Ally Boyle MBE
@fireboyle
All views my own. Retired Firefighter, Blood Cancer patient, Founder SFRS/Anthony Nolan partnership, Non-Exec Director on 2 NHS Boards, Trustee @Bloodcancer_uk.
No better way to start the week than to hear the @fire_scot @AnthonyNolan partnership have had another donor! That is 121 families that given hope and patients a second chance. All because of our amazing volunteers, school partners and pupils. #WorkingTogetherSavingLives
Inspection Support Manager at HMFSI Scotland. Don’t miss your chance to apply for this exciting opportunity. For further information, or an informal chat, contact @robert_hmfsi …asfaukgovprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candidat…
Stakeholders across Scotland are invited to support the development of Public Health Scotland’s new strategy for 2025-2035. Our vision remains simple but ambitious: a Scotland where everybody thrives. Find more 🔽 publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/july…
As part of the ongoing efforts to reduce wait times and provide better care for patients. The MSK service continues to offer the Acute Low Back Pain Drop-in Clinic for appropriate patients. See who would benefit for this clinic on our pamphlet! #lowbackpain #MSKphysiotherapy
🔥 An extreme wildfire warning is in place across Scotland from Friday, 11 July, until Monday, 14 July. With dry conditions and sunny weather ahead, we’re urging everyone to enjoy the outdoors safely and responsibly. Read more: firescotland.gov.uk/news/extreme-r…
Please consider joining us in NHS Lanarkshire. Stroke Physician post that doesn't necessarily need to be a geriatrician. Hope/expectation that it will lead to a substantive post down the line. apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?…
Fantastic patient involvement opportunity with @CR_UK. They are looking for people affected by cancer (directly or as family member/carer) to bring their experience to the clinical research committee. Details in the link below…I would highly recommend! cancerresearchuk.org/get-involved/p…
Really impressive strategy with impact for the future. #researchmatters
People with blood cancer can't wait. Too many are still dying from blood cancer. And for others, the treatment can be as harsh as the disease itself. That’s why we’re launching a bold new research strategy - investing £70 million over the next five years. Here’s how 👇 1/5
Grateful to @BloodCancer_Res for the funding support and the invite to talk today. Great to catch up with colleagues who are all trying to improve the lives of people affected by blood cancer #beatingbloodcancer
"We need to establish new targeted therapies that can replace or augment existing treatments" This afternoon we kicked off our treatment session with Prof @alex_tonks sharing his research investigating the role of ROS in AML. 👉bit.ly/4lyMY9Y #bloodcancersymposium25
People with blood cancer can't wait. Too many are still dying from blood cancer. And for others, the treatment can be as harsh as the disease itself. That’s why we’re launching a bold new research strategy - investing £70 million over the next five years. Here’s how 👇 1/5
Because some types of blood cancer are rare, people can face delays in diagnosis, treatment, and support. That’s why we’re backing the Rare Cancers Bill - and why its passing to the next stage in Parliament is such good news. #RareCancersBill
We have 2 exciting roles in our team: Research Engagement Officer (p/t, hybrid £31,000 - £35,000 / year) Research Grants Officer (hybrid, £35,000 - £37,000 / year) More info here 👉🏻 shorturl.at/s8jYf Please share and get in touch if you’re interested ☺️
Yesterday NHS Scotland issued 𝟖𝟕 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐬 of 𝐎 𝐧𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 blood. This is a 𝟓𝟖% 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 in our usual issues. Do you have this universal blood group? We're asking O- donors to make an extra special effort to donate. Please book your appointment. ❤️
Whatever you think of Rachel Reeves as Chancellor, today we saw a person in clear distress. We don’t know why. And if your first instinct isn’t to feel compassion in this situation and you’d rather take the p*ss or wish ill upon her then you need to have a word with yourself.
Around 400 Palestinians, including dozens of children, have been killed while trying to get humanitarian assistance. I don’t recall these incidents (including this weekend) leading many papers or news bulletins. Are we really saying a few chants from a couple of musicians is more…
Our new economic analysis shows that the UK loses £10.3bn every year due to lives cut short by cancer - more than any other major health condition. Read more 👇 news.cancerresearchuk.org/2025/06/27/hea…
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Truly honoured to be invited to join my great friend James Smith BEM and his lovely family at today’s investiture ceremony in the stunning Glasgow City Chambers. A well-deserved honour for an incredible public servant. @JamesSm14490460 @fire_scot
A powerful #PrevConf25 session on why health inequalities must be central to cancer risk and primary prevention—co-chaired by @MeliD32 & @BhatlaDr, with insights from @doc_nyasha, @Dr_LEMcCullough, Profs Jha & Chibwesha.
🚒The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is undertaking a Service Delivery Review to explore ways to modernise and improve operations, ensuring we’re better equipped for the future. 23 options for change will be part of a public consultation. Read more: firescotland.gov.uk/service-delive…
47% of drownings occur in the summer. Teenagers (aged 13-17 years) and young adults are proportionately more likely to lose their lives Keep your family safe with @RLSSUK summer safety info: rlss.org.uk/summer-water-s… #DrowningPreventionWeek @fire_scot @SFRSYourSafety
Our new report shows NHS Scotland could see an 11.8% rise in unplanned hospital admissions by 2034. This is not inevitable, and can be prevented by the actions set out in the new Population Health Framework. Read more 🔽 publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/june…
Health Secretary @neilcgray has outlined ten-year plans supporting people to lead longer, healthier, more fulfilling lives. The Population Health Framework and HSC Service Renewal Framework focus on prevention and early intervention. More - gov.scot/news/creating-…