@elisabe.bsky.social
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🚨When we go to hospital, it’s rarely for something easy. But patients and their families are being immediately met with fees just to park their cars. And these charges are going up!
I’ve just signed the petition to Scrap hospital parking charges now
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/parking-...
I’ve just signed the petition to Scrap hospital parking charges now
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/parking-...
Scrap hospital parking charges now!
Need to visit the hospital? Patients, families and NHS staff are being met with rising fees just to park their cars. Join me and sign this petition from 38 Degrees to demand these unfair charges are s...
act.38degrees.org.uk
February 15, 2026 at 9:19 PM
🚨When we go to hospital, it’s rarely for something easy. But patients and their families are being immediately met with fees just to park their cars. And these charges are going up!
I’ve just signed the petition to Scrap hospital parking charges now
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/parking-...
I’ve just signed the petition to Scrap hospital parking charges now
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/parking-...
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A new systematic analysis of intermittent fasting from 22 randomized trials shows no advantage for weight loss or other outcomes compared with regular diet advice
www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
February 16, 2026 at 1:02 AM
A new systematic analysis of intermittent fasting from 22 randomized trials shows no advantage for weight loss or other outcomes compared with regular diet advice
www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
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Please please vaccinate your child against measles.
This is from our @independentsage.bsky.social report from last year, led by @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social & @helensalisbury.bsky.social
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This is from our @independentsage.bsky.social report from last year, led by @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social & @helensalisbury.bsky.social
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January 26, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Please please vaccinate your child against measles.
This is from our @independentsage.bsky.social report from last year, led by @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social & @helensalisbury.bsky.social
independentsage.org/wp-content/u...
This is from our @independentsage.bsky.social report from last year, led by @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social & @helensalisbury.bsky.social
independentsage.org/wp-content/u...
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Big day today.
Surgery ✅
Complications ✅ (sorted)
Radiotherapy ✅
Some of you know the story, some of you don't...
It's been an eventful few months, but as they tell you on management courses: turn your threats into opportunities!
@nhslothcharity.bsky.social
www.justgiving.com/page/patrici...
Surgery ✅
Complications ✅ (sorted)
Radiotherapy ✅
Some of you know the story, some of you don't...
It's been an eventful few months, but as they tell you on management courses: turn your threats into opportunities!
@nhslothcharity.bsky.social
www.justgiving.com/page/patrici...
Patricia's fundraiser for NHS Lothian Charity
Help Patricia Elliott raise money to support NHS Lothian Charity
www.justgiving.com
January 23, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Big day today.
Surgery ✅
Complications ✅ (sorted)
Radiotherapy ✅
Some of you know the story, some of you don't...
It's been an eventful few months, but as they tell you on management courses: turn your threats into opportunities!
@nhslothcharity.bsky.social
www.justgiving.com/page/patrici...
Surgery ✅
Complications ✅ (sorted)
Radiotherapy ✅
Some of you know the story, some of you don't...
It's been an eventful few months, but as they tell you on management courses: turn your threats into opportunities!
@nhslothcharity.bsky.social
www.justgiving.com/page/patrici...
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Our government has looked away from ongoing deaths on Covid for years whilst we are told to continue to wash hands only for a predominantly airborne virus. It’s also not just the UK but a wider global issue.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
Over 14,000 people in England and Wales died with Covid after hospital infection
Over 14,000 people in England and Wales died with Covid after catching the virus in hospital - these were all people who had attended for another reason, be it surgery, cancer treatment, or following an accident
www.mirror.co.uk
February 1, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Our government has looked away from ongoing deaths on Covid for years whilst we are told to continue to wash hands only for a predominantly airborne virus. It’s also not just the UK but a wider global issue.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
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A nurse in North England shared this urgent testimony from the front lines. Patients are left in corridors for hours.
The crisis is real and the loss of dignity is devastating.
NHS staff: We need your voices to demand change. Share your experience: whistleblowersoftware.com/secure/every...
The crisis is real and the loss of dignity is devastating.
NHS staff: We need your voices to demand change. Share your experience: whistleblowersoftware.com/secure/every...
February 1, 2026 at 4:03 PM
A nurse in North England shared this urgent testimony from the front lines. Patients are left in corridors for hours.
The crisis is real and the loss of dignity is devastating.
NHS staff: We need your voices to demand change. Share your experience: whistleblowersoftware.com/secure/every...
