Cathy Cooke
@cathycooke.bsky.social
Interested in almost everything. Learn from the past, or repeatedly make the same mistakes | Retired pharmacist, FRPharmS HonFFFLM
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It is good to see that that some people a) actually have values/principles and b) do not abandon those when entering Parliament
November 22, 2025 at 1:59 PM
It is good to see that that some people a) actually have values/principles and b) do not abandon those when entering Parliament
I think the ‘only’ in this is superfluous 😃
‘…and tells the world that we are not the only intelligent life in the universe’
‘…and tells the world that we are not the only intelligent life in the universe’
‘The public has been lied to’: secretly made documentary insists that aliens exist
‘The public has been lied to’: secretly made documentary insists that aliens exist
The Age of Disclosure is a new film featuring high-ranking government officials who claim proof of extraterrestrial life has been covered up
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:19 PM
I think the ‘only’ in this is superfluous 😃
‘…and tells the world that we are not the only intelligent life in the universe’
‘…and tells the world that we are not the only intelligent life in the universe’
Why on earth is Trump ostensibly brokering a peace plan between Ukraine and Russia?
One of the least appropriate candidates, I'd say 😮
One of the least appropriate candidates, I'd say 😮
November 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Why on earth is Trump ostensibly brokering a peace plan between Ukraine and Russia?
One of the least appropriate candidates, I'd say 😮
One of the least appropriate candidates, I'd say 😮
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Humans will NEVER colonize another planet. Never.
If we can’t even agree to do the minimum to keep Earth habitable, there’s no way in hell we’ll cooperate to make another planet habitable.
If we can’t even agree to do the minimum to keep Earth habitable, there’s no way in hell we’ll cooperate to make another planet habitable.
November 22, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Humans will NEVER colonize another planet. Never.
If we can’t even agree to do the minimum to keep Earth habitable, there’s no way in hell we’ll cooperate to make another planet habitable.
If we can’t even agree to do the minimum to keep Earth habitable, there’s no way in hell we’ll cooperate to make another planet habitable.
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Proud to have supported the writing of the Men’s Health Strategy for England, especially championing the vital role of Community Pharmacy, the most accessible NHS gateway for Physical and Mental Health, also a key cornerstone of #Selfcare in meeting the needs of men and boys where they are.
November 21, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Proud to have supported the writing of the Men’s Health Strategy for England, especially championing the vital role of Community Pharmacy, the most accessible NHS gateway for Physical and Mental Health, also a key cornerstone of #Selfcare in meeting the needs of men and boys where they are.
Of interest to fellow pharmacists
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Some archaeological finds may appear unremarkable and ordinary, yet they often are more interesting than any treasure, such as this Roman glass square bottle remarkably containing a rare find – preserved ointment. The waxy mass of fatty acids and glycerine contains plant fibres from...🧵1/3
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November 20, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Of interest to fellow pharmacists
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There are over 18,000 types of lichen in existence. My personal favourite is ‘village bench lichen’, which devotes its entire existence selflessly to gradually making communal public seating more furry and comfortable.
November 19, 2025 at 9:05 AM
There are over 18,000 types of lichen in existence. My personal favourite is ‘village bench lichen’, which devotes its entire existence selflessly to gradually making communal public seating more furry and comfortable.
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Cigarette filters are the second-largest plastic pollutant on Earth, and do not reduce health harms.
Ban filters and protect the planet.
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3LJgb5v #TobaccoExposed
Ban filters and protect the planet.
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3LJgb5v #TobaccoExposed
November 19, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Cigarette filters are the second-largest plastic pollutant on Earth, and do not reduce health harms.
Ban filters and protect the planet.
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3LJgb5v #TobaccoExposed
Ban filters and protect the planet.
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3LJgb5v #TobaccoExposed
If we're looking at 16 year old children being given the vote, then it's reasonable to expect 16+ year old schoolchildren to understand that behaviours described here are inappropriate and antisocial
Some of the people in this article have shared their recollections with me before - but on condition of anonymity. Coming forward now is an act of patriotism. Farage’s claim that it never happened is the opposite.
(Note also the line about pronouncing his name.)
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
(Note also the line about pronouncing his name.)
