Tony wilkinson
@tony-wilkinson.bsky.social
Living with Parkinson's since 2015, Ambassador for World Parkinson's Congress. Advocating for PWPs on a global scale. Parkinson's chose me? It chose the wrong person!
Do you own a Tesla? If you do, I'd seriously recommend reading this article. Very worrying.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
‘The vehicle suddenly accelerated with our baby in it’: the terrifying truth about why Tesla’s cars keep crashing
Elon Musk is obsessive about the design of his supercars, right down to the disappearing door handles. But a series of shocking incidents – from drivers trapped in burning vehicles to dramatic stops o...
www.theguardian.com
July 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Do you own a Tesla? If you do, I'd seriously recommend reading this article. Very worrying.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Kate Wilkinson.
I have taken Tony’s post to highlight the important role carers play in enabling the PWP to live a better life through the support we give and which we ourselves often fail to recognise. See clip.
I have taken Tony’s post to highlight the important role carers play in enabling the PWP to live a better life through the support we give and which we ourselves often fail to recognise. See clip.
April 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Kate Wilkinson.
I have taken Tony’s post to highlight the important role carers play in enabling the PWP to live a better life through the support we give and which we ourselves often fail to recognise. See clip.
I have taken Tony’s post to highlight the important role carers play in enabling the PWP to live a better life through the support we give and which we ourselves often fail to recognise. See clip.
Med's on time.
Med's on time.
One simple action, out standing results. See attached link
youtube.com/shorts/MrBhX...
Why can't we have this sorted?
Med's on time.
One simple action, out standing results. See attached link
youtube.com/shorts/MrBhX...
Why can't we have this sorted?
April 8, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Med's on time.
Med's on time.
One simple action, out standing results. See attached link
youtube.com/shorts/MrBhX...
Why can't we have this sorted?
Med's on time.
One simple action, out standing results. See attached link
youtube.com/shorts/MrBhX...
Why can't we have this sorted?
HAPPY ST PATRICK’S DAY
Wherever you are, have a safe, enjoyable time.
Tony, Kate, and Rufus.
Wherever you are, have a safe, enjoyable time.
Tony, Kate, and Rufus.
March 17, 2025 at 6:33 AM
HAPPY ST PATRICK’S DAY
Wherever you are, have a safe, enjoyable time.
Tony, Kate, and Rufus.
Wherever you are, have a safe, enjoyable time.
Tony, Kate, and Rufus.
BIG THANK YOU TO.
John O'Leary and his wife Mary from Cork.
Excellent and powerful article in the Irish Times.
Parkinson’s: ‘I know it will beat me in the end, but I’m going to make it wait’
www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...
John O'Leary and his wife Mary from Cork.
Excellent and powerful article in the Irish Times.
Parkinson’s: ‘I know it will beat me in the end, but I’m going to make it wait’
www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...
Parkinson’s: ‘I know it will beat me in the end, but I’m going to make it wait’
Despite being diagnosed eight years ago, John O’Leary is refusing to let the neurological condition dominate his life
www.irishtimes.com
March 11, 2025 at 9:06 AM
BIG THANK YOU TO.
John O'Leary and his wife Mary from Cork.
Excellent and powerful article in the Irish Times.
Parkinson’s: ‘I know it will beat me in the end, but I’m going to make it wait’
www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...
John O'Leary and his wife Mary from Cork.
Excellent and powerful article in the Irish Times.
Parkinson’s: ‘I know it will beat me in the end, but I’m going to make it wait’
www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...
We had a good journey up to Dublin, a certain someone snuck into the rucksack for the trip. At the weekend gone, I rang many of the TDs and senators from Cork. Inviting them to the NAI meeting tomorrow in the AV room in Leinster House. This evening, we went to the Savoy cinema to see
March 4, 2025 at 9:18 PM
We had a good journey up to Dublin, a certain someone snuck into the rucksack for the trip. At the weekend gone, I rang many of the TDs and senators from Cork. Inviting them to the NAI meeting tomorrow in the AV room in Leinster House. This evening, we went to the Savoy cinema to see
CRASH, BANG, WALLOP, you'll get the picture. It's a normal morning, making the breakfast (porridge). Me slow starting the coordination motor. Lifting bowl of said porridge, next thing it's on the floor everything everywhere.
