Rich Collins
@richcollins.bsky.social
CEO of Inflammatory Neuropathies UK. Loves a bit of data. Has a beard (he/him)
Not long left to apply for the #OperationsManager job at @inflamneurouk.bsky.social
Get your application in by Sunday if you want to be part of an exceptional health charity that delivers proper impact for its community. Be part of our high functioning team, and make a real difference.
Get your application in by Sunday if you want to be part of an exceptional health charity that delivers proper impact for its community. Be part of our high functioning team, and make a real difference.
January 22, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Not long left to apply for the #OperationsManager job at @inflamneurouk.bsky.social
Get your application in by Sunday if you want to be part of an exceptional health charity that delivers proper impact for its community. Be part of our high functioning team, and make a real difference.
Get your application in by Sunday if you want to be part of an exceptional health charity that delivers proper impact for its community. Be part of our high functioning team, and make a real difference.
Good start to the Christmas break. Awake earlier than on a work day with a cracking idea for @inflamneurouk.bsky.social I find it difficult to turn off at the best of times, but at least I managed to write this idea down
December 24, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Good start to the Christmas break. Awake earlier than on a work day with a cracking idea for @inflamneurouk.bsky.social I find it difficult to turn off at the best of times, but at least I managed to write this idea down
Excellent thread on the #MentalHealth review announced today. I hope @drsarahhughesceo.bsky.social is right but I fear we will still have a limbo around MH
People keep asking: “Why another mental health review?”
Our own major report already shows rising prevalence, deepening distress, and a system stretched to breaking.
Our own major report already shows rising prevalence, deepening distress, and a system stretched to breaking.
The Big Mental Health Report
The Big Mental Health Report from Mind is for anyone looking for trusted information on how mental health problems affect people in England and Wales.
www.mind.org.uk
December 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Excellent thread on the #MentalHealth review announced today. I hope @drsarahhughesceo.bsky.social is right but I fear we will still have a limbo around MH
The medical model at its very worst. The issue isn’t there are too many people who need support with their #MentalHealth, it’s that people don’t receive support for Mental Health - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnosis
The health secretary said the aim was to tackle a rising demand for services and the increased pressure on the NHS.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 8:26 AM
The medical model at its very worst. The issue isn’t there are too many people who need support with their #MentalHealth, it’s that people don’t receive support for Mental Health - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
My thoughts on the budget 👇
At Inflammatory Neuropathies UK, we pride ourselves in releasing a response to breaking news which may impact our community that day. Here's CEO Rich with his thoughts on the #2025budget.
www.inflammatoryneuropathies.uk/post/budget-...
www.inflammatoryneuropathies.uk/post/budget-...
November 26, 2025 at 10:48 PM
My thoughts on the budget 👇
‘They could have got someone for £50k’. No they couldn’t! Why do people (particularly on the right) get so het up about senior management salaries. Who would (and could) run a council for £50k. Nonsense - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
New chief told to save £1m from top team at Lincolnshire council
Andrew Crookham will be paid more than £200,000 in the top role at Lincolnshire County Council.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 12:14 PM
‘They could have got someone for £50k’. No they couldn’t! Why do people (particularly on the right) get so het up about senior management salaries. Who would (and could) run a council for £50k. Nonsense - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The couple opposite me on the train are watching Adventure Time, and I couldn’t be more delighted
a cartoon character from adventure time is tied up with a rope and says love you buddy .
ALT: a cartoon character from adventure time is tied up with a rope and says love you buddy .
media.tenor.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The couple opposite me on the train are watching Adventure Time, and I couldn’t be more delighted
Great place for a meeting in town.
November 19, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Great place for a meeting in town.
So proud to be supported by these wonderful women in Berlin yesterday
October 10, 2025 at 8:08 AM
So proud to be supported by these wonderful women in Berlin yesterday
I got to do some proper showing off on Saturday as it was the @inflamneurouk.bsky.social AGM and Big Get Together in Manchester. An incredible day with the Inflammatory Neuropathies community, our amazing Trustees and Founder, and a whole group of friends of the charity. 1/2
October 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM
I got to do some proper showing off on Saturday as it was the @inflamneurouk.bsky.social AGM and Big Get Together in Manchester. An incredible day with the Inflammatory Neuropathies community, our amazing Trustees and Founder, and a whole group of friends of the charity. 1/2
Would this apply to violent protests outside hotels in Epping as well as peaceful protests in London? - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Police to get broader powers to crack down on repeated protests
Officers will be able to tell organisers to move demonstrations if protests have caused
www.bbc.co.uk
October 5, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Would this apply to violent protests outside hotels in Epping as well as peaceful protests in London? - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Science is good www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Science is good www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This story has been circulating around for a while, but this story in the Independent is the most mainstream source. The World Health Organisation are reporting multiple cases including deaths in Gaza caused by Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Short 🧵 www.independent.co.uk/news/world/m...
Israel destroyed Gaza’s sanitation plants. Now a rare disease is spreading unchecked
As hospitals in the strip struggle to cope with a stream of injured people, doctors are also battling the rise of a rare disease that has left children paralysed. Alex Croft speaks to medics on the fr...
www.independent.co.uk
September 16, 2025 at 11:50 PM
This story has been circulating around for a while, but this story in the Independent is the most mainstream source. The World Health Organisation are reporting multiple cases including deaths in Gaza caused by Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Short 🧵 www.independent.co.uk/news/world/m...