The crisis is real and the loss of dignity is devastating.
NHS staff: We need your voices to demand change. Share your experience: whistleblowersoftware.com/secure/every...
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1/ This pause is obviously concerning to researchers & universities & I’d like to specifically register the point that if the reason of ‘aligning with national priorities’ means more policy-driven & less free ideas-driven research then this move is of even more concern.
www.msn.com/en-in/politi...
www.msn.com/en-in/politi...
February 1, 2026 at 10:25 AM
1/ This pause is obviously concerning to researchers & universities & I’d like to specifically register the point that if the reason of ‘aligning with national priorities’ means more policy-driven & less free ideas-driven research then this move is of even more concern.
www.msn.com/en-in/politi...
www.msn.com/en-in/politi...
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This study suggests that #AdvanceCarePlanning may be well-received and could be discussed earlier with adults living with long-term conditions, before onset of advanced illness or severe frailty doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @sonyabushell.bsky.social @wolfsonpallcare.bsky.social #PrimaryCare
January 15, 2026 at 1:15 PM
This study suggests that #AdvanceCarePlanning may be well-received and could be discussed earlier with adults living with long-term conditions, before onset of advanced illness or severe frailty doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @sonyabushell.bsky.social @wolfsonpallcare.bsky.social #PrimaryCare
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BuDS roundly condemns the unprecedented and extraordinary threat to use the Parliament Act to bypass the House of Lords and force the Assisted Dying/Suicide Bill through Parliament. (1/2)
buds.org.uk/buds-view-us...
buds.org.uk/buds-view-us...
BuDS' View On Using The Parliament Act To Salvage The Assisted Suicide Bill
BuDS roundly condemns the unprecedented and extraordinary threat to use the Parliament Act to bypass the House of Lords and force the Assisted Dying/Suicide Bill through Parliament
buds.org.uk
January 30, 2026 at 7:11 PM
BuDS roundly condemns the unprecedented and extraordinary threat to use the Parliament Act to bypass the House of Lords and force the Assisted Dying/Suicide Bill through Parliament. (1/2)
buds.org.uk/buds-view-us...
buds.org.uk/buds-view-us...
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Curse of Private Equity.
PE firms cashing in on Britain’s special needs crisis.
Councils paying £90,000 - £104,614 a year for day-pupils with complex needs to Abu Dhabi controlled entities. Council spending £2.2bn a year.
No curbs on profiteering.
archive.ph/LdXqs
PE firms cashing in on Britain’s special needs crisis.
Councils paying £90,000 - £104,614 a year for day-pupils with complex needs to Abu Dhabi controlled entities. Council spending £2.2bn a year.
No curbs on profiteering.
archive.ph/LdXqs
The private equity firms cashing in on Britain’s special needs crisis
Specialist schools are a source of income for investors and a financial burden on cash-strapped councils
www.telegraph.co.uk
January 30, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Curse of Private Equity.
PE firms cashing in on Britain’s special needs crisis.
Councils paying £90,000 - £104,614 a year for day-pupils with complex needs to Abu Dhabi controlled entities. Council spending £2.2bn a year.
No curbs on profiteering.
archive.ph/LdXqs
PE firms cashing in on Britain’s special needs crisis.
Councils paying £90,000 - £104,614 a year for day-pupils with complex needs to Abu Dhabi controlled entities. Council spending £2.2bn a year.
No curbs on profiteering.
archive.ph/LdXqs
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“You must walk to school on a grey Newcastle morning wearing a black coat, black trousers and black shoes.”
You’ve gone too far, Goth Academy.
You’ve gone too far, Goth Academy.
Mam slams 'baffling' school uniform policy with coats 'not fit for purpose'
She is calling for the school to change its coat policy saying it is 'not acceptable at all'
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
January 24, 2026 at 9:43 AM
“You must walk to school on a grey Newcastle morning wearing a black coat, black trousers and black shoes.”
You’ve gone too far, Goth Academy.
You’ve gone too far, Goth Academy.
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"Take all that into account, and the pay that resident doctors are getting from the NHS is in fact pretty poor."
Political economist @richardjmurphy.bsky.social joins @kamranabbasi.bsky.social to discuss the economics of doctors' pay claims.
Listen in full:
open.spotify.com/episode/4HHJ...
