Dr Kate Cushing
@drkatecushing.bsky.social
Doctor, scientist, mum, cat slave.
Public Governor Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals Trust
Long Covid & CCH.
Love Northumberland/Newcastle, owls/wildlife/books/art/music/politics/EU
Wrote Little Orange Book 4 parents of babies & small kids.
Green Party member
Public Governor Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals Trust
Long Covid & CCH.
Love Northumberland/Newcastle, owls/wildlife/books/art/music/politics/EU
Wrote Little Orange Book 4 parents of babies & small kids.
Green Party member
Awful condition.
I don’t have it, but have neurological condition also one of WORST pains known -Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalgia/Cluster/Suicide Headache. Problem w hypothalamus, Trigeminal nerve & autonomic ns.
Red hot poker eye pain,Horners & more. Each attack 15 min- 3 hr, multiple daily attacks!
I don’t have it, but have neurological condition also one of WORST pains known -Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalgia/Cluster/Suicide Headache. Problem w hypothalamus, Trigeminal nerve & autonomic ns.
Red hot poker eye pain,Horners & more. Each attack 15 min- 3 hr, multiple daily attacks!
February 3, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Awful condition.
I don’t have it, but have neurological condition also one of WORST pains known -Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalgia/Cluster/Suicide Headache. Problem w hypothalamus, Trigeminal nerve & autonomic ns.
Red hot poker eye pain,Horners & more. Each attack 15 min- 3 hr, multiple daily attacks!
I don’t have it, but have neurological condition also one of WORST pains known -Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalgia/Cluster/Suicide Headache. Problem w hypothalamus, Trigeminal nerve & autonomic ns.
Red hot poker eye pain,Horners & more. Each attack 15 min- 3 hr, multiple daily attacks!
It’s 3 pm, the sun is shining thro my bedroom window.
I’m having a restful day (orders of my Consultant), also my Siamese cat, Katsu, hasn’t let me get up!
She’s wanting snuggles- it’s like having a constant purring hot water bottle.
Just as well I have a mini fridge & kettle up here. 😊
#Cats
I’m having a restful day (orders of my Consultant), also my Siamese cat, Katsu, hasn’t let me get up!
She’s wanting snuggles- it’s like having a constant purring hot water bottle.
Just as well I have a mini fridge & kettle up here. 😊
#Cats
February 1, 2026 at 3:11 PM
It’s 3 pm, the sun is shining thro my bedroom window.
I’m having a restful day (orders of my Consultant), also my Siamese cat, Katsu, hasn’t let me get up!
She’s wanting snuggles- it’s like having a constant purring hot water bottle.
Just as well I have a mini fridge & kettle up here. 😊
#Cats
I’m having a restful day (orders of my Consultant), also my Siamese cat, Katsu, hasn’t let me get up!
She’s wanting snuggles- it’s like having a constant purring hot water bottle.
Just as well I have a mini fridge & kettle up here. 😊
#Cats
Yes- sealpoint breed 24. Full name Kaloke Katsu.
In the main all Kalokes have 2nd names starting w K -which was something their fab breeder began.
My 2 kids helped choose the name.
One of our previous Siamese was Kurylenko- Kury for short.
Some think we are calling our Siamese ‘curry or types of’! 😂
In the main all Kalokes have 2nd names starting w K -which was something their fab breeder began.
My 2 kids helped choose the name.
One of our previous Siamese was Kurylenko- Kury for short.
Some think we are calling our Siamese ‘curry or types of’! 😂
January 17, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Yes- sealpoint breed 24. Full name Kaloke Katsu.
In the main all Kalokes have 2nd names starting w K -which was something their fab breeder began.
My 2 kids helped choose the name.
One of our previous Siamese was Kurylenko- Kury for short.
Some think we are calling our Siamese ‘curry or types of’! 😂
In the main all Kalokes have 2nd names starting w K -which was something their fab breeder began.
My 2 kids helped choose the name.
One of our previous Siamese was Kurylenko- Kury for short.
Some think we are calling our Siamese ‘curry or types of’! 😂
I’m snuggling up with my Siamese cat, Katsu. She rarely leaves my side - such a poppet.
