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Sandy Thomson @drsandythomson.bsky.social · 1d

Fantastic day of Geriatric medicine regional teaching @rcphysicians.bsky.social #TheSpine in Liverpool today bringing together 45 Mersey & Manchester/Lancashire Registrars 😊
Core Geri topics included Stroke, PD, vestibular disorders, heart failure and palliative care with group and plenary sessions

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Sandy Thomson @drsandythomson.bsky.social · 3d

Glorious weekend in God’s Own Country.

Sandy Thomson @drsandythomson.bsky.social · 5d

We’ve had a bit of a hiatus but the L5 Learning Board is back up and running after our migration/exodus from that other place.
As always the content and variety is driven by conversations with our terrific resident doctors.
And I always keep learning too.

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Sandy Thomson @drsandythomson.bsky.social · 7d

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Hmm. Sure.
The solution to this is to fund more GP places. We have a surplus of incredibly well-trained GPs waiting to join terrific GP colleagues in primary care.
Yes, look at booking systems, but BIGGER PICTURE.
HM Government should choose more wise solutions.

Every GP practice must now offer online booking

Move comes despite opposition from union, with ministers saying NHS needs to embrace digital tech.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Royal College of Physicians @rcphysicians.bsky.social · 26d

In her latest blog, Dr Zuzanna Sawicka, RCP clinical director for patient safety and clinical standards, reflects on the reality of #corridorcare – and what it tells us about #NHS pressures all year round: ow.ly/BSTM50WUBlU

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Royal College of Physicians @rcphysicians.bsky.social · 12d

🗳️The RCP constitutional vote is now live!

Online ballot of all eligible #RCPfellows is now open. Voting will be open for 2 weeks until 10 October 2025. Fellows will receive an email with instructions on how to vote.

Your voice matters – please vote. Learn more: ow.ly/nmcV50X2Ohm

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Sandy Thomson @drsandythomson.bsky.social · 10d

It’s great to see the RCP working with other Colleges and Trusts to tackle this.
Good examples across the UK of hospitals with NO temporary escalation spaces or corridor care. It’s said TES use is a choice and not an inevitability.
We can do so much better.

Royal College of Physicians @rcphysicians.bsky.social · 11d

Data from our snapshot survey earlier this year showed that almost four in five physicians are looking after #patients in temporary environments.

RCP regional adviser Dr Andrew Lansdown calls on the next Welsh government to radically transform #socialcare ow.ly/1PZC50X20M5

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Sandy Thomson @drsandythomson.bsky.social · 13d

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This was the cause of much excitement in our house yesterday. For Mrs T as a clinical geneticist looking after families with HD and myself as a PDologist thinking about the broader implications for neurodegenerative diseases. Amazing.

Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time

One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Sandy Thomson @drsandythomson.bsky.social · 17d

I’m sorry to hear that John has died.
He was a great supporter of Parkinson’s UK and I was fortunate enough to meet him presenting our team with an award several years ago.
Interested and interesting.
Kind and thoughtful.
This is a loss.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 17d

Broadcaster John Stapleton dies aged 79

Stapleton, who had Parkinson’s disease complicated by pneumonia, died peacefully in hospital, his agent said The broadcaster John Stapleton, who had Parkinson’s disease complicated by pneumonia, died peacefully in hospital early on Sunday morning, his agent said. He was 79. Stapleton presented on programmes including the BBC’s Watchdog and GMTV’s News Hour. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

Sandy Thomson @drsandythomson.bsky.social · 25d

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I’m oncall this weekend. I alway enjoy my weekends at work, but this has had me chuckling all day.

Nuns on the run! Brilliant. Read the whole article to enjoy the mayhem.

Defiant nuns flee Austrian care home for their abandoned convent in the Alps

Sisters Bernadette, Regina and Rita needed a locksmith to get back into their convent, defying Church leaders.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Sandy Thomson @drsandythomson.bsky.social · 29d

The devil, as always, is in the detail.
That being said, Trust Boards will be anxious at the way their position in this league will be seen by patients, carers and staff.

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Sandy Thomson @drsandythomson.bsky.social · 29d

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Best and worst-performing NHS Trusts in England named

The new league tables score trusts on measures including finances and patient access to care.

www.bbc.co.uk

Sandy Thomson @drsandythomson.bsky.social · Sep 6

Rehydrating and avoiding the mobs.
This always provides a safe haven.
@ianrankin1.bsky.social

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Sandy Thomson @drsandythomson.bsky.social · Aug 30

Stop it. All of you. Now. 🙈

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Sandy Thomson @drsandythomson.bsky.social · Aug 23

Today. Headspace. Chatsworth.

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Sandy Thomson @drsandythomson.bsky.social · Aug 10

If anyone is in need of a clever, witty, character-driven murder mystery to clear their head, I cannot recommend this enough.
It has provided several evenings of pure joy chez Thomson.

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Sandy Thomson @drsandythomson.bsky.social · Jul 28

Try being a Geriatrician.

One of the largest group of physicians in the UK, and yet nary a drama or documentary about us 🤷🏻‍♂️

I might ask Channel 5 to commission one: “Geriatricians on the Edge!”
High octane. Like a phosphate enema.

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Sandy Thomson @drsandythomson.bsky.social · Jul 18

Not the easiest of weeks.
Looking forward to employing some natural healing during the rest of the summer.

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Sandy Thomson @drsandythomson.bsky.social · Jul 16

I visited a library recently.
The things you come across…

Sandy Thomson @drsandythomson.bsky.social · Jul 13

In the meantime I’ll get a justgiving going 😉

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Sandy Thomson @drsandythomson.bsky.social · Jul 12

This is a disaster.
Sadly, an inevitable one as rates soared in Liverpool over the last few weeks.
And a preventable one. There will be more.

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Sandy Thomson @drsandythomson.bsky.social · Jul 10

I can’t answer your question but I’d like to know what you’re getting for £166 a year.

I know what the GMC is getting.

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Sandy Thomson @drsandythomson.bsky.social · Jul 7

A New York State of mind, from a sunny July 4th weekend.

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Sandy Thomson @drsandythomson.bsky.social · Jul 6

This is a common theme I’m hearing.
You weren’t the only one.
It’s made me somewhat cross.

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Sandy Thomson @drsandythomson.bsky.social · Jul 6

I’ve read this well-researched and written article twice. I’d recommend it.

What makes me the most cross is the deplorable exploitation of a CBS diagnosis underpinning the whole narrative.
No way does this guy have CBS. No way. Just not possible.

The Observer @theobserveruk.bsky.social · Jul 6

Penniless and homeless, Raynor and Moth Winn found fame with their story of their 630-mile walk to salvation. The Salt Path became a global bestseller and was adapted into a major film.

But we can reveal it wasn’t the whole truth.

@chloehadj.bsky.social

Read more:

The real Salt Path: how the couple behind a bestseller le...

Penniless and homeless, the Winns found fame and fortune with the story of their 630-mile walk to salvation. We can reveal it was far from the truth

observer.co.uk

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