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
‘Deeply shocking’: Nigel Farage faces fresh claims of racism and antisemitism at school
Bafta-winning director among contemporaries urging contrition and apology from Reform UK leader, who denies the allegations
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
If we're looking at 16 year old children being given the vote, then it's reasonable to expect 16+ year old schoolchildren to understand that behaviours described here are inappropriate and antisocial
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#SafeguardingAdultsWeek is the perfect opportunity to highlight our upcoming Virtual Adult Safeguarding Day, taking place next year — and free to attend!
The programme will explore key topics such as the use of restraint and domestic abuse in pregnancy.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/5n7bs5be
The programme will explore key topics such as the use of restraint and domestic abuse in pregnancy.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/5n7bs5be
November 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek is the perfect opportunity to highlight our upcoming Virtual Adult Safeguarding Day, taking place next year — and free to attend!
The programme will explore key topics such as the use of restraint and domestic abuse in pregnancy.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/5n7bs5be
The programme will explore key topics such as the use of restraint and domestic abuse in pregnancy.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/5n7bs5be
This month I'm winning at life. Have significantly reduced phone and breakdown service costs, cancelled several unnecessary subscriptions, and bought a watch battery and strap toolkit which has already paid for itself.
Offset the expensive shoe purchase
Offset the expensive shoe purchase
November 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
This month I'm winning at life. Have significantly reduced phone and breakdown service costs, cancelled several unnecessary subscriptions, and bought a watch battery and strap toolkit which has already paid for itself.
Offset the expensive shoe purchase
Offset the expensive shoe purchase
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Don't forget to register for this week's Virtual Child Safeguarding Day, where we'll be exploring key topics such as:
• Female Genital Mutilation
• Neurodiversity and Abuse
• Navigating the 'Manosphere' and its Impact
📅 Reserve your place now: fflm.ac.uk/event/fflm-virtual-child-safeguarding-2025
• Female Genital Mutilation
• Neurodiversity and Abuse
• Navigating the 'Manosphere' and its Impact
📅 Reserve your place now: fflm.ac.uk/event/fflm-virtual-child-safeguarding-2025
November 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Don't forget to register for this week's Virtual Child Safeguarding Day, where we'll be exploring key topics such as:
• Female Genital Mutilation
• Neurodiversity and Abuse
• Navigating the 'Manosphere' and its Impact
📅 Reserve your place now: fflm.ac.uk/event/fflm-virtual-child-safeguarding-2025
• Female Genital Mutilation
• Neurodiversity and Abuse
• Navigating the 'Manosphere' and its Impact
📅 Reserve your place now: fflm.ac.uk/event/fflm-virtual-child-safeguarding-2025
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🎓 Celebrate #InternationalStudentsDay by joining the FFLM as a Student Affiliate — just £27 per year!
Benefits include:
🔹Learning resources
🔹Reduced course & event rates
🔹Online access to the Journal of Forensic & Legal Medicine
…and more!
Find out more here: https://tinyurl.com/2tsmk9hc
Benefits include:
🔹Learning resources
🔹Reduced course & event rates
🔹Online access to the Journal of Forensic & Legal Medicine
…and more!
Find out more here: https://tinyurl.com/2tsmk9hc
Student Affiliate - FFLM
Students can become members of the FFLM for £27 a year! Benefits include online access to the Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, free webinars, reduced course and conference fees and more!
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November 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🎓 Celebrate #InternationalStudentsDay by joining the FFLM as a Student Affiliate — just £27 per year!
Benefits include:
🔹Learning resources
🔹Reduced course & event rates
🔹Online access to the Journal of Forensic & Legal Medicine
…and more!
Find out more here: https://tinyurl.com/2tsmk9hc
Benefits include:
🔹Learning resources
🔹Reduced course & event rates
🔹Online access to the Journal of Forensic & Legal Medicine
…and more!
Find out more here: https://tinyurl.com/2tsmk9hc
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Patients with eczema can bathe either daily or weekly, with no difference in eczema symptoms, according to the results of a National Institute for Health and Care Research-funded study
#ukpharmacy #eczema
#ukpharmacy #eczema
People with eczema can bathe as often as they want, government-funded study finds
Patients with eczema can bathe either daily or weekly, with no difference in eczema symptoms, according to the results of a National Institute for Health and Care Research-funded study. Publishing…
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November 17, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Patients with eczema can bathe either daily or weekly, with no difference in eczema symptoms, according to the results of a National Institute for Health and Care Research-funded study
#ukpharmacy #eczema
#ukpharmacy #eczema
What's 'safe'? And can they come back if it becomes 'unsafe'?