She had a laparotomy 3 weeks ago for a huge bladder stone- her shaved neck/tummy/leg not quite as bare- there’s some fuzzy fur appearing.
She’s now on special urinary food to reduce risk of another stone.😍
#Cats
She had a laparotomy 3 weeks ago for a huge bladder stone- her shaved neck/tummy/leg not quite as bare- there’s some fuzzy fur appearing.
She’s now on special urinary food to reduce risk of another stone.😍
#Cats
January 17, 2026 at 5:19 PM
I’m snuggling up with my Siamese cat, Katsu. She rarely leaves my side - such a poppet.
She had a laparotomy 3 weeks ago for a huge bladder stone- her shaved neck/tummy/leg not quite as bare- there’s some fuzzy fur appearing.
She’s now on special urinary food to reduce risk of another stone.😍
#Cats
She had a laparotomy 3 weeks ago for a huge bladder stone- her shaved neck/tummy/leg not quite as bare- there’s some fuzzy fur appearing.
She’s now on special urinary food to reduce risk of another stone.😍
#Cats
Yes- the fabulous St Oswald’s Hospice- I’ve been using their TreeCycle since it began. (I bought a second tree this year that’s potted- so one to recycle & one to keep in garden.
January 4, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Yes- the fabulous St Oswald’s Hospice- I’ve been using their TreeCycle since it began. (I bought a second tree this year that’s potted- so one to recycle & one to keep in garden.
Wishing you all a Happy Healthy 2026!
Not an easy 2025 4 me, but I’ve hope it will be better this coming year.
Been trying to summon up energy 2 head up 4 sleep 4 past few hours, during which time I had some wine, updated my photo, wished my kids & friends a Happy New Year & cuddled my cat. Night 😊
Not an easy 2025 4 me, but I’ve hope it will be better this coming year.
Been trying to summon up energy 2 head up 4 sleep 4 past few hours, during which time I had some wine, updated my photo, wished my kids & friends a Happy New Year & cuddled my cat. Night 😊
January 1, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Wishing you all a Happy Healthy 2026!
Not an easy 2025 4 me, but I’ve hope it will be better this coming year.
Been trying to summon up energy 2 head up 4 sleep 4 past few hours, during which time I had some wine, updated my photo, wished my kids & friends a Happy New Year & cuddled my cat. Night 😊
Not an easy 2025 4 me, but I’ve hope it will be better this coming year.
Been trying to summon up energy 2 head up 4 sleep 4 past few hours, during which time I had some wine, updated my photo, wished my kids & friends a Happy New Year & cuddled my cat. Night 😊
Our lovely Siamese cat, Katsu, had a laparotomy to remove a huge bladder stone, which had been causing frank blood in wee. She came home on Christmas Eve & was not happy with me or my 2 kids(!)- which is so unusual for her, as we are her 3 special peeps.
She’s now back to being her usual self
She’s now back to being her usual self
December 29, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Our lovely Siamese cat, Katsu, had a laparotomy to remove a huge bladder stone, which had been causing frank blood in wee. She came home on Christmas Eve & was not happy with me or my 2 kids(!)- which is so unusual for her, as we are her 3 special peeps.
She’s now back to being her usual self
She’s now back to being her usual self
I (with help from my cat) made a wreath this w/e using willow from my neighbour, Ivy from the garden & bits off the Christmas tree, some baubles & ribbon.
That was all my energy used up!
Rather liking the festive look via my video doorbell through the wreath!
Only one more sleep til kids here 🙌
That was all my energy used up!
Rather liking the festive look via my video doorbell through the wreath!
Only one more sleep til kids here 🙌
December 21, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I (with help from my cat) made a wreath this w/e using willow from my neighbour, Ivy from the garden & bits off the Christmas tree, some baubles & ribbon.
That was all my energy used up!
Rather liking the festive look via my video doorbell through the wreath!
Only one more sleep til kids here 🙌
That was all my energy used up!
Rather liking the festive look via my video doorbell through the wreath!
