Dr Kate Cushing #SaveOurNHS
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Mum. Public Governor (Newcastle) NUTH. Recently retired science & medical doctor. Love owls/wildlife/books/cats/art/gardens & Northumberland/NE. #LongCovid #CCH
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The Little Orange Book-Expert advice for when your young children poorly. Copies from Newcastle Gateshead Health Visitor & GP. Anyone can download at Searchable index & PDF soon. Advice on common conditions & meningitis/Sepsis(also see
@UKSepsisTrust
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Middlesbrough yesterday.
Another big skip of what looks like unused hospital equipment
rumoured 2 b what wasn’t used in Nightingale Hospital-
if true-a shocking waste of useable equipment & money!
Why not use it? Doesn’t seem faulty?
Who has pocketed the money from contract?
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In a corner of our garden- husband constructed a frame around an old stain glass window I found, - he built the bench too. It feels like a magical corner with the fairy lights. 🧚♀️
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@alandooney
@joannamont
@KiraOConnor
😂 Although our cat, Katsu, is very pleased to help son with laptop work!
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@MForstater
As a heterosexual woman, I look at these flags and signs and I think of inclusivity and that all are welcomed. Certainly am not made to a second class citizen. 🏳️🌈
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Yesterday I posted a corner of our garden with a stained glass window which my husband had framed & a bench he’d made. Lots of lovely feedback from people- so thought I’d post couple more photos of other areas of garden. He built a pond coming up out of our decking & a pergola.
In a corner of our garden- husband constructed a frame around an old stain glass window I found, - he built the bench too. It feels like a magical corner with the fairy lights. 🧚♀️
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Thank god for
@Channel4
#FridayNightLive
and the wonderful Ben Elton- saying how it is with this appalling Tory government!
#ConsChaos
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Reporters focusing on all adults getting one dose of vaccine by September or the top 4 priority groups for deaths receiving one dose by March-this doesn’t mean all back to normal at end of March.
Must remember that TWO doses are needed for someone to be fully vaccinated
#vaccine
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@MattHancock
@Conservatives
😳 Do you mean that the Cons are the Party to cut, underfund & put the
#NHS
out to tender?
Worked in NHS for > 25 years & there is nothing that I have seen since 2010 that would enable me to agree with your view that your Party are helpful in any way to our NHS.
@NHSMillion
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So since I’ve been poorly I’ve been watching more tv. Absolutely enjoying
@Writer_DG
Outlander series on Amazon Prime(I’d read her books), have rather gorged on the 5 seasons(& developed a soft spot for Jamie character played by
@SamHeughan
-a tonic for many I might suggest?!) 😊
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@MartinSLewis
@_DHOTYA
I didn’t see your tweet unfortunately. There are some unpleasant people on Twitter- but also a lot of us who are happy for others when they post lovely things. Don’t let the nasty lot get you down!
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My husband’s a teacher. HT email re
#COVID19
; testing- no longer done! , treat like a cold/flu & continue 2 teach if ok
But if tested & +ve -stay home
Where’s this unscientific/dangerous advice originating? No thought 4 colleagues/CYP/families/CEV!
@SGriffin_Lab
@LongCovidKids
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Seeing tweets from people being really vile towards NHS workers-saying are lying, Covid a hoax, that not doing anything in General Practice or in hospital-other than tik toc videos. They all seem anti mask, anti vaccine & anti science & lots of talk about conspiracies. Dreadful!
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@_kabochan_
@alandooney
@joannamont
@KiraOConnor
Absolutely! We have lots of discussions! This is her age 15 weeks- she’s now 3 years old- and ‘grown’ into her ears!!
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@JamesMc50301897
I am so sorry that your brother died yesterday from Covid.
Thank you for this thread - your brother and all who’ve died or continue with morbidity should not be forgotten or thought of as simply a statistic.
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@SkyNews
Dear
@BorisJohnson
I’d rather u spent the 30 million x 76p (first class stamp) or 30 million x 65p( 2nd class stamp) on help for the homeless, social care or
#NHS
!!!That’s £19.5 million-£22.8 million on the postage alone.
