Research fellow at NHLI Imperial College, all things smoking cessation, tobacco control and social justice. Also, do Triathlons. All views my own (She/Her)
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Read my editorial on the role of physical activity and exercise interventions for smoking cessation in this month's Thorax @ImperialNHLI
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Final paper published today from my PhD project. We explored predictors and barriers to smoking cessation support among lung cancer screening participants
bmjopenrespres.bmj.com/conte… @COPDdoc @ImperialNHLI @keirphilip 🚭
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15 Oct 2025
New paper: Poor population health associated with increasing vote share for Reform UK. /n
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15 Oct 2025
There were positive correlations between vote share and the prevalence of 19 of 20 health measures, 7 of which were strong correlations and 10 of which were moderately sized. The strongest correlations were for obesity, COPD, and epilepsy.
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17 Mar 2025
My piece for @LRB on pioneering anti-smoking activist, researcher, and GP Dr Lennox Johnston. lrb.co.uk/blog/2025/march/th…
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29 Oct 2024
ENO-BREATHE programme for breathlessness post COVID.
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0024f… @ImperialNHLI @keirphilip @E_N_O
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17 Oct 2024
Updated @BTSrespiratory position statement on tobacco and vaping.
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18 Sep 2024
It's #NationalFitnessDay 💪 Did you know we have a keep active programme? The programme is designed for anyone living with a lung condition and includes three levels to help you start slowly, and build up gradually.
➡ Find out more: orlo.uk/cJv7u
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18 Sep 2024
Lord Darzi highlighting the importance of health polluter pays principle! As stressed is needed in tobacco control by @AshOrgUK @COPDdoc theguardian.com/commentisfre…
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10 Sep 2024
Reflecting on a successful #ERSCongress. Presenting our important work on COPD and smoking cessation in TLHC @ImperialNHLI @RBandH 🫁
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9 Sep 2024
#ERSCongress2024 has been a great experience so far :)
We have been attending very interesting sessions and catching up with colleagues and friends @ParrisWilliams1 @Sh_Koch
@SaraButtery @keirphilip
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9 Sep 2024
Impact of omitting annual reviews for COPD on patient reported care quality– outcomes from the Asthma Lung COPD patient passport. ##ERSCongress
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#StructuralViolence
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9 Sep 2024
Great to see @ParrisWilliams1 share the
impact of omitting annual reviews for COPD on patient reported care quality based on outcomes from our @asthmalunguk COPD passport at #ERSCongress. 25% of COPD deaths could have been prevented with better routine care. #ERS2024
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9 Sep 2024
Participant experience of Scottish Ballet's online dance based long COVID support programme - acceptable, enjoyable, and safe.
@ImperialNHLI @keirphilip #ERSCongress2024 #ERSCongress
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7 Aug 2024
Our @ThoraxBMJ meta-analysis of cumulative silica exposure silicosis risk out today!
TLDR; current UK permissible limits => high risks of silicosis esp in miners ⛏️. Halving limits would significantly reduce risk
@ImperialNHLI @ImperialMed @The_MRC @jofeary @lungsatwork
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Congratulations @10DowningStreet @DHSCgovuk. The health community applauds putting phasing out smoking front and centre in the King’s Speech.
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15 Jul 2024
It may not have come home last night, but my thesis corrections have been approved today! Dr Williams it is! @ImperialNHLI 👩🎓
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Today ASH Chair @CopdDoc and over 1400 health experts call on @10DowningStreet & @WesStreeting to prioritise the reintroduction of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill & the Roadmap to a smoke-free Britain. ash.org.uk/uploads/ASHletSoS…
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3 Jul 2024
Don’t forget.
VOTE.
#ToriesOut #GeneralElection2024
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27 Jun 2024
A NEW analysis of leaked documents from Philip Morris Japan (PMJ) by #ExposeTobacco, reveals that PMJ meticulously planned to influence policymakers, medical professionals, businesses & consumers to manufacture widespread acceptance of IQOS and grow sales. bit.ly/3zfc8aC
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