Only one more sleep til kids here 🙌
What can I say - oh the joys of obtaining a urine sample from my cat, who has haematuria.
I’m exhausted- but she’s done a little wee in the crystals- another one should be enough, fridge until my PA arrives.
Haematuria 12d ago, cleared w antibiotic injection. Now recurred-?Stress cystitis or UTI 😩
I’m exhausted- but she’s done a little wee in the crystals- another one should be enough, fridge until my PA arrives.
Haematuria 12d ago, cleared w antibiotic injection. Now recurred-?Stress cystitis or UTI 😩
December 17, 2025 at 11:37 AM
What can I say - oh the joys of obtaining a urine sample from my cat, who has haematuria.
I’m exhausted- but she’s done a little wee in the crystals- another one should be enough, fridge until my PA arrives.
Haematuria 12d ago, cleared w antibiotic injection. Now recurred-?Stress cystitis or UTI 😩
I’m exhausted- but she’s done a little wee in the crystals- another one should be enough, fridge until my PA arrives.
Haematuria 12d ago, cleared w antibiotic injection. Now recurred-?Stress cystitis or UTI 😩
Yes!
(for those who don’t know the word to plodge/plodging- I’ve included a photo of a cushion I have with this NE/Northumberland word 😊)
(for those who don’t know the word to plodge/plodging- I’ve included a photo of a cushion I have with this NE/Northumberland word 😊)
December 2, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Yes!
(for those who don’t know the word to plodge/plodging- I’ve included a photo of a cushion I have with this NE/Northumberland word 😊)
(for those who don’t know the word to plodge/plodging- I’ve included a photo of a cushion I have with this NE/Northumberland word 😊)
At my Northumberland cottage (sadly just in the process of selling) I’m surrounded by my farmer neighbour’s sheep. I have had lots of lovely conversations with the sheep through the hawthorn hedge and had a few lambs who have somehow got through into my garden & like to shelter under the trampoline.
November 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
At my Northumberland cottage (sadly just in the process of selling) I’m surrounded by my farmer neighbour’s sheep. I have had lots of lovely conversations with the sheep through the hawthorn hedge and had a few lambs who have somehow got through into my garden & like to shelter under the trampoline.
My father’s family- Cushing & Middleton are Norfolk born & bred.
November 9, 2025 at 10:40 PM
My father’s family- Cushing & Middleton are Norfolk born & bred.
Thanks, that’d be great. 😊
November 2, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Thanks, that’d be great. 😊
Thank you. A necessary weekend in bed. I have my cat, Katsu, under the covers - she’s warming my feet. Every so often she comes out from under the duvet- think she must get really hot.
One of my lovely neighbours is making lunch & my son will be back down from Edinburgh later- so a lovely day. 😊
One of my lovely neighbours is making lunch & my son will be back down from Edinburgh later- so a lovely day. 😊
November 2, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Thank you. A necessary weekend in bed. I have my cat, Katsu, under the covers - she’s warming my feet. Every so often she comes out from under the duvet- think she must get really hot.
One of my lovely neighbours is making lunch & my son will be back down from Edinburgh later- so a lovely day. 😊
One of my lovely neighbours is making lunch & my son will be back down from Edinburgh later- so a lovely day. 😊
Watching @channel4news.bsky.social I thought I was listening to a Reform politician-no, it was Labour’s Jonathan Hinder. Constantly talking about deterrents to migration & interrupting/talking over @greenparty.org.uk @carladenyer.bsky.social
He didn’t listen to anything Carla was suggesting.
He didn’t listen to anything Carla was suggesting.
October 28, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Watching @channel4news.bsky.social I thought I was listening to a Reform politician-no, it was Labour’s Jonathan Hinder. Constantly talking about deterrents to migration & interrupting/talking over @greenparty.org.uk @carladenyer.bsky.social
He didn’t listen to anything Carla was suggesting.
He didn’t listen to anything Carla was suggesting.
