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Simon Thornton

Simon Thornton

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Assistant Producer, BBC Studios

Bristol

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General News Features , Human Interest

Doesn’t Cover

Finance, politics, girlie stuff.

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Seniority Positions

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Content

Total articles 11

  • Radical solutions are needed to meet the challenge of medical student placement capacity in primary care

    By Simon Thornton, Hugh Alberti, Joe Rosenthal, Joanne Protheroe| BJGP (British Journal of General Practice) Verified Thornton et al1 have missed a potentially significant way to increase medical student placement capacity in primary care and simultaneously help with GP retention. The Later Career and Retired members group (LCARM) of the RCGP has, for a long time, been encouraging the development of “portfolio careers” for older GPs.2 Diversifying the role of later career GPs can enable them to remain clinically engaged whilst also developing and using other skills.

    By Simon Thornton, Hugh Alberti, Joe Rosenthal, Joanne Protheroe · BJGP (British Journal of General Practice)

    Nov. 30, 2023

  • Limited Effect of Dehydrating via Active vs. Passive Heat Stress on Plasma Volume or Osmolality, Relative to the Effect of These Stressors Per Se

    By Nancy Rehrer, Simon Thornton, Alexandria Davies, Ashley Paul Akerman| MDPI@ This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessArticlebyAlexandria Davies 1, Ashley Paul Akerman 1, Nancy Jane Rehrer 1, Simon N. Thornton 2 and James David Cotter 1,* 1School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand2Faculty of Medicine, Université de Lorraine, Inserm, DCAC, F-54000 Nancy, France*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

    By Nancy Rehrer, Simon Thornton, Alexandria Davies, Ashley Paul Akerman · MDPI

    Feb. 10, 2023

  • Radical solutions are needed to meet the challenge of medical student placement capacity in primary care

    By Simon Thornton, Hugh Alberti, Joe Rosenthal, Joanne Protheroe| BJGP (British Journal of General Practice) Verified Thornton et al1 have missed a potentially significant way to increase medical student placement capacity in primary care and simultaneously help with GP retention. The Later Career and Retired members group (LCARM) of the RCGP has, for a long time, been encouraging the development of “portfolio careers” for older GPs.2 Diversifying the role of later career GPs can enable them to remain clinically engaged whilst also developing and using other skills.

    By Simon Thornton, Hugh Alberti, Joe Rosenthal, Joanne Protheroe · BJGP (British Journal of General Practice)

    Nov. 30, 2023

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BBC Studios

BBC Studios is a commercial subsidiary of the BBC, established in April 2018 through the merger of its commercial production and international distribution arms. The company focuses on producing content for both the BBC and other broadcasters, allowing for greater flexibility and expanded production capabilities. BBC Studios operates in two main areas: the Global Content Studio and Channels & Streaming. The Global Content Studio produces, invests in, and distributes a variety of programs, including popular shows like *Top Gear* and *Strictly Come Dancing*. The Channels & Streaming division manages BBC-branded channels and streaming services, enhancing the global reach of BBC content through partnerships and joint ventures. With significant revenue generation, BBC Studios reinvests profits into the BBC to support its public service mission. The company produces around 2,500 hours of content annually, with a strong emphasis on British productions. BBC Studios is committed to creating engaging content that informs, educates, and entertains, contributing to a vibrant creative industry both in the UK and internationally.

London, United Kingdom

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Founded: 1995