A 10km run in Denver and a walk around downtown in heat which wasn’t suitable for either running or walking
September 11, 2025 at 1:04 AM
A 10km run in Denver and a walk around downtown in heat which wasn’t suitable for either running or walking
Off to America for the GBS/CIDP Foundation International Symposium in Denver. Two first for me. USA and a Symposium
September 9, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Off to America for the GBS/CIDP Foundation International Symposium in Denver. Two first for me. USA and a Symposium
Interesting thing to announce in #Lincolnshire. I put in the #CareAct for the council in 2014 and it was always supposed to be strength based. It was at its heart. So what changed? Service creep, or is this really a way to make savings. Will watch with interest www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Lincolnshire social care services moving away from 'over-reliance'
People will be encouraged to delay using services and to
www.bbc.co.uk
September 6, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Interesting thing to announce in #Lincolnshire. I put in the #CareAct for the council in 2014 and it was always supposed to be strength based. It was at its heart. So what changed? Service creep, or is this really a way to make savings. Will watch with interest www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A thing I write with. Focus on why we shouldn’t use the word ‘should’ in a contract
#NHSEngland has published its new Adult #Neurology Services specification. Our CEO contributed feedback on behalf of the #InflammatoryNeuropathies community earlier this year, here's his view on the spec:
www.inflammatoryneuropathies.uk/post/new-spe...
www.inflammatoryneuropathies.uk/post/new-spe...
August 16, 2025 at 7:59 AM
A thing I write with. Focus on why we shouldn’t use the word ‘should’ in a contract
This is one of the things that people who have had #GuillainBarreSyndrome talk about most. It’s also one of the things that we need to look into and research. While it unlikely to come back, the #fear of #GBS returning is all to real for many people in the #InflammatoryNeuropathies community.
With so much physical damage from #GuillainBarreSyndrome, it can be easy to overlook the emotional impact of #GBS. It helps to talk:
Get Together inflammatoryneuropathies.uk/get-togethers
Emotional Support inflammatoryneuropathies.uk/health
Peer Support inflammatoryneuropathies.uk/peer-support
Get Together inflammatoryneuropathies.uk/get-togethers
Emotional Support inflammatoryneuropathies.uk/health
Peer Support inflammatoryneuropathies.uk/peer-support
August 8, 2025 at 7:37 AM
This is one of the things that people who have had #GuillainBarreSyndrome talk about most. It’s also one of the things that we need to look into and research. While it unlikely to come back, the #fear of #GBS returning is all to real for many people in the #InflammatoryNeuropathies community.
Reposted by Rich Collins
Oh captain, my captain.
July 27, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Oh captain, my captain.
The NHS ten year plan was released today so I grabbed some time in my hotel room here in Vienna and had a read through. Felt it might be useful to share my thoughts, so if you are interested the have a read through- www.inflammatoryneuropathies.uk/post/the-10-...
The 10 year plan | our thoughts
So, after much consultation, feedback, and discussion, the government today released its new 10 year plan. Here at Inflammatory Neuropathies UK, I have taken some time to have a look through the propo...
www.inflammatoryneuropathies.uk
July 3, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The NHS ten year plan was released today so I grabbed some time in my hotel room here in Vienna and had a read through. Felt it might be useful to share my thoughts, so if you are interested the have a read through- www.inflammatoryneuropathies.uk/post/the-10-...
People I work with are really scared about what’s happening with #PIP and #WelfareReforms. There’s a thread about it over T @inflamneurouk.bsky.social
We are keeping an eye on the ongoing discussions in parliament this afternoon and tomorrow. Our CEO, Rich, has read through the statement released by government earlier on this afternoon, and here are his initial thoughts.
#PIP #WelfareReforms
#PIP #WelfareReforms
June 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
People I work with are really scared about what’s happening with #PIP and #WelfareReforms. There’s a thread about it over T @inflamneurouk.bsky.social
Additional investment into #EmploymentSupport announced as part of the statement on #WelfareReform. No details (apart from numbers) and it will need to be incredibly high quality, knowledgable, and specialist (which it isn’t at the moment). Said all this in the consultation but guess no one read it
June 30, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Additional investment into #EmploymentSupport announced as part of the statement on #WelfareReform. No details (apart from numbers) and it will need to be incredibly high quality, knowledgable, and specialist (which it isn’t at the moment). Said all this in the consultation but guess no one read it
Just read through the government’s statement on #WelfareReform. Nothing new in there, and the changes proposed are really just of bit of gloss. People will still be pushed into poverty by this and the amount of stress and heartache its causing to people is horrific
June 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Just read through the government’s statement on #WelfareReform. Nothing new in there, and the changes proposed are really just of bit of gloss. People will still be pushed into poverty by this and the amount of stress and heartache its causing to people is horrific
30 years ago I finished my Psychology degree at University of Hertfordshire and headed off into the big world with high hopes of becoming a Psychologist. Well for a number of reasons (mainly financial) that never happened
June 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
30 years ago I finished my Psychology degree at University of Hertfordshire and headed off into the big world with high hopes of becoming a Psychologist. Well for a number of reasons (mainly financial) that never happened
We all know that birds are nesting at this time of year, so why on earth are people cutting back trees. This is the only bit of wild greenery we have really close by. If you need it cut back, wait until autumn. So annoying #Environment #UrbanWildlife
May 22, 2025 at 9:21 AM
We all know that birds are nesting at this time of year, so why on earth are people cutting back trees. This is the only bit of wild greenery we have really close by. If you need it cut back, wait until autumn. So annoying #Environment #UrbanWildlife