@BBCNews
@itvnews
@Channel4News
@AndrewMarr9
#coronavirus
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Heading to work shortly- thanks 😊
Pls RT for all the cleaners, doctors, caterers and many more who have left their loved ones to care for others this
#SundayMorning
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#COVID19
- I think that all healthcare settings should return to wearing face masks and should also focus on ventilation such as HEPA.
#COVIDisAirborne
#CovidIsNotOver
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@giles_fraser
@FranS199
Giles-what makes you say that? vast majority of experts are 4 Remain-but doesn’t =elite! eg doctors
@TheBMA
nurses
@theRCN
,most economists, those in music,arts& sport (
@GaryLineker
)business & medical researchers
@Scientists4EU
@mikegalsworthy
@ProfBrianCox
& 70%+ of
@UKLabour
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Today was aghast (& disappointed/irritated ) that 2 people in Haematology oncology waiting room with no face mask/taking on & off-when several others in waiting room chatting are having chemotherapy. Everyone else in surgical or FFP3 masks. Need think of others!
#COVIDIsAirborne
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No one wants masks, but we still need them to keep Covid at bay | Coronavirus | The Guardian
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I think this all needs to stop now
@BBCNews
- many more important things to be concerned about!
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@campbellclaret
Yes- would be good if could have Opposition Party Leader
@Keir_Starmer
& other MPs asking some questions at the Daily Downing Street Corona Updates.
#COVID2019
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@talkRADIO
@DeborahMeaden
This looks like a tweet which could invite targeted harassment!
@TwitterSupport
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Just been able get a lift from husband to Centre for Life vaccination centre- for my first AZ jab-not really been up to getting here under my own steam. What a lovely bunch of people, I felt quite emotional-just wish I hadn’t had Covid19 myocarditis & LongCovid! Well done
#NHS
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@BBCBreakfast
@miffythegamer
Awful,
no humanity,
wolf whistle 2 xenophobes/racists,
whipping up hatred 4 asylum seekers In those struggling in UK as result of
•Tory austerity
•Tory mismanagement of pandemic/economy
•Tory cost of living/energy crisis
•Tory starving of
#NHS
, social care & benefit system
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@andyjshepherd
Wonderful-your son looks fabulous & happy. Great to feel confident to be who we are & do what want to do.
My son’s school didn’t do Prom, but did RGS Yr13 leavers black tie do in 2021. He wore black tie w a more colourful 60s vintage suit.
He’s now studying architecture at ESALA
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So in ambulatory care at RVI Newcastle for few hrs. They have been fantastic. have cannula, temp of 37.8, sinus tachy, v mild desats only on exertion. Good news chest X-ray ok. Ecg sinus tachy & no S1Q3T3 changes. So just waiting on d dimer & other bloods. 🙂
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@BBCBreakfast
What tosh-from man who has moved business from UK to Singapore. The vaccine developed by scientists based in Oxford in conjunction with AZ could still have happened if UK in EU.
Pre Brexit UK companies could employ anyone from around the world, not just people from EU.
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My view this morning- despite the rain- a wonderful view of Loch Long.
Going to spend much of the time sat watching the changing view & the wildlife. 😊
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@DavidPNoble63
@tomhfh
And the strikes by nurses, paramedics & other public services are not simply about pay- it is about conditions, long term safety etc. This Tory government have been the cause.
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@Irritatedllama
@ThamesVP
She’s potentially endangering people’s lives by stealing & throwing away equipment & certainly if what they threw away were people’s completed PCR tests!
If this woman doesn’t want to follow science & medical advice-that’s silly enough, but she& others behaviour truly shocking!
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@SGriffin_Lab
@martinmckee
@ShaunLintern
@PMGallagher1
I just don’t understand why doctors, nurses, all NHS staff are going along with this- when should be demanding ventilation systems & masks in healthcare settings surely?
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My kids have always made their own cards 4 birthdays/Christmas etc from being toddlers 2 now daughter age 22 studying dentistry in Birmingham & son 19 studying architecture in Edinburgh.