The four-legged food vac on hand, Rufus,
The four-legged food vac on hand, Rufus,
February 28, 2025 at 9:27 AM
CRASH, BANG, WALLOP, you'll get the picture. It's a normal morning, making the breakfast (porridge). Me slow starting the coordination motor. Lifting bowl of said porridge, next thing it's on the floor everything everywhere.
The four-legged food vac on hand, Rufus,
The four-legged food vac on hand, Rufus,
GREAT NEWS and A BIG THANK YOU.
@MSIRELAND have this facility @MSTherapySligo, which, as you can read, is available to people with related neurological conditions, like Parkinson's. This is not new from @MSIRELAND making there facilities available to other Neuro groups/people.
@MSIRELAND have this facility @MSTherapySligo, which, as you can read, is available to people with related neurological conditions, like Parkinson's. This is not new from @MSIRELAND making there facilities available to other Neuro groups/people.
February 27, 2025 at 9:39 AM
GREAT NEWS and A BIG THANK YOU.
@MSIRELAND have this facility @MSTherapySligo, which, as you can read, is available to people with related neurological conditions, like Parkinson's. This is not new from @MSIRELAND making there facilities available to other Neuro groups/people.
@MSIRELAND have this facility @MSTherapySligo, which, as you can read, is available to people with related neurological conditions, like Parkinson's. This is not new from @MSIRELAND making there facilities available to other Neuro groups/people.
Good morning. It's good to be here on the bluesky Social Media platform. It was not a difficult choice as I personally found the other platform toxic. All I'm looking for is a safe, open, honest place that I a person living with Parkinson's can share safely and without prejudice.
February 27, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Good morning. It's good to be here on the bluesky Social Media platform. It was not a difficult choice as I personally found the other platform toxic. All I'm looking for is a safe, open, honest place that I a person living with Parkinson's can share safely and without prejudice.
NEW RESEARCH.
It's a very interesting article, and it shows how when you look deeper into exciting treatments for Parkinson's, you can find other uses to treat the same condition.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
It's a very interesting article, and it shows how when you look deeper into exciting treatments for Parkinson's, you can find other uses to treat the same condition.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Brain stimulation could treat anxiety in people with Parkinson’s, scientists say
Exclusive: Researchers aim to develop new techniques to relieve symptoms after finding ‘strong’ link to brain wave
www.theguardian.com
February 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
NEW RESEARCH.
It's a very interesting article, and it shows how when you look deeper into exciting treatments for Parkinson's, you can find other uses to treat the same condition.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
It's a very interesting article, and it shows how when you look deeper into exciting treatments for Parkinson's, you can find other uses to treat the same condition.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
A YEAR AGO TODAY.
My phone threw these pics at me this morning from a year ago. Kevin Quaid and I were talking to 3rd year medical students at University College Cork (UCC). It is part of the course to have people with lived conditions approach the topics of diagnosis of a
My phone threw these pics at me this morning from a year ago. Kevin Quaid and I were talking to 3rd year medical students at University College Cork (UCC). It is part of the course to have people with lived conditions approach the topics of diagnosis of a
January 27, 2025 at 5:16 PM
A YEAR AGO TODAY.
My phone threw these pics at me this morning from a year ago. Kevin Quaid and I were talking to 3rd year medical students at University College Cork (UCC). It is part of the course to have people with lived conditions approach the topics of diagnosis of a
My phone threw these pics at me this morning from a year ago. Kevin Quaid and I were talking to 3rd year medical students at University College Cork (UCC). It is part of the course to have people with lived conditions approach the topics of diagnosis of a
Today, I wanted to mark the momentuse event happening across the pond, in a way I'll always remember. Found it. We loaded the car with our recycling and household waste. At the local amenities site, we have 4 sacks of rubbish for the crusher.