Political economist @richardjmurphy.bsky.social joins @kamranabbasi.bsky.social to discuss the economics of doctors' pay claims.
Listen in full:
open.spotify.com/episode/4HHJ...
January 23, 2026 at 6:49 PM
"Take all that into account, and the pay that resident doctors are getting from the NHS is in fact pretty poor."
Political economist @richardjmurphy.bsky.social joins @kamranabbasi.bsky.social to discuss the economics of doctors' pay claims.
Listen in full:
open.spotify.com/episode/4HHJ...
Political economist @richardjmurphy.bsky.social joins @kamranabbasi.bsky.social to discuss the economics of doctors' pay claims.
Listen in full:
open.spotify.com/episode/4HHJ...
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Surveillance of personal accounts, warnings not to post about work even when a workplace wasn't identified, punitive actions taken despite not breaching any reportable guidelines (sometimes even after employees had left an org)- these were all seen as signs of toxic culture.
a pink haired anime girl with a tape over her mouth
Alt: a pink haired anime girl with a tape over her mouth
media.tenor.com
January 18, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Surveillance of personal accounts, warnings not to post about work even when a workplace wasn't identified, punitive actions taken despite not breaching any reportable guidelines (sometimes even after employees had left an org)- these were all seen as signs of toxic culture.
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It's a self-reinforcing loop- toxic workplace cultures make people unwilling to act internally, so people seek advice or support externally, but the same toxic culture causes orgs to silence them... which makes it even less likely that the toxic culture will improve.
a man in a suit and tie is sitting at a desk with the letters snl on the bottom
Alt: a man in a suit and tie is sitting at a desk waving both hands in circles
media.tenor.com
January 18, 2026 at 8:41 AM
It's a self-reinforcing loop- toxic workplace cultures make people unwilling to act internally, so people seek advice or support externally, but the same toxic culture causes orgs to silence them... which makes it even less likely that the toxic culture will improve.
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As a U.S. Veteran, I’m Ashamed of What Trump Just Said About Our Allies
YouTube video by The Y’s Guyz
youtu.be
January 25, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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Help us in our fight:
Crowdfunder:
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/safe-clean...
Donate without any fees:
www.clinicallyvulnerable.org/donate
THANK YOU!
Crowdfunder:
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/safe-clean...
Donate without any fees:
www.clinicallyvulnerable.org/donate
THANK YOU!
Clean Air & Safer Access
We urgently need your help to support families by improving safer access, providing vital support, and advocating for freedoms.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
January 25, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Help us in our fight:
Crowdfunder:
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/safe-clean...
Donate without any fees:
www.clinicallyvulnerable.org/donate
THANK YOU!
Crowdfunder:
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/safe-clean...
Donate without any fees:
www.clinicallyvulnerable.org/donate
THANK YOU!
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This tragedy was not unforeseeable.
Dr Christine Peters, a consultant microbiologist, repeatedly warned that conditions at the hospital were unsafe - especially for immunocompromised patients.
Her warnings were ignored.
2/2
news.sky.com/story/it-cos...
Dr Christine Peters, a consultant microbiologist, repeatedly warned that conditions at the hospital were unsafe - especially for immunocompromised patients.
Her warnings were ignored.
2/2
news.sky.com/story/it-cos...
January 25, 2026 at 2:05 PM
This tragedy was not unforeseeable.
Dr Christine Peters, a consultant microbiologist, repeatedly warned that conditions at the hospital were unsafe - especially for immunocompromised patients.
Her warnings were ignored.
2/2
news.sky.com/story/it-cos...
Dr Christine Peters, a consultant microbiologist, repeatedly warned that conditions at the hospital were unsafe - especially for immunocompromised patients.
Her warnings were ignored.
2/2
news.sky.com/story/it-cos...
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Very interesting paper from @drlindadykes.bsky.social on toxic workplace cultures in UK (NHS) setting
Re-upping this amazing paper from @DrLindaDykes + team.
