Alison Paterson 💙

I am running the @LondonMarathon this year raising money to support the Lister Cancer Centre @enherts @ENHHCharity This will be my 1st (and maybe only 😉 ) marathon. Please donate if you can #nhs1000miles #thisgirlcan justgiving.com/page/alison-pa…

For anyone wondering what #NHS1000miles is all about, here’s a summary 😉👇🏼 Why not join in & get more active in 2026? Everyone is welcome & all activities count - we post updates on weekly/year to date mileage at 7.30pm each Sunday evening with an inspiring active pic 💫

@suecollins2 Lovely pics @suecollins

Pretty slow start to the year with 1 run and a couple of walks 7.5 miles. I am only counting miles outside of work this year to make me get out and about more #NHS1000miles

@alisonleary1 I have just come back on here and it didn't take me long to find the reason for this post. Please keep doing what you do, standing up for nursing with the evidence base. You inspire so many of us to do the same

@shiv_smith @KathEvans2 Training for IOW ultra 💪💪 you will be fed up of me by May 🤣

@alimully @KathEvans2 Well I did nag a bit 😉 Lovely to see you back checking in I’ve missed your posts! Thank you for joining me / us for parkrun & a marathon today 🤩 What’s next? 🥳

After a day spent with @KathEvans2 @shiv_smith & Elaine how could I miss the 1st #nhs1000miles post of the year. A NYD parkrun and the #Stanstedstagger today has me at 33miles

Finally caught up on this program, devastating story of lives cut short

@caspertown42 The app usability depends on the digital system in your GP/hospitals Yet again great in theory not in application due to the postcode lottery of EPRs

More user friendly or less need for workforce ? bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Two fantastic opportunities at the @theRCN for experienced workforce researchers in the RCN Institute for Excellence Workforce Academy. And you'd be working with the great Jane Ball - what's not to like? careers.rcn.org.uk/Vacancies/Vaca… careers.rcn.org.uk/Vacancies/Vaca…

@shiv_smith @NorthwayRuth @KathEvans2 @JackieSmith_nmc @LindaChibuzor @G_Stephens80 @researchPhil Didn't realise you were running tonight. Will miss our post work runs 🏃‍♂️

@NorthwayRuth @KathEvans2 @JackieSmith_nmc @LindaChibuzor Looks like you’ve had a fabulous run! Thanks for the reminder Prof just home now 🙌 @alimully @G_Stephens80 @researchPhil will miss our staff run xx

Happy #GlobalRunningDay #nhs1000miles @KathEvans2 @JackieSmith_nmc @shiv_smith @LindaChibuzor

We might not like agencies in healthcare but they are a response to a problem. The problem being ineffective workforce planning across the whole system.

I rarely use twitter now but I came back on to share this. The first phase 3 RCT proving exercise reduces risk of cancer recurrence & is better than many drugs. Hope this triggers some funding to support people to be active in a way that works for them theguardian.com/society/2025/j…

please feel free to come along @enherts @SteveAndrews3 @HCTNHS @HPFT_NHS

@Liz_ORiordan I remember you speaking @macmillancancer #professionals conference. Powerful, insightful and thought provoking

Mind blown. I was today years old when I realised Speaking agencies work for the client, not for the speaker I’ve just discovered Jane Atkinson and The Wealthy Speaker School and podcast I’m looking to ramp up my speaking career in 2026 and this one little piece of information changed everything Most of my gigs have come from referrals or people who’ve seen me speak Very few come from the agency I joined I was getting grumpy, but now I know why - they’re not pushing me. It’s not their job. My numbers were non-existent I’ve never out-reached. I’ve expected people to find me. I have a burning passion (cliche but it’s true) to help people overcome adversity, burnout, trauma and find a way back to joy. I’m like a cat with nine lives - in ten years I’ve had cancer three times, suicidal depression three times, lost both my parents, my job and my fertility - but I’m still here wanting to help the world. Now I know I need to help the world find me. What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned about the speaking business?

Digital exclusion is real Access to phones, WiFi, data costs money some people don't have.

I am proud to support @BloodCancer_Uk’s call on the Govt to ensure blood cancer is not forgotten in the National Cancer Plan. Despite being the 3rd deadliest cancer, awareness of the disease is shockingly low. This must be addressed to save lives. bloodcancer.org.uk/news/governmen…

Bank shift pay cuts: what does this say about nurses’ value? In this comment piece, Jane Bates discusses the news that several NHS trusts cut their bank shift rates, risking staff shortages. Read more here > rcni.com/nursing-standa…

This 👇 Registered Nurses need to stand up for nursing Lobby for NAs to complete top up training

@fireboyle @bloodcancer_uk Unfortunately this attitude still prevails today, #saybloodcancer Like you say Ally it means people cant look for the information they need.

This is my 17th World Blood Cancer Day. When I was diagnosed there was a reluctance to call it blood cancer (to avoid scaring me) and this meant that I couldn’t find some of the information and support I needed…for example from the incredible @bloodcancer_uk. #SayBloodCancer

This is shortsighted from the government in terms of nursing workforce development.