bsky.social @mhoraggoff.bsky.social @francescagains.bsky.social @richardbody.bsky.social @manclibrarian.bsky.social @profjohndrury.bsky.social Happy long weekend when we get there!
Bits of the @manchester.ac.uk less frequently photographed (on way across campus). Beautiful day... @drdon.bsky.social @manclibrarian.bsky.social @mhoraggoff.bsky.social @imcdermott.bsky.social @richardbody.bsky.social @francescagains.bsky.social
Early morning stroll across campus @manchester.ac.uk after early swim - so peaceful! ❤️ @drdon.bsky.social @richardbody.bsky.social @imcdermott.bsky.social @mhoraggoff.bsky.social @drpmanc110.bsky.social @manclibrarian.bsky.social @francescagains.bsky.social
Lovely early stroll across @manchester.ac.uk campus (after early swim) this morning. Great pops of colour! @drdon.bsky.social @shobadawson.bsky.social @imcdermott.bsky.social @drpmanc110.bsky.social @manclibrarian.bsky.social @francescagains.bsky.social @kreissl.bsky.social @richardbody.bsky.social
Not a Manchester bee but a NW bee none-the-less just enjoying the crocus and sunshine! 💜 @drdon.bsky.social @francescagains.bsky.social @imcdermott.bsky.social @drpmanc110.bsky.social @mhoraggoff.bsky.social @manclibrarian.bsky.social @shobadawson.bsky.social @richardbody.bsky.social
Nice colours around @manchester.ac.uk early this morning 🧡💜 even a few daffs 💛ready for St Davids Day - yes its March this weekend! @drdon.bsky.social @francescagains.bsky.social @imcdermott.bsky.social @drpmanc110.bsky.social @mhoraggoff.bsky.social @manclibrarian.bsky.social
Glorious weather this Sat - grabbed some fresh air with wildlife & amazing views at Delamere Forest @drpmanc110.bsky.social @drdon.bsky.social @francescagains.bsky.social @imcdermott.bsky.social @kreissl.bsky.social @mhoraggoff.bsky.social @manclibrarian.bsky.social @profjackiecarter.bsky.social
Last week's beautiful sky @manchester.ac.uk as I finished my early swim. So dark and miserable in comparison this week! @drdon.bsky.social @francescagains.bsky.social @imcdermott.bsky.social @manclibrarian.bsky.social @profjackiecarter.bsky.social @mhoraggoff.bsky.social @drpmanc110.bsky.social
See our new article 'supporting people with long covid to return to work' in the new edition of @publicsectorfocus.bsky.social 👇 1st published by policy@manchester @manchester.ac.uk @martievt.bsky.social @publichealthuom.bsky.social @drdon.bsky.social @fbmh-uom.bsky.social @benwealthy.bsky.social
Feeling more September than August already but still some lovely pops of colour around @manchester.ac.uk campus! @drpmanc110.bsky.social @manclibrarian.bsky.social @francescagains.bsky.social @profjackiecarter.bsky.social @imcdermott.bsky.social @drdon.bsky.social @mhoraggoff.bsky.social
Calm before the heat later & 'A' Level results on Thursday @manchester.ac.uk Mindful walking / observing nature after swim @manclibrarian.bsky.social @drdon.bsky.social @profjackiecarter.bsky.social @francescagains.bsky.social @mhoraggoff.bsky.social @imcdermott.bsky.social @drpmanc110.bsky.social
Early morning @manchester.ac.uk on campus - early swim done, nobody much about and enjoying the pops of colour! Rejuvenating for mid week ❤️ @melissasurgey.bsky.social @imcdermott.bsky.social @manclibrarian.bsky.social @profjackiecarter.bsky.social @mhoraggoff.bsky.social @drpmanc110.bsky.social
Plenaries @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social “Need to listen to women, fund research & make time to care” Dr Fiona Reid “Nature doesn’t know difference between physics and chemistry. We need to bridge gap with us and how nature works” @mwjtweet.bsky.social Longitudinal smokers & vaping Scott R Weaver
“Opportunities now prevention is back on the agenda to achieve real change for the future” says Lord Bradley The Sally Bradley Memorial prize honouring a wonderful legacy @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social Last years winner: Eliza and this years Mark. Congratulations 🎉 @publichealthuom.bsky.social
Thanks to audience for their input to our workshop on inclusivity and indicators @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social great conversations! Raising awareness is key in an evolving context. Consider diversity early and often! @stevensenior.bsky.social @letsgetvocal.bsky.social @publichealthuom.bsky.social
After quick break at @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social now parallel session about women’s health & under represented groups Brilliant presentations on GBS infection, vit D deficiency, rate inherited metabolic diseases. All included great PPIE input. @fbmh-uom.bsky.social @publichealthuom.bsky.social
Launch of Manchester HDRC a collaboration between @mancitycouncil.bsky.social & @manchester.ac.uk at the @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social “Social determinants of health so important! Need to be interdisciplinary to solve” says @duncanivison.bsky.social “quality & impact so important for local popn”
Its today! @festivalofph-uom.bsky.social #IFPH2025 @manchester.ac.uk Schuster Building. Registration from 9am, followed by Plenaries inc Manchester HDRC & address by @duncanivison.bsky.social parallel sessions & workshops, posters, prizes @healthierfutures.bsky.social @fbmh-uom.bsky.social
Even on a dull day the flowers across the @manchester.ac.uk campus brighten things up! @drdon.bsky.social @manclibrarian.bsky.social @letsgetvocal.bsky.social @francescagains.bsky.social @imcdermott.bsky.social @thomasashtoninst.bsky.social @kreissl.bsky.social @profjackiecarter.bsky.social
Early morning walk across @manchester.ac.uk campus - fab wild flowers. So peaceful. @manclibrarian.bsky.social @profjackiecarter.bsky.social @francescagains.bsky.social @letsgetvocal.bsky.social @drdon.bsky.social @imcdermott.bsky.social @kreissl.bsky.social @publichealthuom.bsky.social