Completely unworkable.
Completely unworkable.
Britons tend to feel genuine refugees should be returned home once their country is deemed safe, in line with proposals announced by home secretary Shabana Mahmood today
Should be returned once their country is safe: 51%
Should be allowed to stay permanently: 29%
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
Should be returned once their country is safe: 51%
Should be allowed to stay permanently: 29%
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
November 17, 2025 at 9:33 PM
What's 'safe'? And can they come back if it becomes 'unsafe'?
Completely unworkable.
Completely unworkable.
No worse than the people over 16!
'Votes at 16' is coming, but how prepared are young people?
On Thursday, join Hattie Andrews @politicsproject.bsky.social, Emma Connolly @uclspeechlab.bsky.social and Hans Svennevig @citizenshippgceioe.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social at this in-person event with @uclspp.bsky.social.
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On Thursday, join Hattie Andrews @politicsproject.bsky.social, Emma Connolly @uclspeechlab.bsky.social and Hans Svennevig @citizenshippgceioe.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social at this in-person event with @uclspp.bsky.social.
Sign up 👇
Votes at 16: Is Citizenship Education up to Scratch?
The UK is lowering the voting age to 16, but how prepared are young people to take part in elections?
www.ucl.ac.uk
November 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
No worse than the people over 16!
Who didn’t see that coming?
Children are now using e-cigarettes at higher rates than adults.
Tom Gatehouse and colleagues argue for an approach to regulation that prioritises children’s rights and protects them
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Tom Gatehouse and colleagues argue for an approach to regulation that prioritises children’s rights and protects them
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
November 15, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Who didn’t see that coming?
MHRA-led study reveals major inconsistencies in global microbiome research www.gov.uk/government/n...
MHRA-led study reveals major inconsistencies in global microbiome research
International collaboration establishes new quality standards to improve reliability of gut health studies – improving accuracy to provide better diagnosis and treatment.
www.gov.uk
November 15, 2025 at 1:53 PM
MHRA-led study reveals major inconsistencies in global microbiome research www.gov.uk/government/n...
Have we sorted out the nuclear fuel waste storage issue yet?
US ‘disappointed’ that Rolls-Royce will build UK’s first small modular reactors
US ‘disappointed’ that Rolls-Royce will build UK’s first small modular reactors
As Keir Starmer announces SMRs to be built in Wales, US ambassador says Britain should choose ‘a different path’
Keir Starmer has announced that the UK’s first small modular nuclear reactors will be built in north Wales – but immediately faced a backlash from Donald Trump’s administration after it pushed for a US manufacturer to be chosen.
Wylfa on the island of Anglesey, or Ynys Môn, will be home to three small modular reactors (SMRs) to be built by British manufacturer Rolls-Royce SMR. The government said it will invest £2.5bn. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Have we sorted out the nuclear fuel waste storage issue yet?
You couldn't make it up...
November 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM
You couldn't make it up...
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Entertaining myself with the definition of 'pet' being inserted by the Renters Rights Act 2025.
Probably should add:
'(e) Fear of retribution from the animal if otherwise'
to cover most cats
Probably should add:
'(e) Fear of retribution from the animal if otherwise'
to cover most cats
November 12, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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No wonder they’re a bit laissez faire about the alleged inappropriate behaviours of politicians and celebrities😏
Did you know that we allow child marriage in the US? We do, in 34 states, and four or five children are being married every day on average. I once met a Floridian married at 11 to her rapist. And California has no minimum age at all for marriage: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/o...
Opinion | Why Do We Allow Child Marriage in America?
www.nytimes.com
November 1, 2025 at 3:32 PM
No wonder they’re a bit laissez faire about the alleged inappropriate behaviours of politicians and celebrities😏
Yes
Britain would do well to remember where its power over China lies | Simon Jenkins
Britain would do well to remember where its power over China lies | Simon Jenkins
It’s ridiculous for the government to splurge on defence while it slashes spending on its most valuable asset: culture, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
www.theguardian.com
October 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Yes