“It's not bullying if I do it to everyone”: What are the red flags of a toxic healthcare workplace culture? #MedTwitter responses from UK NHS healthcare professionals – A qualitative study
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
“It's not bullying if I do it to everyone”: What are the red flags of a toxic healthcare workplace culture? #MedTwitter responses from UK NHS healthcare professionals – A qualitative study
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
“It's not bullying if I do it to everyone”: What are the red flags of a toxic healthcare workplace culture? #MedTwitter responses from UK NHS healthcare professionals – A qualitative study
The study aimed to understand NHS healthcare workers’ perceptions of toxic organisational cultures and behaviours, by undertaking an analysis of tweet…
www.sciencedirect.com
January 25, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Very interesting paper from @drlindadykes.bsky.social on toxic workplace cultures in UK (NHS) setting
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Blocking Andy Burnham leaves Keir Starmer isolated
This is a decision that will be entirely put at the door of the Prime Minister
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
This is a decision that will be entirely put at the door of the Prime Minister
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Blocking Andy Burnham leaves Keir Starmer isolated
This is a decision that will be entirely put at the door of the Prime Minister
www.newstatesman.com
January 25, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Blocking Andy Burnham leaves Keir Starmer isolated
This is a decision that will be entirely put at the door of the Prime Minister
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
This is a decision that will be entirely put at the door of the Prime Minister
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
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“The decision was made by 10 members of the NEC, including… the prime minister himself… The prime minister was among those who voted to block Burnham from standing”
Chris Mason BBC
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Chris Mason BBC
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Andy Burnham's bid to return as MP blocked by Labour ruling body
The Greater Manchester mayor is seen as a potential leadership challenger to Sir Keir Starmer.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM
“The decision was made by 10 members of the NEC, including… the prime minister himself… The prime minister was among those who voted to block Burnham from standing”
Chris Mason BBC
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Chris Mason BBC
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Today we release our State of Ageing 2025 infographics.
December 2, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Today we release our State of Ageing 2025 infographics.
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Good.
https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/keir-starmer-challenge-trump-troops-slur-qphb9h5mf
https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/keir-starmer-challenge-trump-troops-slur-qphb9h5mf
Keir Starmer ‘will challenge Trump over Nato troops slur’
Prime minister will address false claim that European soldiers avoided the front lines in Afghanistan, minister says
www.thetimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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BREAKING: Andy Burnham confirms he's running for selection for the Gorton and Denton by-election
January 24, 2026 at 5:02 PM
BREAKING: Andy Burnham confirms he's running for selection for the Gorton and Denton by-election
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Curse of Private Equity.
Vets under pressure to increase revenue,
Six companies control 60% of the UK's pet-care market
Prices up by 63% between 2016 and 2023.
Vets pressurised to meet financial targets by offering costly tests and treatment options.
Govts do nothing. Now handing the NHS to PE.
Vets under pressure to increase revenue,
Six companies control 60% of the UK's pet-care market
Prices up by 63% between 2016 and 2023.
Vets pressurised to meet financial targets by offering costly tests and treatment options.
Govts do nothing. Now handing the NHS to PE.
Vets under increasing pressure to make money for corporate owners, BBC told
Questions have been raised about whether the pet-care market is giving customers value for money.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 12, 2026 at 7:33 AM
Curse of Private Equity.
Vets under pressure to increase revenue,
Six companies control 60% of the UK's pet-care market
Prices up by 63% between 2016 and 2023.
Vets pressurised to meet financial targets by offering costly tests and treatment options.
Govts do nothing. Now handing the NHS to PE.
Vets under pressure to increase revenue,
Six companies control 60% of the UK's pet-care market
Prices up by 63% between 2016 and 2023.
Vets pressurised to meet financial targets by offering costly tests and treatment options.
Govts do nothing. Now handing the NHS to PE.
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Nearly half of hospital Trusts have a ‘planned’ deficit £2.2bn this year
The context here is that GP practices don’t run at a deficit, have had £2.2bn removed from their budgets over the past 10yrs ~20%
Make this make sense @wesstreeting patients need GPs, GPs need employment
The context here is that GP practices don’t run at a deficit, have had £2.2bn removed from their budgets over the past 10yrs ~20%
Make this make sense @wesstreeting patients need GPs, GPs need employment
January 9, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Nearly half of hospital Trusts have a ‘planned’ deficit £2.2bn this year
The context here is that GP practices don’t run at a deficit, have had £2.2bn removed from their budgets over the past 10yrs ~20%
Make this make sense @wesstreeting patients need GPs, GPs need employment
The context here is that GP practices don’t run at a deficit, have had £2.2bn removed from their budgets over the past 10yrs ~20%
Make this make sense @wesstreeting patients need GPs, GPs need employment