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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 2d

After a long pause, I've just done another England Covid & NHS update as we head into the autumn/winter season.

TLDR: we're in a significant Covid wave now, the NHS is stretched, get boosted if you're eligible.

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England is now experiencing a significant Covid wave, after 10 months of relative quiet

The latest Covid situation in England and a look at where NHS services are as we head into winter

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Liz Meddings @lzmddings.bsky.social · 21h

I have a booster plus flu jab every year so it seems a bit crazy that I don’t get one this year.

Liz Meddings @lzmddings.bsky.social · 23h

I’ve written to my MP. Please consider writing to yours to extend the covid 19 booster to all who get the flu vaccine, as per previous years.

Clinically Vulnerable Families 💙💜💗 @cvcev.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you for your urgent support! 🙏

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Labour MPs Call for Covid Vaccine Access for Clinically Vulnerable People

After months of tireless campaigning, writing to MPs, briefing the media, and speaking up at the UK Covid Inquiry - our community may finally be seeing progress.We have received confirmation that some...

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Liz Meddings @lzmddings.bsky.social · 4d

We really need a “Post Office Scandal” moment.

George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 4d

ME/CFS is a devastating condition that has long been denied, dismissed, psychologised and underdiagnosed. Research is at last starting to catch up with it, with glimmers of hope for those who have been left untreated for so long.
There's a huge BUT coming ...🧵
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Scientists develop first ‘accurate blood test’ to detect chronic fatigue syndrome

Research could offer hope for ME patients – but some experts urge caution and say more studies needed

www.theguardian.com

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 4d

ME/CFS is a devastating condition that has long been denied, dismissed, psychologised and underdiagnosed. Research is at last starting to catch up with it, with glimmers of hope for those who have been left untreated for so long.
There's a huge BUT coming ...🧵
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Scientists develop first ‘accurate blood test’ to detect chronic fatigue syndrome

Research could offer hope for ME patients – but some experts urge caution and say more studies needed

www.theguardian.com

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Liz Meddings @lzmddings.bsky.social · 5d

He’s also a fan of Ian Banks. It’s like they identify with the bad guys in the books, not the good ones. There’s probably a psychological term for it.

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Liz Meddings @lzmddings.bsky.social · 6d

In fact, it seems vehicle lists are freely accessible on the net! My local force seems to favour Ford - lots of Fiestas and Focuses! They’re building up an electric fleet as well. 49 so far (not sure how many are motorbikes). I’m guessing the Met (London) has a high number of SUVs though.

Liz Meddings @lzmddings.bsky.social · 6d

I thought the big thick line denoted a bus stop bay? The police vehicle fleet across the UK includes a variety of sizes. Estate cars are often spotted on motorways.

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Liz Meddings @lzmddings.bsky.social · 10d

Not a courtyard.

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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 16d

IMPORTANT: Healthy indoor air has become a human right.
⬇️ 🧪 #healthpolicy
Thanks @luckytran.com

Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 17d

Yesterday, history happened at the UN: For the first time hundreds of orgs signed a global pledge declaring that healthy indoor air is a human right.

Healthy indoor air is a key tool for preventing pandemics, building climate resilience, and increasing health equity. We need it everywhere!

People signing the Global Pledge for Healthy Indoor Air at the UN

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Liz Meddings @lzmddings.bsky.social · 19d

This sounds great, but how does it deal with diagnoses of things like post concussion syndrome and ME, which many doctors still don’t accept as real and don’t have any specialists to refer to?

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 19d

English GPs adopt ‘Jess’s rule’ to help ensure they do not miss serious illnesses

‘Three strikes and rethink’ approach named after Jess Brady, who died after her cancer was misdiagnosed GPs across England are to adopt a “three strikes and rethink” approach to patients whose illnesses they cannot diagnose, under a safety initiative known as “Jess’s rule”. It is named after Jessica Brady, who died at the age of 27 of stage four cancer in December 2020 after experiencing abdominal pain, coughing, vomiting and weight loss for six months. Continue reading...

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 20d

The truth: we need migration.

The problem: too many politicians are terrified to say it.

Why? They're led by a) toxicity of the charlatans & b) wealthy media organisations who demand these useful distractions rather than us talking about inequality.

Reject it. Draw the line.

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Chronic Illness Humor @chronicillness.bsky.social · Sep 10

Vacationing: How would you like to feel extremely sick...but somewhere else?

[pic of woman lying down directly in the sand]

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Liz Meddings @lzmddings.bsky.social · Sep 6

The reporters who investigated Rayner should publish a list of all the MPs they have checked for correct stamp duty payments - which should be ALL MPs, not just the ones they don’t like.

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Liz Meddings @lzmddings.bsky.social · Aug 28

Or under a sycamore (looking at you, Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves.)

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Liz Meddings @lzmddings.bsky.social · Aug 27

I’ll be tuning in every week…to this thread. More entertaining and informative than the actual programme, by all accounts.

Leonie V. Hicks @lvhicks.bsky.social · Aug 24

#KingAndConqueror. Not a promising start when the moustache is on the wrong man. Now that's a very easy thing to get right.

'Feudal France?' oh dear.

We are undefined years earlier now.

Liz Meddings @lzmddings.bsky.social · Aug 3

My spirit shop sign! Matches my waking hours.

Jo Kibble (Political Animal) @politicanimal.bsky.social · Jul 31

Fortunately, the bakery has more defined opening times than Stromness’ bookshop.

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Liz Meddings @lzmddings.bsky.social · Jul 27

Maybe the trees were zombies too?

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Liz Meddings @lzmddings.bsky.social · Jul 27

Don’t forget the obligatory light behind the fan!

As it’s usually an axial fan, I’m guessing the ducts are way oversized, contain no turning vanes, filters, balancing dampers etc. to minimise pressure drop, otherwise that fan isn’t going to move much air!

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Liz Meddings @lzmddings.bsky.social · Jul 26

Now I’m doubting whether I deserve PIP anyway. Yes, I can do all the things on the list, but not all on the same day. Yes I can visit my MIL but I’ve spent the day in bed recovering from the drive yesterday and we leave again tomorrow. Monday may also be spent in bed recovering. #TakingThePIP

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Prof Cath Noakes @cathnoakes.bsky.social · Jul 24

Every wondered about dehumidifiers and how they affect your home and health? Check out the latest episode of BBC R4 Sliced Bread, where I get to talk all things humidity! www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Sliced Bread - Dehumidifiers - BBC Sounds

Can dehumidifiers dry out your house - and your clothes?

www.bbc.co.uk

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Liz Meddings @lzmddings.bsky.social · Jul 24

People fall over themselves to help with cancer, both support and treatment. You also get believed. Many cancers are survivable now.

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Liz Meddings @lzmddings.bsky.social · Jul 24

The assessor wrote that I completed my form on my own. I did, but it took me 3 months to do as I could only fill it in for 30 minutes at a time when I had the energy. I explained that but it wasn’t in the decision.

Liz Meddings @lzmddings.bsky.social · Jul 23

Just received my PIP score: 0. Includes the Kafka-esque reason that I am not being treated for something for which there is no treatment!

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Liz Meddings @lzmddings.bsky.social · Jul 23

One of the reasons given is that ai am not being treated for my illness. THERE IS NO TREATMENT AVAILABLE! This really is #TakingThePIP !

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