For healthcare professionals that don’t have much experience with managing dementia, it is more than just “a memory problem”. I was blown away by how lovely everyone was and how well she was managed when she burnt herself but there were a few observations I had as the NOK 1/

I’ve really taken to running for charity. Great for headspace, good cause, fun and you get to meet lots of people. LLMHM 2026 was a cracking one. Thanks to all who sponsored me for @alzheimerssoc

Emergency medicine consultants @TJCoats and @FfionDavies4, who joined UHL as a newly-married couple in 2003, have announced their retirement from the NHS. Dr Davies said: “It’s been a rewarding 23 years at UHL. The teamwork is second-to-none."

I am very excited that this coming Tuesday 17th March (St Patrick’s Day ☘️) the audiobook version of ‘When Your Neurons Dance: a story of a doctor with #Parkinsons Disease’ is being released. 8 hours of education that you can listen to at your own pace. audible.co.uk/pd/When-Your-N…

Milestone donation number 75! Such incredible staff @GiveBloodNHS Leicester Donor Centre. #giveblood #blood #savealife

🚨New Publication🚨 What did we find? - Ageing trauma cohort; low energy = 80y; high energy = 47y - More likely to be female; 44.3% vs 25.4% - More normal physiology - Less severely injured; ISS = 20 vs 25 - More likely to have TBI; 74% vs 49.8% journals.plos.org/plosone/ar…

Make sure you cherish days with your parents. There may come a day they no longer remember it’s your birthday. It’s still a day they know deep down, it’s a day they want to celebrate with you but it will be a day you wish you could celebrate like you used to… @alzheimerssoc

I’ve noticed a steep rise in “student-led” conferences in my area - excellent to see students enthused and involved. Some, though, straddle the line between a conference and a teaching day. How many have university support? Is there a risk of student conference fatigue?

"Delayed discharge is one of the main causes of additional pressure on Emergency Departments across the country right now & we know it does harm every day to our patients..." @RCEMpresident's response to @HealthFdn's new delayed discharge report: rcem.ac.uk/uncategorised/rce…

The UK @ternfellow EDcorridor study is out! Key points 1. 1in5 are treated in ED escalation areas (eg corridors) 2. 10-25% of EDs have no available resus cubicle 3. The problem/solution is flow. More patients waiting for beds in ED than in corridors. doi.org/10.1136/emermed-2025…

Around 1 in 5 patients in UK A&Es are being subjected to so-called 'corridor care', according to a new study by @ternfellow. Here's our President Dr Ian Higginson telling @LBC this morning why this practice has become so widespread in our hospitals - and how it can be fixed.

Introducing the Trauma Team Leader Tips (TTL Tips) Series #FOAMed #TTLtips stemlynsblog.org/introducing…

Thrilled to be named Runner Up in the category of Outstanding Contribution to Teaching at the UHL Educator Awards 2025. A nice way to be recognised for the hard work my colleagues and I put in and a great way to cap off my time there. #MedEd #TeamED

I’m running in the London Landmarks half marathon raising money for @alzheimerssoc please donate if you can. Thank you! justgiving.com/page/navin-le…

Listening to Yesterday’s quiz on @BBCR1 today. @gregjames we must protect Mark at all costs. He is a national treasure!

🎬 Introducing “This is the place for Emergency Medicine” 🎬 This powerful new video features real people working in emergency departments across Coventry and Manchester, showcasing the heart of our specialty through real life voices and experiences. This film seeks to promote the speciality and RCEM’s forthcoming Annual Conference 2026, which will take place at the ICC Birmingham, 27-30 April. 📢 Watch and share it with your network — the more knowledge and experience we share across our specialty, the stronger we become. This flagship event will bring all things emergency medicine under one roof, attracting a global audience to network, share ideas, learn and develop. Register now to take advantage of early bird discounts available until 9 January: rcem.ac.uk/flagship-conferen… We’ve also launched a news story to celebrate the release of our Annual Conference video — check it out to learn more about the inspiration behind it and what’s coming up at #RCEMAC26: rcem.ac.uk/college-news/new-…

"This report makes for incredibly distressing reading. It’s abundantly clear that older people are bearing the brunt of a system in crisis." Read @RCEMpresident's full response to @age_uk's new report on corridor care here: rcem.ac.uk/press-release/rce…

That’s @GiveBloodNHS number 74 done! I challenge you all to go and book your appointment and/or get a friend/family member to book theirs. Together we can help so many! #GiveBlood

What a beautiful city to run a half marathon in. Closing out a year of races that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed.

As a carer, you deserve to look after yourself, too. But we know that can sometimes be easier said than done when you’re balancing a caring role with the demands of daily life. There are no easy answers, but it’s important to try and take time for yourself, even if it’s in small ways – like making the most of your breaks at work or listening to music on your daily commute. It can also help to lean on friends and family, whether that’s asking them to step in so you can take a break, or chatting to someone who understands what you’re going through and can really listen. And if you’re struggling, speak to your GP. Carers can often reach a crisis point before they realise that they’ve been struggling for a while in their role. But you don’t need to reach breaking point to ask for help, like counselling or extra support services. Getting help and support before you think you need it is one way to prepare for the future. Some services have waiting lists, so it may be reassuring to know that you have a plan in place. And if you need support or advice, we’re here for you too. Just give our Dementia Support Line a call on 0333 150 3456.

What a privilege to do a “Sims in MedEd” workshop for @LeMedSchool students yesterday. It came as no surprise their innovative, curious and critical thinking grasped key concepts straight away. The future of #MedEd in Leicester is definitely a bright one!