Policy and public affairs. DJ. Film, transport and books. Tweeting in a personal capacity.
South East, England
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Rachael Chrisp retweeted
I dunno. St Paul & Christ?
Fabric. St Paul’s Cathedral. Name a more iconic duo.
Bringing together these two institutions will create a one-of-a-kind experience, pairing world-class music with one of our most special landmarks.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8z…
Sir George was instrumental in setting up the Parliamentary Inquiry into T1DE, and I worked closely with him and @theresa_may on it over a number of years.
A great man, with a wonderful sense of humour.
Love to Julie, and his family at this very sad time.
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former MP, Sir George Howarth.
Sir George was a longstanding supporter of people living with type 1 diabetes and was instrumental in championing our work around Type 1 Diabetes and Disordered Eating (T1DE) in Parliament.
He understood the challenges faced by people living with T1DE and used his voice to help raise awareness of this often-overlooked issue. We are incredibly grateful for his compassion, advocacy and commitment to ensuring that people affected by T1DE were seen, heard and supported.
We send our sincere condolences to his family, friends and all who knew him.
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Rachael Chrisp retweeted
Today, history has been made: NICE has approved teplizumab for use on the NHS in England and Wales.
Teplizumab is the first ever immunotherapy that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes symptoms for people in the early stages of the condition.
For the first time, we’re not just managing type 1 - we’re changing its course.
This milestone means many things. But above all, it means time.
More time to simply be a child. A reduction in emergency diagnoses and serious complications like diabetic ketoacidosis. A softer landing for individuals and families suddenly facing management of a life-long condition, and with it, renewed hope for the future.
And this achievement belongs to you, our community. Breakthrough T1D funded early-stage research and the clinical trials that made teplizumab a reality. This breakthrough was made possible by your belief and support.
Together, we are changing what’s possible. 💙
Read the full story here: bit.ly/4oJQzoo
#GBDoc #Type1Diabetes #Teplizumab
ALT Text graphic announcing teplizumab approval for NHS use in England and Wales by NICE, described as a historic moment, on a soft gradient background.
ALT Informational graphic explaining teplizumab as a first-of-its-kind immunotherapy that can delay the need to take insulin by about three years.
ALT Eligibility graphic stating teplizumab is approved for people over eight with stage 2 type 1 diabetes, on a light purple background.
ALT Text graphic stating Breakthrough T1D UK funded early research and trials leading to teplizumab, highlighting progress in type 1 diabetes treatment and commitment to finding a cure, with logo on a gradient background.
Rachael Chrisp retweeted
Graham Greene once anonymously entered a Spectator competition to write the opening paragraph of a Graham Greene novel. He came third.
Rachael Chrisp retweeted
Heathrow Airport is 80, and today marks the 30th anniversary of this unique air display commissioned to mark its 50th birthday.
In 1996 normal ops were suspended for 30 min for this incredible fly past of types associated with LHR over its history.
A truly unrepeatable event.
Rachael Chrisp retweeted
Many supporters of the bill have said that assisted suicide wouldn't come at the expense of good palliative care. Now that assisted suicide is dead - having been rejected by the Scottish Parliament, the Senedd, and Westminster - I hope we can focus on improving palliative care.
Rachael Chrisp retweeted
Torn between middle-aged delight that the youth are Reading Books and Wearing Headphones and GET YOUR DIRTY SHOES OFF THAT SEAT, PEOPLE HAVE TO SIT THERE YOU KNOW.
Rachael Chrisp retweeted
This is one of the great individual challenges right now - how to carve out more Time Away From Phone when every single organisation we interact with is pushing PHONE PHONE PHONE PHONE PHONE, NO HUMAN CONTACT, ONLY PHONE.
Rachael Chrisp retweeted
A fascinating, important and brilliantly researched and written article by @Madz_Grant in the superb Easter edition of the @spectator
Religion has been resurrected in British politics
spectator.com/article/religi…
Rachael Chrisp retweeted
Heathers is 38 today.
This pitch-black comedy, Winona Ryder at peak cool, Christian Slater channelling full-on Jack Nicholson, blew up the teen movie template (quite literally) and replaced it with something sharper, stranger, and meaner.
“How very.”
