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In the US, Barbara’s kidney transplant came with a $100k bill - even with insurance.

She had to crowdfund and remortgage her home.

In the UK, it’s free on the NHS.

🧾 See what your care would cost under US-style healthcare: MyNHSBill.com

I know many people, particularly from London's diverse communities, are feeling extremely worried following the events this weekend. It takes me back to how I felt growing up in the ’70s and ’80s, when far-right political parties marched on our streets. The leaders of the far-right are once again attempting to hijack our flag, with minorities being intimidated and fear, hatred and division being sown. As Londoners, and as proud Brits, we must unite to reject the far-right – just as we have many times before. But it’s going to take a huge effort from us all – from people of all races and backgrounds, who are willing to stand up for our British values of equality, inclusion and mutual respect. As Mayor, I'll continue to do everything I can to challenge the far-right and all those who peddle the politics of fear and division. I urge other politicians and Londoners to do the same. MAYOR OF LONDON, SADIQ KHAN

We must unite against those who seek to divide us.

Oh well at least that’s fair

I’ve left but they sent me a text from Phillipson campaign purporting to be from the Labour Party. Not sure that’s fair to Lucy Powell

It’s very satisfying!

Thank you :-) I’m quite new to socks it’s my second pair so it’s nice to have a challenge but not toooo much!

Thanks! This one is self striping yarn by West Yorkshire spinners as I haven’t mastered colour work yet! It ended up being more or less the same pattern as my last sock but the pattern for the front is the Hermione everyday sock

Stripey sock on circular magic loop needles on my lap - colours are yellow blue and greens

Had to unravel the heel turn as I wasn’t 100% happy with it. Knittinghousesquare YouTube video has saved the day I’ve decided I will just always follow that! Very clear instructions @knitsky

Little child’s hands holding knitting needles with green yarn

Next generation of knitters incoming ❤️

Trailfinders still doubling down!

Circular needles with mutlicolour socks cast on

Knitting socks is now my whole personality

Thank you it’s West Yorkshire spinners!

Aww thank you!

Pair of stripy socks in muted colours on a sofa

Made my first pair of socks 🧦- took 7 months and very satisfying time to get the next ones cast on #secondsockweek #knitsky

I hate what the world is becoming so much right now

Stripey socks second one still on circular needles

I recently found my missing knitting 🧶 and this evening have almost finished my first pair of socks. #knitsky

I can totally imagine that.. eek it’s very disturbing

Thanks for sharing this.. can I ask a stupid question? Is the asbestos safely stowed away where it can’t do harm or are we actually daily potentially inhaling it?.. sorry if that’s a stupid question

Almost made it through 4 nights in Barcelona without being pickpocketed - fortunately all they found was a jumper and a book by Rory Stewart. They could have better taste as the book is quite good!

Excited to be heading next week to #esmoGI and my first time Barcelona also. It also is the week I will return to colorectal practice so a reset and connect with the community is just at the right time!

How horrible. So sorry.

I worked for Lizzy as her registrar when I came back from mat leave and PhD. Her passion for education and mentorship is infectious and I can’t think of anyone who would be better to lead education at ESMO.

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Laptop screen with esmo registration receipt

My first ESMO GI - and first visit to Barcelona. experience about to be unlocked! Excited

Quote print: people are alike stained glass windows the sparkle and shine when the sun is out but when the darkness sets in their true beauty is revealed only if there is light from within Elizabeth kubler Ross

100% this. Every week my options are to spend hours prepping my clinic or spend my entire clinic apologising to people their scans aren’t reported/they’ve been booked in on the wrong day.

Courage and clarity

Argh when will I learn to pack a bag when I travel because I inevitably finish work late and need to crash in a hotel

If only! I get at least 50 emails a day all needing urgent replies

Absolutely smashing! Will be back next year!