Portsmouth GP. Until recently Clinical Lead at Asthma + Lung UK. https://xitter.cf/t.co/mKdU6V1uUD
Portsmouth
Joined July 2012
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Andy Whittamore retweeted
Should employers offer free flu vaccination for staff who are not eligible via the NHS? The arguments for are that it reduces sickness rates and therefore improve productivity. An argument against – particularly for public sector employers – is that it may not be cost-effective.
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Podcast: @BMA_GP England chair @doctor_katie on why the new GP contract is unsafe and how GPs can fight back
Full episode: gponline.com/podcast-dr-kati…
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With falling numbers of parents getting their children vaccinated, and a resurgence of disease we had previously eradicated, it’s shockingly irresponsible for Farage to give a platform to these poisonous lies.
He should apologise and sever all ties with this dangerous extremism.
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Children’s charter for lung health thorax.bmj.com/content/77/1/… @asthmalunguk
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This is how @gilescoren decides to respond to polite and evidence based challenge about him misleading men with inaccurate advice about PSA testing.
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The 10 Year Health Plan includes a significant number of proposals - from ‘golden handcuffs’ for newly qualified dentists to a shift in the pattern of health care spending. But what does this mean for the NHS's future? Read our analysis to find out. kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and…
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Expert on @bbc5live about polygenic screening for neonates
"It is not especially useful, not doctors who have been clamouring for it, but enthusiasts attracted to something bright and shiny. Better spending money on tried & tested basics"
Story of NHS policy gimmicks in general
Andy Whittamore retweeted
Air pollution is a major threat to health including asthma, heart disease, stroke and cancer.
It has improved over several decades but we can reduce it, and the diseases it causes, significantly.
This Royal College of Physicians report lays out the harms and things we can do.
Air pollution must be recognised as a public health issue.
For #CleanAirDay we are publishing our new report 'A breath of fresh air', which highlights the growing evidence about the increased range of health impacts linked to air pollution. With impacts on both mortality and healthy life expectancy, the effects of toxic air on individuals, society, the economy and the #NHS are huge.
🔗Read the new report: ow.ly/F3yq50Wc7wr
Andy Whittamore retweeted
I spoke to @ProstateUK a few months ago. Explained screening needs evidence and then organisation/high quality independent consent info / resourcing. Explained their strategy was resulting in worse appt availability for men in greater need. was told ‘that’s not our problem’ .
hey @BAUSurology , you seem to want to encourage men to have PSA screening which as you must surely know is not recommended by the UKNSC. why? baus.org.uk/_userfiles/pages…
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I have been asked to explain why, if there is an intention to shift resources to primary care GPs, are the only part of the NHS not exempted from the employers NI increase. I can't, it appears to be incoherent policy making.
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Brilliant research by @asthmalunguk, which exposes shocking health inequality across our communities.
@_SarahSleet is right: “The UK has the worst death rate in Europe for lung conditions and they are more closely linked to inequality than any other major health condition."
🚨 “Deeply troubling reality” revealed by @asthmalunguk's new research 🚨
"The UK has the worst death rate in Europe for lung conditions and they are more closely linked to inequality than any other major health condition."
theguardian.com/society/2025…
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World first!
@MHRAgovuk approves the first pMDI for #COPD with a new propellant having near-zero global warning potential.
pMDIs are essential medicines.
Kudos to all involved. A good day for people living with COPD, and the 🌎.
gov.uk/government/news/mhra-…
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Treating asthma with inhaled corticosteroids at 4pm is more effective than twice daily or in the morning. See our new publication in Thorax 🫁🕓
and the brilliant @Ran_Wang_UoM
thorax.bmj.com/content/early…
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UK could lose low TB status amid rise in cases.
@asthmalunguk @BTSrespiratory independent.co.uk/news/uk/ho…
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2️⃣ The Bird In Hand, Waterlooville 🏆
After Portsmouth’s 1939 FA Cup victory, the trophy was kept here during WWII for safekeeping! A pub with a special place in Pompey history. #PubsAndFootball
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Did you spot us on @BBCMorningLive? 📺
@tonyblackburn joined Chris Startup to chat about our harmonica for lung health sessions and how they can help improve your lung health 🎶
📽 Watch from 44:13 minutes: orlo.uk/ANpom
Join a session here: orlo.uk/zrTTv
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We have been nominated for the @SlaterGordonUK 2024 Charity of the Year Award! 🎉
Winning could make a big difference in helping us continue our vital work in 2025 and we'd love to have your support! Cast your vote here: orlo.uk/5Pxri
Thank you 💜
#COTY24
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“Urgent action is needed to increase investment into lung research."
@samtwick discusses the socioeconomic costs of lung conditions and the need for greater investment into lung health research with @OpenAccessGov. openaccessgovernment.org/the…
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A child dies from asthma every four weeks in England – tragic and unacceptable when the majority of these deaths are preventable.
A new @NCMD_England report shows children in most deprived areas x4 more likely to die of an asthma attack.
We are pleased to share with you our latest thematic report on #Asthma and Anaphylaxis, which looks in detail at the 54 tragic child deaths due to asthma and 19 deaths due to anaphylaxis occurring between 2019 and 2023. Read it here: ncmd.info/publications/child…