January 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Today, I wanted to mark the momentuse event happening across the pond, in a way I'll always remember. Found it. We loaded the car with our recycling and household waste. At the local amenities site, we have 4 sacks of rubbish for the crusher.
PRAYED FOR HUMANITY, MORALITY, KINDNESS, AND OUR PLANET.
This morning, I lit a candle of hope, knowing that millions are petrified of the coming event on Monday.
I was once told
"It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness." I chose to light a candle.
This morning, I lit a candle of hope, knowing that millions are petrified of the coming event on Monday.
I was once told
"It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness." I chose to light a candle.
January 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
PRAYED FOR HUMANITY, MORALITY, KINDNESS, AND OUR PLANET.
This morning, I lit a candle of hope, knowing that millions are petrified of the coming event on Monday.
I was once told
"It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness." I chose to light a candle.
This morning, I lit a candle of hope, knowing that millions are petrified of the coming event on Monday.
I was once told
"It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness." I chose to light a candle.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
To my darling wife Kate, I'm truly blessed in having Kate in my life. Kate helps many people living with Parkinson's and runs a quarterly meeting for carers, and a lot more, which is greatly appreciated.
As a treat, I booked lunch at Hayfield Manor.
To my darling wife Kate, I'm truly blessed in having Kate in my life. Kate helps many people living with Parkinson's and runs a quarterly meeting for carers, and a lot more, which is greatly appreciated.
As a treat, I booked lunch at Hayfield Manor.
January 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
To my darling wife Kate, I'm truly blessed in having Kate in my life. Kate helps many people living with Parkinson's and runs a quarterly meeting for carers, and a lot more, which is greatly appreciated.
As a treat, I booked lunch at Hayfield Manor.
To my darling wife Kate, I'm truly blessed in having Kate in my life. Kate helps many people living with Parkinson's and runs a quarterly meeting for carers, and a lot more, which is greatly appreciated.
As a treat, I booked lunch at Hayfield Manor.
ACT OF KINDNESS.
A large gritter lorry came along our lane, not on his schedule, stopped at the top of our drive. The driver walked up to our front door, knocked, and delivered a sack of road salt. This was a lovely act of kindness.
In late 2019, his father, who had Parkinson's, passed away.
A large gritter lorry came along our lane, not on his schedule, stopped at the top of our drive. The driver walked up to our front door, knocked, and delivered a sack of road salt. This was a lovely act of kindness.
In late 2019, his father, who had Parkinson's, passed away.
January 9, 2025 at 2:40 PM
ACT OF KINDNESS.
A large gritter lorry came along our lane, not on his schedule, stopped at the top of our drive. The driver walked up to our front door, knocked, and delivered a sack of road salt. This was a lovely act of kindness.
In late 2019, his father, who had Parkinson's, passed away.
A large gritter lorry came along our lane, not on his schedule, stopped at the top of our drive. The driver walked up to our front door, knocked, and delivered a sack of road salt. This was a lovely act of kindness.
In late 2019, his father, who had Parkinson's, passed away.
John, I understand where you are coming from. The new community is still growing, and as the other platforms follow X, this will become a stampede. Bluesky will not become an academic platform only. Many like myself will find you and each other.
Social media should not be the wild West.
Social media should not be the wild West.
As academic Bluesky grows, researchers find strengths—and shortcomings
Platform fosters collegial interactions among scientists, but potentially limits interactions beyond the academic community
www.science.org/content/arti...
Platform fosters collegial interactions among scientists, but potentially limits interactions beyond the academic community
www.science.org/content/arti...
As academic Bluesky grows, researchers find strengths—and shortcomings
Platform fosters collegial interactions among scientists, but potentially limits interactions beyond the academic community
www.science.org
January 8, 2025 at 11:38 AM
John, I understand where you are coming from. The new community is still growing, and as the other platforms follow X, this will become a stampede. Bluesky will not become an academic platform only. Many like myself will find you and each other.
Social media should not be the wild West.
Social media should not be the wild West.
Hi, we have winter snow in the UK and Rep of Ireland. If we are honest, we're not good at winter weather compared to the rest of Europe, we grind to a halt with a few cm.
