I’m delighted that the cross government national #MECFS interim delivery plan will be launched for consultation later today. @actionforme
Thanks to @thetimes for their coverage this morning raising much-needed awareness https://t.co/f8Z9xIUNpH
Last week, I called on the government to act now on the harms of smoking. In my final article of this mini series for @cr_uk, I outline how we can achieve a #smokefree future for the next generation.
https://t.co/Nwrb4UvFbn
A prominent researcher shared how a celebrity patient politely refused to speak publicly about their diagnoses /treatment for fear of discrimination (at work) and judgement (in public life). Sad but true. So this isn't trivial. A very courageous stand.
https://t.co/b9RQDHcAXR
Diversity in research participation is vital for developing effective treatments. Check this new guide https://t.co/d1fgKdx0D0 by @NHSEngland “offering insights and practical suggestions to support researchers to engage more diverse research participants”.
"In the UK we have a neural tube defect rate that is one of the highest in Europe"
Such a cost-effective and feasible prevention strategy. Why delay?
https://t.co/5yK24CdGNa
Scientists are investigating how arthritis in children is associated with eye inflammation and sometimes sight loss.
This project w/ @VersusArthritis could have a huge impact on young people, improving current treatment methods and quality of life. 👏https://t.co/qQ5ElxRlYx
I made a work decision which turned out to be discriminatory. Thankfully the person who it affected immediately pulled me up on it.
Ouch Moment: even I, who prides herself on being aware, fall prey to unconscious bias.
Yay Moment: the person concerned felt safe to tell me so.
Shocking when bullying and harassment is allowed to perpetuate with impunity, worse if warnings about it are ignored and those with the courage and conviction to stand up against it punished instead. Kudos to Trustees like Amanda Blanc who #walkthetalk
https://t.co/5J1YiRRNeU
Massive shout out to Professor Janet Lord @Lord_Lab, Director of @VersusArthritis - MRC Centre for #Musculoskeletal#Ageing#Research for her much deserved #CBE in the NY's Honours list for services to immunology and ageing research.
Thank you for your passion and hard work!
Today is the start of #BoneJointWeek.
I support #MSKEquality as do we all @OR_UK
We are committed to challenging inequality and promoting MSK health through funding world class research, delivering education and supporting innovation.
@WeAreARMA#WorldArthritisDay