Hannah painted 🧡hearts & Harry super 🐝 enjoying thistles 4 Mother’s Day; arrived just now
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Contemplating finding the fairy lights l.
Such a lovely smell from the tree. 🎄
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@RoyLilley
NHS does a marvellous job 4 millions of people everyday-is 1 of the most cost effective healthcare systems in world. It functions on goodwill of its excellent workforce who continue 2 provide fantastic care despite understaffing & underfunding. It needs our support
@NHSMillion
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@Squeak1878
@IsabelOakeshott
Yes, 227,000 are University students from overseas on visas. Also with emigration out of UK- the net difference is .~130,000 not 500,000.
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@carolbinks
@CaroleBruce17
You could move back in- but wear FFP3 masks, open windows, not eat together……
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#RwandaNotInMyName
#Rwanda
I am so ashamed of the UK Cons government that the
#RwandaBill
has been forced through.
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No-deal Brexit would leave science dead for years, say Nobel prizewinners
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@KatyMcconkey
@SGriffin_Lab
@markspen9999
@NHSConfed
And of course- don’t always know who may be vulnerable!
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Home in Newcastle from a lovely week Edinburgh - popped into
@marksandspencer
Simply Food - so odd (& disappointing) to see so few staff or shoppers wearing masks after seeing everyone in Edinburgh wearing them easily.
#COVIDisAirborne
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My view - looks to be a lovely start to the day
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It seemed a good idea to make appointment at GP for blood tests & flu jab for 07.15- but not so fab at 06.30 when been awake in night, in pain & on oxygen until 03.30. At least husband taking me there/back.
Long day for the GP Practice-their last appointment at 7 pm!
#FabGPs
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Hair cut in my kitchen- the lovely Abby has just been to cut my hair- my head feels lighter & I’m feeling chilled out- I’ve always loved having my hair played with- so I’m now in ‘the zone’.
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I’m not having a very good week-but we Cushings are made of resilient stuff!
So please bear with me if I seem a bit deflated.
And of course I have much to be really thankful for.
Here’s a photo of some snowdrops in my garden. 😊
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@armacdonald360
@henrypage
@JuliaHB1
A drop in the ocean expenditure wise & EU migration brings a large NET profit to the NHS in terms of tax revenue. Most EU citizens younger & healthy & working.
#NHS
@Femi_Sorry
@campbellclaret
@TheBMA
@TheLancet
@theRCN
@cpeedell
@mikegalsworthy
@sarahwollaston
@MPphilwilson
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@woodymumster
@DrGrounds
Yes! I’ve a chronic neurological disability since Aug 2018, LongCovid since catching Covid19 Mar 2020. My life is diminished. I’m pretty good w dealing w uncertainty each day & try 2 get the most from life….but certainly not what I envisaged 4 career/income/family/social life.
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Morning all!
Taking a little time off this Twitter account- it’s a great way to stay connected esp when unable to work/socialise as I did before I became unwell.
Has felt a lifeline but too much negative & less pleasant stuff around which not so good.
Have a good week
#SelfCare
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@Dr__Sarmy
A really good start. It does feel like some common sense, adult approach thinking 👍🏻
@Keir_Starmer
@UKLabour
@10DowningStreet
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@MForstater
You seem 2 b saying you’re against inclusivity of people who are LGBTQIA & yet want a meeting critical of those who are LGBTQIA at a venue who wishes 2 b inclusive/supportive.
I wld similarly expect the venue not 2 have a meeting by those criticising me as a heterosexual woman.🏳️🌈
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Today, March 20 is 3yr since I fell unwell w
#Covid19
Unfortunately it left me w
#LongCovid
w significant impact on personal life, can’t work or get out of house much due 2 POTS, PEM/PESE, fatigue, cognitive difficulties
#CovidPledge
helps businesses/venues b safer/protect others
This week (March 20th-26th) is the Covid Pledge Week of Action. The Covid Pledge (see ) is a commitment by employers to improve the safety of their premises for employees and customers
#CovidPledgeAction
#CovidSafetyPledge
(1/7)
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Is It Dangerous to Keep Getting COVID-19? | TIME
YES- IT IS!!!