In the early 80s, the TV series "Hill Street Blues" was a favourite. The desk Sgt, Phil Esterhaus,
In the early 80s, the TV series "Hill Street Blues" was a favourite. The desk Sgt, Phil Esterhaus,
a police officer says " let 's be careful out there "
ALT: a police officer says " let 's be careful out there "
media.tenor.com
January 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Hi, we have winter snow in the UK and Rep of Ireland. If we are honest, we're not good at winter weather compared to the rest of Europe, we grind to a halt with a few cm.
In the early 80s, the TV series "Hill Street Blues" was a favourite. The desk Sgt, Phil Esterhaus,
In the early 80s, the TV series "Hill Street Blues" was a favourite. The desk Sgt, Phil Esterhaus,
The world's greatest champion for our cause MICHAEL J FOX has been given the highest award a citizen can receive, the MEDAL OF FREEDOM, From one small part of the Parkinson’s community here in the Rep Ireland, CONGRATULATIONS.
see clip
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see clip
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Michael J. Fox accepts Medal of Freedom at White House
Michael J. Fox accepts Medal of Freedom at White House
Source Reuters
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January 5, 2025 at 5:16 AM
The world's greatest champion for our cause MICHAEL J FOX has been given the highest award a citizen can receive, the MEDAL OF FREEDOM, From one small part of the Parkinson’s community here in the Rep Ireland, CONGRATULATIONS.
see clip
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see clip
cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/tA9...
CHRISTMAS TO NEW YEAR CHALLENGE.
Over this festive period, I gave myself the challenge of contacting radio stations across the 26 counties of the Rep Ireland. I achieved 18 counties. All are sending the same message to PWPs, carers, and those with neurological conditions.
Over this festive period, I gave myself the challenge of contacting radio stations across the 26 counties of the Rep Ireland. I achieved 18 counties. All are sending the same message to PWPs, carers, and those with neurological conditions.
a sign that says " don t limit your challenges challenge your limits "
ALT: a sign that says " don t limit your challenges challenge your limits "
media.tenor.com
January 1, 2025 at 1:39 PM
CHRISTMAS TO NEW YEAR CHALLENGE.
Over this festive period, I gave myself the challenge of contacting radio stations across the 26 counties of the Rep Ireland. I achieved 18 counties. All are sending the same message to PWPs, carers, and those with neurological conditions.
Over this festive period, I gave myself the challenge of contacting radio stations across the 26 counties of the Rep Ireland. I achieved 18 counties. All are sending the same message to PWPs, carers, and those with neurological conditions.
Some great listening today on BBC Radio 4.
It's all about the SHIPPING FORECAST. I have never been a maritime person, but as far back as I can remember, I've always listened to the shipping forecast.
From our home in Malaysia
(Listen to clip).
youtu.be/Ic0mjPpCsks?...
It's all about the SHIPPING FORECAST. I have never been a maritime person, but as far back as I can remember, I've always listened to the shipping forecast.
From our home in Malaysia
(Listen to clip).
youtu.be/Ic0mjPpCsks?...
Sailing by (Ronald Binge) live BBC Concert Orchestra. Shipping Forecast theme BBC Radio 4
YouTube video by Danny W
youtu.be
January 1, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Some great listening today on BBC Radio 4.
It's all about the SHIPPING FORECAST. I have never been a maritime person, but as far back as I can remember, I've always listened to the shipping forecast.
From our home in Malaysia
(Listen to clip).
youtu.be/Ic0mjPpCsks?...
It's all about the SHIPPING FORECAST. I have never been a maritime person, but as far back as I can remember, I've always listened to the shipping forecast.
From our home in Malaysia
(Listen to clip).
youtu.be/Ic0mjPpCsks?...
HAPPY NEW YEAR.
