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Inside looming NHS winter crisis as hospitals face ‘armageddon’ Every winter is a challenge for the NHS. But doctors fear this year could be one of the worst yet, as a ‘hugely concerning’ early flu season, a surge in A&E demand and the overhang of a devastating su...

One A&E consultant said:

“We're not just running out of cubicles; we're running out of corridors. And we‘ve run out of trollies."

Govt must recognise the true scale of need in our NHS this winter and act to support the services we all rely upon.

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🚨NEW: Stephen Colbert's opening tonight will forever be remembered as one of the most powerful moments of late-night comedy in modern history.

This is a must-watch. Damn. 🔥

Mum and dad pictured hugging their young son who has Down's syndrome.

Earlier this year, the Down’s Syndrome Association shared information about the introduction of Martha’s Rule.

We’re pleased to share that, as of September 2025, Martha’s Rule has now been rolled out to all 210 acute hospitals in England.

Read more over on our website: https://loom.ly/OkFnTQA

10 Year Health Plan for England: fit for the future Sets out the government’s 10 Year Health Plan for England.

For your reading pleasure the 10 year NHS plan: www.gov.uk/government/p...

Brexit has caused 1,485 additional deaths per year due to EU nurses leaving the UK | University of Surrey Brexit linked to 1,485 extra deaths annually in the UK, as EU nurses leave the workforce, highlighting critical healthcare staffing and patient care challenges.

The 10-Year Health Plan is desperately needed, but we must also remember the damage Brexit has caused to the NHS.

“Brexit’s impact on the NHS caused 1,485 additional deaths per year as a result of EU nurses leaving the UK following the referendum.”

5 ways the 10 year health plan got it wrong | We Own It Here are five key problems with the government’s 10 year plan

5 ways the government's new 10 year health plan gets it wrong

What happened to Labour's plan to "make the NHS so good no one has to go private"?

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Govt's 10 year NHS Plan deepens privatisation.

Govt "will enter discussions enter with private providers".

Pushes PFI. For every £1 investment public purse repays £6 or more. NHS already suffering previous PFI.

Corporate profits guaranteed. We pay more for less.

Say NO to privatisation.

Is it "Fit for the future"? The NHS 10-year plan and the social determinants of Health Labour released its 10-year NHS plan this week - in this post I have a look at whether and how it deals with the social determinants of health

A fairly upbeat message about the new NHS 10-year plan by @chrischirp.bsky.social

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First line of the NHS 10 year plan is "The NHS is at a crossroads". Which means I'm immediately thinking of the best Simpsons gag ever...

10 Year Health Plan: Patient Safety Learning’s initial reflections Patient Safety Learning's response to the 10 Year Health Plan

🗨️While patient safety is considered at points in the new 10 Year Health Plan, we are disappointed that it is not recognised as a key theme that should run throughout this🗨️

10 Year Health Plan: Our initial reflections. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #10YearHealthPlan #patientsafety

Learning Disability Nursing was debated in Parliament on 17 June. Watch here: tinyurl.com/5n9545ee

Campaign to bring back the bursary: tinyurl.com/43mey6up

Resource on growing the workforce: tinyurl.com/mvmc46sd

Happy birthday to our NHS 🥳

For 77 years its staff have looked after us all 👏

Honoured to be attending the National Learning Disabilities & Autism Awards 2025 in Birmingham this evening with Finalists for Making a Difference Team award Wirral SEND Youth Voice Group #LDAwards25 #LearningDisability #Autism

We must all show up tomorrow to save our country for ourselves and those who will come after us!

Donald Trump does NOT want you to share this footage of his pathetically tiny birthday parade crowd.

Exclusive: Why influential peer Lord Nigel Crisp backs nursing Once the chief executive of NHS England, Lord Nigel Crisp has since become a major ally for the ...

Lord Nigel Crisp, former NHS chief executive and now an influential independent peer, has spoken to Nursing Times about why he backs nursing.

I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget what the 34x convicted felon & adjudicated rapist Trump did.

Revolutionize Your Weight Loss Journey: Tips for Women Over 40 Uncover the transformative strategies for women over 40 going through menopause on their weight loss journey. From simple lifestyle changes to effective exercise routines, these tips will help you reach your goal weight in no time. Are you tired of battling with weight gain as you navigate the challenges of menopause in your 40s? It's time to revolutionize your weight loss journey with targeted tips and strategies tailored for women in this stage of life.

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America is just going backwards in human rights and standards of living. Its not great. Feel pity for all women living in Handmaidens Tale Land.

Well no one wants to be unlawfully detained or arrested at the airport for nothing when they go on holiday. Nor spend time or money in a fascist country.

NHS issues urgent warning across North West and says 'this is critical'

The NHS has issued an appeal to trace over 5,400 'missing' blood donors

George Floyd should be alive today.

He should be raising his daughter, living his life.

5 years later, we owe him more than thoughts and hashtags.

His daughter said, “My daddy changed the world.”

Let’s stop failing her, and him.

Congress must pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.

Having a president and government who don't care about the people is appalling. Letting people deliberately suffer is just sickening. America not doing so great at all.

‘The global context is critical for shaping national nurse workforce strategy’ | Nursing Times Read this article about the global context of the UK for nurse recruitment and how this is critical for national workforce strategy.

‘The global context is critical for shaping national nurse workforce strategy’

This article examines how the UK is “located” in the global context of inward recruitment and outflow of nurses and why this is critical to shaping national nurse workforce strategy.

www.nursingtimes.net/workforce/th...

Prioritizing quality sleep is essential for your health and energy levels. Implement these tips to start getting the restful night's sleep you deserve. #sleep #wellness #goodsleep #qualitysleep #bedtime femmefitalefitclub.com/unlocking-th... #sleephygiene #qualitysleep

Some people just don't respect these horses and guards. Keep at a respectful safe distance. Multi language signs and pictures are needed.

Over 100 Disabled People's Mass Lobby of MPs to Resist Benefit Cuts

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨

Yesterday, over 100 Disabled people joined the mass lobby of MPs to resist benefit cuts - the largest lobby of Disabled people Parliament has seen in over a decade.

Read more👇
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ADHD and autism are different, but on social media those differences are shrinking (mentions @jmirpub)

BOOM!💥 The number of @bsky.app users just hit 36 MILLION!!! 👏

BlueSky is absolutely nailing in it in every way.

LETS KEEP GOING, LETS MAKE BLUESKY THE BIGGEST SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM ON THE PLANET