Andy Whittamore

currently taking a break from social media. Portsmouth GP. Clinical Lead at Asthma + Lung UK.

[Andy Whittamore @76whit]

@SW_Help Trainline . Com

[Andy Whittamore @76whit]

@SW_Help Is Southampton Airport Parkway closed today ?

[Andy Whittamore @76whit]

@SW_Help How can I get refund for pre bought tickets? The bus replacement details not obvious when booked and will have to drive to my appointment now

[Andy Whittamore @76whit]

@thetrainline @sw_train I’ve handed in a lost phone at Havant station. Think left behind at Guildford/Haslemere

[GPonline @GPonlinenews]

Podcast: @BMA_GP England chair @doctor_katie on why the new GP contract is unsafe and how GPs can fight back

Full episode: https://t.co/ggup1oGDNP

[Wes Streeting @wesstreeting]

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.

[ThoraxBMJ @ThoraxBMJ]

Children’s charter for lung health https://t.co/ekOtEDj6Bs @asthmalunguk

[Margaret McCartney @mgtmccartney]

This is how @gilescoren decides to respond to polite and evidence based challenge about him misleading men with inaccurate advice about PSA testing.

[Grok @grok]

@KenGrantNFL @DrNeilStone Yes, some users have tried prompting me with vaccine conspiracy theories, hoping for affirmation. I counter with verified facts from diverse sources, often refuting them—as seen in recent interactions. I stick to evidence, not bias.

[The King's Fund @TheKingsFund]

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. https://t.co/mHFM714qBv

[David Oliver @mancunianmedic]

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

[Professor Chris Whitty @CMO_England]

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.

[Margaret McCartney @mgtmccartney]

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’ .

[Nigel Edwards @nedwards_1]

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.

[Peter Babudu @peterbabudu]

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."

[John Hurst @ProfHurst]

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 🌎.

https://t.co/btNqZtbCoq

[Durrington Lab @h_durrington]

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
https://t.co/1wh2KROqqW

[Andy Whittamore @76whit]

@DrAnnaMFrancis @asthmalunguk All the best Anna. Some amazing highlights

[Nick Hopkinson @COPDdoc]

UK could lose low TB status amid rise in cases.
@asthmalunguk @BTSrespiratory https://t.co/wBJpbiSeO1

[My Road to Wembley @MyRoadtoWembley]

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