2024 was a quiet year for us, believe it or not. I had to drop a few things, and my main focus was on advocating for Parkinson's and neurological conditions. The highlight of the year was becoming an AMBASSADOR for the World Parkinson Congress, I'm hugely honoured to be 1 of 16
2024 was a quiet year for us, believe it or not. I had to drop a few things, and my main focus was on advocating for Parkinson's and neurological conditions. The highlight of the year was becoming an AMBASSADOR for the World Parkinson Congress, I'm hugely honoured to be 1 of 16
December 30, 2024 at 2:59 PM
HAPPY NEW YEAR.
2024 was a quiet year for us, believe it or not. I had to drop a few things, and my main focus was on advocating for Parkinson's and neurological conditions. The highlight of the year was becoming an AMBASSADOR for the World Parkinson Congress, I'm hugely honoured to be 1 of 16
2024 was a quiet year for us, believe it or not. I had to drop a few things, and my main focus was on advocating for Parkinson's and neurological conditions. The highlight of the year was becoming an AMBASSADOR for the World Parkinson Congress, I'm hugely honoured to be 1 of 16
GETTING A MESSAGE OUT.
The attached link is how I am getting a message out to say thank you and that you're not alone this Christmas and New Year.
One voice can be heard by many.
If you know anyone who could do with a call, go on make it.
www.facebook.com/share/p/18X5...
The attached link is how I am getting a message out to say thank you and that you're not alone this Christmas and New Year.
One voice can be heard by many.
If you know anyone who could do with a call, go on make it.
www.facebook.com/share/p/18X5...
a black and white radio with music notes coming out of the top
ALT: a black and white radio with music notes coming out of the top
media.tenor.com
December 27, 2024 at 4:32 PM
GETTING A MESSAGE OUT.
The attached link is how I am getting a message out to say thank you and that you're not alone this Christmas and New Year.
One voice can be heard by many.
If you know anyone who could do with a call, go on make it.
www.facebook.com/share/p/18X5...
The attached link is how I am getting a message out to say thank you and that you're not alone this Christmas and New Year.
One voice can be heard by many.
If you know anyone who could do with a call, go on make it.
www.facebook.com/share/p/18X5...
Merry Christmas, may it be peaceful and a gentle time for you and yours.
Love and best wishes.
Love and best wishes.
December 24, 2024 at 7:34 PM
Merry Christmas, may it be peaceful and a gentle time for you and yours.
Love and best wishes.
Love and best wishes.
NEWS ALERT.
A HORRIFYING ARTICLE ABOUT HERBICIDES AND PESTICIDES.
We can't keep turning our eyes away from this horrific situation.
Banned in the majority of first world countries, it's heavily exported to the third world with very few regulations.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
A HORRIFYING ARTICLE ABOUT HERBICIDES AND PESTICIDES.
We can't keep turning our eyes away from this horrific situation.
Banned in the majority of first world countries, it's heavily exported to the third world with very few regulations.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘My right side was paralysed, I was so sick’: the pesticide poisonings in Brazil that lead back to the UK
Investigation uncovers how chemicals like diquat, banned in the UK but legal to export, are causing health problems in the global south
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2024 at 1:10 PM
NEWS ALERT.
A HORRIFYING ARTICLE ABOUT HERBICIDES AND PESTICIDES.
We can't keep turning our eyes away from this horrific situation.
Banned in the majority of first world countries, it's heavily exported to the third world with very few regulations.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
A HORRIFYING ARTICLE ABOUT HERBICIDES AND PESTICIDES.
We can't keep turning our eyes away from this horrific situation.
Banned in the majority of first world countries, it's heavily exported to the third world with very few regulations.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
GREAT NEWS FOR Co CORK.
Charlotte Deasy has come to Ireland from the NHS, where she was a PD Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte...
Welcome to the Rebel County.
Charlotte Deasy has come to Ireland from the NHS, where she was a PD Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte...
Welcome to the Rebel County.
linkedin.com
December 3, 2024 at 11:45 AM
GREAT NEWS FOR Co CORK.
Charlotte Deasy has come to Ireland from the NHS, where she was a PD Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte...
Welcome to the Rebel County.
Charlotte Deasy has come to Ireland from the NHS, where she was a PD Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte...
Welcome to the Rebel County.