This, I think, is one of the best sentences I've read in a long time: "How much is spent on health is a political choice and politicians should be honest with the public about the standards of care they can expect with the levels of funding provided."
Thanks @TheKingsFund.
Ex-service user here. Please don't get rid of this magnificent service, particularly when things are so tough for mental health professionals! @NHSEngland@DavidLammy
Is OpenPseudonymiser still available/active? @JuliaHCox@UniofNottingham I could really do with it right now but no reply to requests for login and seems last updated 2013!
Anyone know of any free alternatives?
The Gov, despite opposition from doctors, is pressing ahead with regulating PAs & AAs under the GMC. @DavidLammy, as my MP, please oppose the draft Anaesthesia Associates and Physician Associates Order 2024 to protect patient safety
Everyone aged 65 , those who have conditions that put them at risk, pregnant women, carers and more can get free Covid-19 and flu vaccinations. All children aged 2-15 can get free flu vaccinations.
Find out more and book 📅
orlo.uk/T2wWq
ALT Graphic of man smiling. Text included: Over 147,000 people in north east London have had their Covid-19 vaccine. Have you had yours?
ALT Graphic of woman smiling. Text included: Over 328,000 people in north east London have had their flu vaccine. Have you had yours?
Today is #OneHealth Day.
Have you heard of One Health❓
It’s a relationship between humans, animals, plants & the environment. It relies on the understanding of how human actions and policies could affect animal, plant & environment health & how it impacts humans as a result.
Learn more 👉bit.ly/40oYtHz
Congrats to our Dr @Paris_Baptiste1 for winning the prize for winning best cardiovascular poster on William Harvey Day last week for:
'Comparative effectiveness of ACE inhibitors and ARBs and risk of angioedema among different ethnic groups in England' @AnnaTheresia@Roxytonin
ALT Dr Paris Baptiste standing in front of her poster on William Harvey Day
How can people and communities realise the immense potential of AI, given existing socioeconomic and political headwinds?
How can AI governance help create more equitable futures?
Our expert speakers will tackle these questions and more next Thursday:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-at-a-t…
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Tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food are the three leading causes of preventable death in England, and key drivers of #HealthInequalities.
Read our new briefing for #LocalGovernment, supporting its efforts to create healthy places and reduce harm ⬇️
health.org.uk/risk-factors
Your GP should usually be your first point of call if you are concerned about your health. Anyone can register. Find out how today: northeastlondon.icb.nhs.uk/G…
Flu and COVID-19 spread more easily in winter and can cause serious harm to those more vulnerable. 🌨
Get winter strong – check if you're eligible and book your vaccination now. 📅
More info: nhs.uk/wintervaccinations
ALT GIF. Flu and COVID-19 spread more easily in winter and can cause you serious harm. But flu and COVID-19 vaccines can keep you protected and better able to defend yourself. So, if you do run into these viruses this winter, you’ll have milder symptoms, recover quicker and be less likely to end up in hospital. Get vaccinated. Get winter strong. Check your eligibility and book now at nhs.uk/wintervaccinations
It's all happening soon in the Neuron pod, aka the porcupine, aka the... last nickname probably best left unsaid.
Room set up, sell-out crowd, butterflies in my stomach.
All hosted by the phenomenal @steve_x, see you all soon!
Immunity from previous flu and COVID-19 vaccines fades, and the viruses change over time.
Top up your protection — even if you’ve had flu or COVID-19 or have been vaccinated before.
Check if you’re eligible and book now at nhs.uk/seasonalvaccinations or on the NHS App.
ALT Image: An older woman sits with her two grandchildren on either side of her whilst she opens presents. Text: Get vaccinated. Get winter strong. Flu and COVID-19 vaccines top up your protection even if you’ve been vaccinated before.
Use of routine healthcare data in randomised implementation trials:
a mixed-methods systematic review rdcu.be/dnDfq
Review now published
by Charis Xie, Wellcome Trust funded PhD student @hdip_dtp PhD
@pctuqmul@QMULPrimaryCare@QMUL_WIPH
Calling all aspiring health data researchers! Applications open on 16 October for September 2024 entry to the @wellcometrust Health Data in Practice PhD programme offering funded studentships. qmul.ac.uk/wiph/study-with-u…
Calling all aspiring health data researchers! Applications open on 16 October for September 2024 entry to the @wellcometrust Health Data in Practice PhD programme offering funded studentships. qmul.ac.uk/wiph/study-with-u…