Withdrawal of funding for this iconic contribution to astronomy and the physical sciences has huge implications locally, nationally and internationally. We must protest this decision.
Sandy Thomson
@drsandythomson.bsky.social
Geriatrician, @RCPhysicians Censor & @NWAmbulance CFR. Interests: Movement Disorders, Medical Education & Gerontology. Delirium obsessive.
www.itv.com/news/2026-05... This is not unique to Watford. Other hospitals have achieved this. Leadership, vision, collaboration, listening to staff and patients. The solutions are there for all Trusts. Until then, kudos to Watford 👍🏻
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Another oncall weekend done. Great patients and people. An interested and engaged FY1. And lots of Geriatric medicine topics discussed including many items from the Profanisaurus of Geri Med: Acopia ✅ Failed discharge ✅ Poor historian ✅ Good fun tackling the issues and getting things done 👍🏻
This wouldn’t have happened on Ron Butterfield’s watch.
Sometimes all you need is a quiet medieval street, blue sky and the promise of a beer at the end of your walk.
A spring evening in Manchester, and a bit of Noel Coward.
For #IWD2026, we’re embracing the theme #GiveToGain by sharing insights from three alumnae of our RCP Emerging Women Leaders Programme. They reflect on thriving in leadership, overcoming barriers and why representation matters in leadership: https://ow.ly/SvII50Yq26y
📢Voting is open for RCP elections! Subscribing #RCPfellows & collegiate members eligible to vote, look out for your email with the voting platform link & details to enable online voting from Civica Election Services (CES). 🗳️Voting closes at midday (BST) on 30 March. 🔗 https://ow.ly/aq1G50YnXyI
I love this #winterolympics event. You ski like mad then shoot a gun. It’s apex 007. A new career beckons…
www.bbc.com/news/article... I love this story. A reminder of the inspiration of teachers in education throughout our careers.
Ancient crocodile species named Jones after teacher from Cardigan
A researcher has named a newly-identified species in honour of his "inspirational" former teacher.
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Another successful weekend on-call, de-spouting the Emergency Department one horrifying beaker lid at a time.
This is a terrific piece of work. It’s a reminder that data (and science) is a powerful tool, especially in the face of resolute ignorance and an absence to listen to people who actually know what they’re talking about.
Emma Vardy@emmavardy2.bsky.social · 7mo agoHad a nice publication this week. Which will hopefully change practice. Led by Dr Emma Elliott. @arc-gm.bsky.social @ncaresearchnhs.bsky.social academic.oup.com/ageing/artic...
Had a nice publication this week. Which will hopefully change practice. Led by Dr Emma Elliott. @arc-gm.bsky.social @ncaresearchnhs.bsky.social academic.oup.com/ageing/artic...
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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
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.
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.
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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
🗳️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
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 · 10mo agoData 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
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... 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.
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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 · 11mo agoBroadcaster John Stapleton dies aged 79
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... 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.
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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.