Increasing risk of cardiovascular disease (including angina, heart attack, myocarditis, arrhythmias & stroke)
Increased risk of Type 1 Diabetes & Cognitive Impairment
#LongCovid
#Covid19
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@AddictScrabble
What an appalling & churlish thing 2 say about a woman who’s been in jail, at times in solitary confinement, traumatised by being apart from her husband/daughter & life on hold. Of course she’s entitled to disagree w husband(she did respectfully too!)
#NazaninZaghariRatcliffe
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Agree with
@NicolaSturgeon
saying on
@BBCNews
at moment - ‘beyond a joke & sooner get chance of getting rid of the Tory government the better!’
PM Truss hasn’t even called First Ministers in Scotland & Wales.
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Day 39 CV. Had 5 good days, now 2nd day of 3rd wave of more chest pain,mild shortness of breath & slight tachy back, returned suddenly. Haematologist friend having similar ‘waves’. Heard others on here had similar. She & I both wondered re PE, but we’re just seeing how things go.
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Popping in from Twitter break 2 share in
#LongCovidAwarenessDay
3yr (20/3/20) since got
#Covid19
It’s been cack
& impacts ability 2 work/££/home/family/social life. Try my best 2 keep going/stay cheery/focus on positive
It can b lonely.
Thanks 4 support/friendship/expertise here
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This isn’t very convincing; not even sure the people talked about have Long Covid.
#Longcovid
can be helped with exercise. Done carefully and sensibly. Spread hope not fear, friends.
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@PeteUK7
@JeremyFarrar
There are mitigations we could/should be using as well as pushing for especially in healthcare & educational settings (& I would suggest businesses/venues too).
Nasal/throat sprays, FFP2/3,
#ventilation
via
#HEPA
filters/windows, uvc radiation.
#CovidIsIAirborne
#Masks
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@AlanGWardrop
@DrAshrafChohan
@BorisJohnson
& who partied & broke the law, whilst so many people followed the law & weren’t even able 2 b w loved ones during their last days & hours. I don’t understand how anyone w good morals/social conscience can support Johnson- a narcissist, in it for himself-& a liar & frankly amoral!
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On my doorstep just now- a sourdough loaf for me- made by my lovely neighbour, Sarah. About to cut into it!
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Glad to hear Professor van Tam mention benefits of vaccination not only in reducing ITU admissions & deaths, but also morbidity of Long Covid and reducing transmission of virus.
#LongCovid
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Some more of the lambs from yesterday- I sat in the garden and watched them racing up & down, whilst husband was sweeping up around where I was sitting.
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Was at RVI Cardiology
@NewcastleHosps
& was so happy to meet my Twitter friend Katie
@245bored
Lovely to meet in person- it’ll be good to catch up for a coffee at some point.
Made my day 😊
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@bbclaurak
I think Captain Tom was a lovely man, a veteran who deserved our respect & someone who supported charities supporting NHS staff, but I’ll be lighting a candle & saying prayers for him & the other 120,000 people who have died, their families, all affected by pandemic & keyworkers
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Long COVID will take your health, your wealth — then it will come for your marriage
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@exitthelemming
@JanJancsmith
@Patofminch
She’s so wrong.
I’m proud to be a member of the Allison Pearson Blocked Me Club!
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This is a dreadful decision by
@BBCNews
BBC will not broadcast Attenborough episode over fear of rightwing backlash
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Very proud- the first ( & only) sprouts I’ve ever grown- truly ‘miniature veg’ (the pan is a milk pan) 😊 😂
#BeProudOfSmallAchievements
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Watching
@doctorasadkhan
&
@LongCovidSOS
& Nicholas Harrold in excellent afternoon on
#LongCovid
research in UK.
Currently talking about gaps in research- looking at underlying pathophysiological mechanisms, mitochondrial issues/platelets/endotheliopathy/microclots & treatments
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I wasn’t up to standing in the picket line
@NewcastleHosps
- but my 81 year old neighbour Kathleen was!
