Modern woman juggling being a public health doctor, academic, writer, intrepid explorer of culture, health sleuth, fit wannabe & prime minister of my household.
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DrCath retweeted
Have you seen this missing 12-year-old boy from #Hampton Hill⁉️
READ MORE⬇️
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So far Waldegrave School PTA has 1 entries into @easyuk’s giveaway to win a £5,000 donation!
You can help increase our chances of winning by signing up to support us before midnight 23rd August:
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DrCath retweeted
We are looking for 2 Chairs for our Team Science Programme Funding Committee.
The tenure for this role is 3 years in the first instance, with the potential to extend for a further 2 years. The overall commitment includes attending meetings, providing specific advice and undertaking background and planning work.
Find out more and apply now: nihr.ac.uk/get-involved/comm…
DrCath retweeted
A&E patients with non-urgent ailments may be told to come back later under @NHSEngland plans: NHS bosses urge all @NHSProviders hospitals in England to use ‘digital triage’ process to combat overcrowding in emergency services via @denis_campbell
theguardian.com/society/2026…
The 1st London Research Engagement Network Event is happening 9th July 2026 at Southbank University. Secure your free place here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-…
Not too late to sign up if you are working in a general practice in South West London. #physicalactivity #health #rolemodel
DrCath retweeted
Your next shower might save your life. 💙
Next time you lather up, take a moment to be body aware. If you spot anything unusual, contact your GP. In most cases it won’t be anything serious, but finding cancer early makes it easier to treat and can save lives.
We’ve teamed up with @Morrisons to put NHS cancer awareness messaging on their shower gels and bath products – because knowing your body and what’s normal for you could save your life.
This is a very helpful and informative read
We have a dedicated blog post with information on the hantavirus outbreak linked to the Dutch cruise ship, which we are regularly updating.
🔗Full details here: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/05/12…
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ALT ukhsa.blog.gov.uk What you need to know about the hantavirus outbreak linked to the Dutch cruise ship
Fantastic workshop - definitely worth going to.
🚨 Last few tickets left!
Join our next hands-on workshop on turning co-design into real practice. Learn how to build genuine partnerships, strengthen trust, and apply practical tools straight away.
📅 19 May, 13:00 - 16:00
📍 @CityStGeorges
Book now 👇
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DrCath retweeted
It's #WorldImmunizationWeek
Vaccines have saved more than 150 million lives since 1974 — not by accident, but because ordinary people made the decision to protect themselves, their children and one another.
That’s 6 lives every minute, every day, for more than 5 decades. #VaccinesWork
Your decision makes a difference. Get vaccinated bit.ly/4mH2HWi
ALT Illustration of diverse family generations celebrating vaccination with a large vaccine vial and immunization card, promoting World Immunization Week 2026.
Just had a wonderful time chairing a session on neighbourhood health and catching up with public health and health research colleagues at the Local Authority Public Health Research Network’s conference.
DrCath retweeted
The HPV vaccine helps protect against the HPV virus which can lead to several cancers, including cervical cancer as well as cancers of the mouth, throat and genitals.
It’s offered to boys and girls in school to help protect them later in life.
#WorldImmunisationWeek
DrCath retweeted
If you’re struggling with a mental health condition like social anxiety, OCD or PTSD, treatment is available.
NHS Talking Therapies are effective, confidential and free - delivered by trained professionals in-person, on the phone, or online.
➡️ nhs.uk/talk
ALT Illustration of a hand holding a mobile phone with the NHS Talking Therapies webpage shown on screen. Text reads: 'NHS Talking Therapies. You can refer yourself directly to an NHS Talking Therapies service without a referral from a GP.' The NHS logo is in the top right hand corner.
DrCath retweeted
📢 New research funding opportunity
Apply for funding to lead research that employs optimal research methods to advance biomedical, health and care research, policy and delivery:
nihr.ac.uk/funding/bmbr-prog…
ALT Funding opportunity: BMBR Programme researcher-led. Closing on 23 June 2026. Apply now
DrCath retweeted
🆕 You might have seen news stories reporting 3 confirmed cases of meningitis (MenB) in Dorset.
💊 All have received treatment and are recovering well. Close contacts of the cases have already been offered antibiotics as a precaution.
ALT An image of a teenage holding a phone, the overlaid text reads: Meningitis cases in Dorset: What you need to know
Really excited about this! Some great speakers and great cafes
ICYMI over Easter - there is just one week to go 👀⏳
Join us on 21 April at @LSBU for a day of insight and action on #ResearchEngagement, including:
✅ ICS showcases
✅ Research cafés
✅ Live community trust panel
Get your place 👇
ow.ly/JMlr50YGE7p
DrCath retweeted
ICYMI over Easter - there is just one week to go 👀⏳
Join us on 21 April at @LSBU for a day of insight and action on #ResearchEngagement, including:
✅ ICS showcases
✅ Research cafés
✅ Live community trust panel
Get your place 👇
ow.ly/JMlr50YGE7p
DrCath retweeted
Although shigella may be unfamiliar to many, cases of this severe stomach bug are on the rise. 📈🧫
In our blog, we explain how the bacteria responsible for severe diarrhoea & stomach cramps is passed on, and what you can do to help prevent infections.
🔗 ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/26…
ALT A rendering of shigella bacteria with text overlaid, it reads: What is Shigella? How do you catch it and how can it be avoided?