Wes Streeting MP Thanks for asking

As some one who has worked in the NHS for 35 yrs and examined its working throughout that time my list of what needs changing would start with

Stop breaking the system by defunding it in the name of efficiency. It is way beyond the point at which trying to cut

Fantastic to see this published from British Thoracic Society (BTS). A simple framework to diagnose and treat tobacco dependency that every hospital clinician in every specialty could implement & deliver substantial benefits - the building blocks framework

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Congrats on DRatano on leading this new publication (years in the making). In silico trials offer a novel means to explore heterogeneity of treatment effect, assess feasibility, and develop tailored interventions in respiratory failure.

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This looks absolutely fantastic! Potential for VR in tracheostomy education! I love how innovative this is and can't wait to hear more about the outcomes! Well done everyone involved!

Manu Sánchez Marieke Duiverman Sophia Schiza ERS SeparRespira Manchester (>10k patients on cpap and >2k patients on niv) would be keen to support this collaboration. Please, dm if interested.

You've got to love Patrick Kielty,
he nailed his closing words on Israel / Palestine on The Late Late show

For those unaware his Dad John was shot dead by the UFF during The Troubles in N Ireland

He knows what he's talking about and his words were powerful here. Kudos to him!

This is such a tragic shame for a huge amount of people who benefit from lung volume recruitment. A cheap easy to use and maintain device which is a lifeline for many.

Credit to NIPPY by Breas for taking this on years ago & being our supply lifeline - we are forever grateful

I see Bath have completely sold out for next season. Congratulations to them. Come on Northerners, let’s try and emulate them. Would be great to fill the stadium every game next season so you can help us on our way to Twickenham again!💪
Northernrugbymatters👍

'I knew how much it meant to him'

Kevin Sinfield spoke to #BBCBreakfast after carrying his friend Rob Burrow over the line at the end of the Leeds marathon named after his friend and rugby league legend

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We have nurses & junior doctors on strike & consultants potentially joining them very soon. Lets talk about inflation & pay. How to fix this car crash (& perhaps more importantly, how NOT to). Please read full 🧵 to end and share / RT

The government has sold the Oxford Vaccination production unit to an American Company for £200m Built in 2014 to respond to Ebola and absolutely essential during Covid, we will not have it for the next pandemic. It would cost just £5m a year to keep open. Another Conservative

In collaboration with British Thoracic Society (BTS) we have published guidance on Models of Care for Specialised Weaning Units (SWU) ⤵️ bit.ly/ICS_BTS_SWUgui…

This document provides guidance on the standards of care, resourcing, and infrastructure for this enhanced care area.

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One of our long stay #rehablegend finally went to the ward after 3.5 months on ICU. Very pleased to visit her today 🎉 A real MDT effort - medical team, excellent nursing care (including hair dye & weekly manicure!), physio, dietician, SLT, pharmacy & special help from NWVU 👏👏

As much as we all love and admire Kevin, we should probably all take 3 minutes to donate a tenner. Think of what he has given. 👍

Congratulations Sim. Truly well deserved.

Today we have a lovely lunch for our Lead Nurse Debbie McCann who will be retiring on Friday after 16 yrs in the team. Thank you to Debbie for her dedication and support over the years. She’ll certainly be missed by staff and patients but we hope she enjoys her retirement

The news just now from RECOVERY is another massive improvement in care of patients with Covid-19. It also has implications for how we treat, and study, other life-threatening disease. 1/n