Gerard
@gerardmichael.bsky.social
40 yrs NHS - mostly palliative care.
Retired 2017. Rejoined 2020 as C19 vaccinator. Writing a memoir.
Married 42 yrs 3 daughters 4 grchildren + 1 🐈⬛
Books Music BBCR3
Very amateur gardener/writer.
Happy with life. Long may it last.
Retired 2017. Rejoined 2020 as C19 vaccinator. Writing a memoir.
Married 42 yrs 3 daughters 4 grchildren + 1 🐈⬛
Books Music BBCR3
Very amateur gardener/writer.
Happy with life. Long may it last.
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Better late than never. Goodnight, all 😴
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Better late than never. Goodnight, all 😴
December 5, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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Happy Wordling, Wordlers 👍👍👍
December 4, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Physical activity for adults & older adults
December 3, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Physical activity for adults & older adults
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My phone is out of action but I managed to do this on my PC for the First Time Ever. Anyway, hurrah, says me 😂
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December 2, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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My phone is out of action but I managed to do this on my PC for the First Time Ever. Anyway, hurrah, says me 😂
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December 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Happy first day of Advent, Wordlers, wherever you are 👋😊
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Happy first day of Advent, Wordlers, wherever you are 👋😊
November 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Happy first day of Advent, Wordlers, wherever you are 👋😊
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Happy first day of Advent, Wordlers, wherever you are 👋😊
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November 29, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Happy Saturday, Wordlers 😊
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I wasn't expecting that! Happy Friday evening, Wordlers 👋😊
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I wasn't expecting that! Happy Friday evening, Wordlers 👋😊
November 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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I wasn't expecting that! Happy Friday evening, Wordlers 👋😊
Reposted by Gerard
Without major investment, the govt’s 'commitment' to supporting people to palliative care is nothing but soft soap.
Please don’t buy it. Write to your MP. Speak out. Demand better.
Thank you @laylamoran.bsky.social & team for this hugely important work.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Please don’t buy it. Write to your MP. Speak out. Demand better.
Thank you @laylamoran.bsky.social & team for this hugely important work.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Warning issued as palliative care in England is ‘failing to meet people’s needs’
A new report has highlighted that bereavement support for loved ones, while "valuable", is "frequently inaccessible".
www.independent.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Without major investment, the govt’s 'commitment' to supporting people to palliative care is nothing but soft soap.
Please don’t buy it. Write to your MP. Speak out. Demand better.
Thank you @laylamoran.bsky.social & team for this hugely important work.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Please don’t buy it. Write to your MP. Speak out. Demand better.
Thank you @laylamoran.bsky.social & team for this hugely important work.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Reposted by Gerard
“We thank the committee for this report – we remain committed to transforming palliative and end of life care through our 10-Year Health Plan.”
I’ve read the NHS 10-year plan cover to cover.
It’s 171 pages long.
Guess how many times the words “palliative care” appear?
Once.
I’ve read the NHS 10-year plan cover to cover.
It’s 171 pages long.
Guess how many times the words “palliative care” appear?
Once.
November 28, 2025 at 8:29 AM
“We thank the committee for this report – we remain committed to transforming palliative and end of life care through our 10-Year Health Plan.”
I’ve read the NHS 10-year plan cover to cover.
It’s 171 pages long.
Guess how many times the words “palliative care” appear?
Once.
I’ve read the NHS 10-year plan cover to cover.
It’s 171 pages long.
Guess how many times the words “palliative care” appear?
Once.
Reposted by Gerard
For anyone who cares about ensuring their loved ones can die with comfort & dignity, it makes for singularly depressing reading – key findings summarised in pics below.
But perhaps most depressing of all is the government’s response to the report, this glib one-liner from a spokesperson:
But perhaps most depressing of all is the government’s response to the report, this glib one-liner from a spokesperson:
November 28, 2025 at 8:28 AM
For anyone who cares about ensuring their loved ones can die with comfort & dignity, it makes for singularly depressing reading – key findings summarised in pics below.
But perhaps most depressing of all is the government’s response to the report, this glib one-liner from a spokesperson:
But perhaps most depressing of all is the government’s response to the report, this glib one-liner from a spokesperson:
Reposted by Gerard
🧵/ Today a damning parliamentary report on the state of palliative care services in England was published.
Services are patchy, underfunded & “ill-equipped” to address end-of-life needs.
Bereavement support is “frequently inaccessible.
The palliative care workforce is in a “critical” situation”.
Services are patchy, underfunded & “ill-equipped” to address end-of-life needs.
Bereavement support is “frequently inaccessible.
The palliative care workforce is in a “critical” situation”.
November 28, 2025 at 8:25 AM
🧵/ Today a damning parliamentary report on the state of palliative care services in England was published.
Services are patchy, underfunded & “ill-equipped” to address end-of-life needs.
Bereavement support is “frequently inaccessible.
The palliative care workforce is in a “critical” situation”.
Services are patchy, underfunded & “ill-equipped” to address end-of-life needs.
Bereavement support is “frequently inaccessible.
The palliative care workforce is in a “critical” situation”.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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November 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Happy Monday evening, Wordlers 👋😃
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Happy Monday evening, Wordlers 👋😃
November 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Happy Monday evening, Wordlers 👋😃
Just finished this brilliant novel by one of my favourite authors. I was reminded of another of my favourite books, The Butchering Art by @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Just finished this brilliant novel by one of my favourite authors. I was reminded of another of my favourite books, The Butchering Art by @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social
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November 23, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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November 22, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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November 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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November 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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November 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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After a day spent painting our lounge, I'm more than happy with this. Shower time now. Enjoy your evening, Wordlers 😊
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After a day spent painting our lounge, I'm more than happy with this. Shower time now. Enjoy your evening, Wordlers 😊
November 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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After a day spent painting our lounge, I'm more than happy with this. Shower time now. Enjoy your evening, Wordlers 😊
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After a day spent painting our lounge, I'm more than happy with this. Shower time now. Enjoy your evening, Wordlers 😊
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November 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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November 14, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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