She picked this up for me- so I can show my
#SolidarityWithJuniorDoctors
#SupportJuniorDoctors
#SaveOurNHS
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@DanWuori
Wonderful 💪💪🙋♀️
Empowering-but important to note that women can empower others by role modelling self belief, self assurance in everyday life & relationships as well as success in sport & professional roles. 💪
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@EstusKolter
@votejessi2020
@Barnes_Law
Wearing a mask does not cause this. Many of us doctors wear masks for many hours -this is dangerous misinformation.
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Lambs today, plus mum, in the field next to garden. 🧡
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Had a super time in Lucca & Florence (husband has certainly got his daily workout in Florence pushing me around in my wheelchair!).
Rather looking forward to getting home and seeing our cat.
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@joannekarma
@drkristenkc
V rough calculation -commercial HEPA air purifier at ~£450 each- so £1000 per classroom w CO2 monitor. In England 8.9 million school students-so divided by 30 to give no of classrooms, then x by £1000=£300 million. Likely cheaper if bulk contract. Didn’t include running costs.
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The rushing of Queen’s family 2 b with her, making me teary-brings back memories of rushing from Newcastle 2 Norwich when my mum dying. My train broke down at Durham-I jumped in a taxi overwrought-driver said he’d drive me to Norwich-but had 2 let his mam know he’d be back late!
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Aaaaaaagh
@VictoriaLIVE
Speaking as a doctor of almost 30 years in
#NHS
Please do not believe Nigel Evans about
#NHS
As for Brexit- won’t bring more money for NHS.
#VictoriaLIVE
@VictoriaLIVE
Let’s not even be using 50k or even 31k extra nurses- v very unlikely that Cons achieve this!
#NHS
is 43,000 nurses short, in 5 yrs predicted will b 70,000 nurses short if nil done. It’s been Cons who have cut nurse bursary, NHS & social care funds!
#VictoriaLIVE
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Rishi Sunak wants to ban our GPs from being able to sign us off when we're sick! Sign the petition now and demand these dangerous new plans are dropped.
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@faltskog5450
@scottbalcony
Actually Helen, they’re not tested for 10 years; it takes years 2 get paperwork sorted/accepted, lots of hoops 2 jump thro before can even begin, then usually an issue recruiting participants at each stage, which are done sequentially, rather than in large numbers & in parallel
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@markspen9999
@NHSConfed
I try is v concerning. HEPA filters in waiting room & consulting rooms. Staff to wear FFP2/3. Strongly recommend face masks when attending appointments- all things that the government could have been helping with over past 23 months!
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Bold of Suella Braverman to accuse the opposition of being a coalition of chaos.
@YvetteCooperMP
is having none of it 🔥
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@yorkycourses
@DavidLammy
He was born in England and has more of the characteristics that I think someone English should have-as opposed to those who are xenophobic & racist or simply rude & ignorant in their behaviour.
#StGeorgesDay
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Still a bit too cold outside, my greenhouse isn’t heated)/ so kitchen floor has become a nursery. Should be warming up next week, so can move things to greenhouse- hope so as are lots more seeds to sow & germinate.
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@Dr2NisreenAlwan
So true! Need to expand criteria for getting a PCR, especially in view of
#DeltaVariant
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@mikegalsworthy
Come on Dominic Grieve! - this man has more integrity in his little finger than the whole lot of the proponents of a no deal Brexit!
#TheyAreNotWorthyInTheFaceOfDominicGrieve
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@danielgoyal
@jonstorey
Not issue free, but speaking as a doctor and as a patient- our NHS system was in a much better state before the Tories came to power. It makes me both sad and very angry!
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Is a large warehouse which equipment coming out of.
Some taken away in unmarked white vans- maybe that equipment isbeing used in NHS or at least sold?
Has been happening apparently for weeks I’m told.
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@JonGullisMP
Not sure why it took you days to ‘soul search’ and to find that you’d behaved abominably.
It was an appalling thought to cross you mind & then to shout out in HoC.
Shameful.
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Newly-qualified GPs are receiving letters threatening deportation, says RCGP
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