My Siamese, Katsu, stretches out really long too! 😊
October 26, 2025 at 7:10 PM
My Siamese, Katsu, stretches out really long too! 😊
@nclgreenparty.bsky.social Just became a member of @greenparty.org.uk & I am based in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Thought I’d say Hello 👋 😊
Thought I’d say Hello 👋 😊
October 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM
@nclgreenparty.bsky.social Just became a member of @greenparty.org.uk & I am based in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Thought I’d say Hello 👋 😊
Thought I’d say Hello 👋 😊
I’ve just become a member of The Green Party, after listening to @zackpolanski.bsky.social
I was a member of Labour Party, but feel more aligned to Green Party policies, esp re our #NHS, disability benefits/Public Services/tax on extremely wealthy/EU/on COVID & #CleanAir /environment, Gaza/refugees
I was a member of Labour Party, but feel more aligned to Green Party policies, esp re our #NHS, disability benefits/Public Services/tax on extremely wealthy/EU/on COVID & #CleanAir /environment, Gaza/refugees
October 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I’ve just become a member of The Green Party, after listening to @zackpolanski.bsky.social
I was a member of Labour Party, but feel more aligned to Green Party policies, esp re our #NHS, disability benefits/Public Services/tax on extremely wealthy/EU/on COVID & #CleanAir /environment, Gaza/refugees
I was a member of Labour Party, but feel more aligned to Green Party policies, esp re our #NHS, disability benefits/Public Services/tax on extremely wealthy/EU/on COVID & #CleanAir /environment, Gaza/refugees
Every night my cat, Katsu, miaows & encourages me up to bed. If I don’t head up, she leaves the room….. and then returns after a bit to try again.
I feel like I’m being ‘naughty’ if I don’t go- so always follow her by her 3rd try!!
I feel like I’m being ‘naughty’ if I don’t go- so always follow her by her 3rd try!!
October 15, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Every night my cat, Katsu, miaows & encourages me up to bed. If I don’t head up, she leaves the room….. and then returns after a bit to try again.
I feel like I’m being ‘naughty’ if I don’t go- so always follow her by her 3rd try!!
I feel like I’m being ‘naughty’ if I don’t go- so always follow her by her 3rd try!!
Up in Northumberland last week, rudbeckia from the garden- made me feel ‘autumnal’ & brought me joy. 🙂
October 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Up in Northumberland last week, rudbeckia from the garden- made me feel ‘autumnal’ & brought me joy. 🙂
Crumbs- just finished watching Ep9 of #ChiefOfWar
Really enjoyed the series.
A very tense, brutal & graphic last episode-
I held my breathe for much of it…… I’m not squeamish-
but a couple of things made me exclaim ‘Blimey yuk!’
Certainly not for the fainthearted.
Really enjoyed the series.
A very tense, brutal & graphic last episode-
I held my breathe for much of it…… I’m not squeamish-
but a couple of things made me exclaim ‘Blimey yuk!’
Certainly not for the fainthearted.
September 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Crumbs- just finished watching Ep9 of #ChiefOfWar
Really enjoyed the series.
A very tense, brutal & graphic last episode-
I held my breathe for much of it…… I’m not squeamish-
but a couple of things made me exclaim ‘Blimey yuk!’
Certainly not for the fainthearted.
Really enjoyed the series.
A very tense, brutal & graphic last episode-
I held my breathe for much of it…… I’m not squeamish-
but a couple of things made me exclaim ‘Blimey yuk!’
Certainly not for the fainthearted.
Snap re blackberries at Northumberland coast in my cottage garden.
Apple & bramble crumble made by my son Harry- yum.
Apple & bramble crumble made by my son Harry- yum.
September 16, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Snap re blackberries at Northumberland coast in my cottage garden.
Apple & bramble crumble made by my son Harry- yum.
Apple & bramble crumble made by my son Harry- yum.
Oh, I feel sad- Robert Redford has died. He was such a beautiful man- and was one of my mum’s favourite pin ups (I rather liked him too ☺️)
#RobertRedford
#RobertRedford
September 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Oh, I feel sad- Robert Redford has died. He was such a beautiful man- and was one of my mum’s favourite pin ups (I rather liked him too ☺️)
#RobertRedford
#RobertRedford