Director of Comms and Engagement @NHS. Ex BBC Correspondent. Mother, runner and sun lover. All views my own.

Bristol, England
Joined March 2010
Charlotte Callen retweeted
Menzies Campbell was one of the last of a breed of gentlemen-politicians. He spoke carefully, dressed properly, lived dutifully and carried himself with an integrity that now seems from another age. My notes on my dealings with an incredible man:- comment.press/ming23
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He was a wonderfully kind man. He always made time to talk, and listen. A very valuable skill in a politician.
A huge loss. Ming was courteous, as many have noted, but he was also immensely kind. I had the same cancer as him & he called me the day of every treatment, cycle after cycle, sharing advice, gossip & reassurance.
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Supporting Bristol & Weston Hospital Charity evening at the Old Vic ❤️
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We're seeing flooding at locations across Somerset - more rain expected overnight. We are supporting emergency services as part of the response. If there is serious risk to life due to flooding call 999. If you're worried about flooding go to bit.ly/4aAGbYQ 1/2🧵
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Abusive and controlling bully Stuart Hogg sentenced. His poor wife living in fear. All fuelled by alcohol. Too many women live in fear in their own home. Broken by men. We must stand up against it. #domesticabuse
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This is a brilliant podcast and well worth a listen. It was one of the most gripping stories to cover as a journalist. I spent many a long day in Salisbury. @AndyLHoward fantastic podcast. Excellent story telling, as always. Congrats. 🙌🏻
6 years on from the #Novichok poisonings in Salisbury, a big question: how did Dawn Sturgess, a mum of 3 from Wiltshire, end up being killed by a chemical weapon? Our @BBCSounds podcast with @marieklennon & @DanOB1986 will follow the inquiry. Listen now: bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p0jw…
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Charlotte Callen retweeted
Flowers were laid at @rickygervais’ ‘After Life’ bench in Vivary Park as a tribute to all those lost to suicide. 💐 #SuicidePrevention
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Mabel and I have done our democratic duty. Surprisingly busy in Redland, Bristol #LocalElections #dogsatpollingstations
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Charlotte Callen retweeted
Last week, we joined leaders from across the Somerset VCFSE, NHS and Council to sign an historic agreement committing to work together to achieve better health and wellbeing for the people of Somerset. Read more sparksomerset.org.uk/signing… #Somerset #MoU #VCFSE #partnerships
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Look out 👀 there’s a flood on Whiteladies Rd! ☔️@BBCBristol @BristolLive
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A special film has been released - featuring NHS staff and Bristol's former Poet Laureate - Miles Chambers #NHS75 @Milocool @NHSSomerset planetradio.co.uk/greatest-h…
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Charlotte Callen retweeted
NHS workers will be celebrating 75 years of the health service at #Glastonbury. bbc.in/3PoKYnT
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Thank you Cat Stevens for 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 the NHS staff and volunteers as we celebrate our 75th anniversary. #NHS75 @glastonbury @emilyeavis 💙
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Charlotte Callen retweeted
‘To all the doctors and all the nurses and everyone who serves the people and the good health of this country, we say a big thank you.’ A massive #NHS75 birthday shout-out from @YusufCatStevens at @glastonbury. 💙 🎥: @bbcglasto
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Charlotte Callen retweeted
Cat Stevens thank you message to the NHS and its 75th anniversary #NHS75 @glastonbury 🙏🏽👌🏽#glastonbury2023
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Never thought I’d get to stand on the Pyramid Stage @glastonbury. I’m so proud of our #NHS75 stars 💙
Here are some photos from a spectacular Saturday at Glastonbury 2023, and you can see more our website: glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/s…
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We all need hope to survive 💙 @glastonbury
Meanwhile, right now, I'm at the Glastonbury Festival, which is an oasis of astonishing organisation - a temporary city the size of Bath! With it's own hospital, bio-degradable crisp-packets and pioneering buildings made of fungus! - and that currently rare thing: joy. thetimes.co.uk/article/glast…
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Nice to spot the giant NHS mural in here. 👀💙 #NHS75 #Glastonbury @NHSSomerset @SomersetFT
Welcome to the greatest festival on earth. Here's a #Glastonbury 2023 preview in 100 seconds, from G-Y... #glastonburyfestival #glasto2023 #glasto
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We can’t wait for our Somerset #NHS GP, nurse and physio to take to the Pyramid stage. Join us on Saturday! 👀 5.30pm #NHS75 #glastonbury2023 @jowhiley
Watch this. It’s excellent in every which way 💙@emilyeavis @michaelsheen
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