Graeme L Allen

Digital Project/Programme Manager in the NHS.Working on #digitalhealth #Digitalcancer #innovation #NHS Opinions are my own and not the views of my employer

[Graeme L Allen @GAllen_NHS]

Save the date
On the 31st May I will be hosting an #NHS charity golf day @CloseHouse
Time – Breakfast 0800 – 1000 – Tee Off Times – 1000 - BBQ – 1500 - 1900.
Shotgun start Texas Scramble
Prizes throughout the day.
Price - £60 pp
Supporting @winstonswish & @toonangels

[Graeme L Allen @GAllen_NHS]

When you think you've seen everything.......then this vile post pops up.

[Harman Singh Kapoor @kingkapoor72]

How to stop boats of illegals 🤣

[Newcastle United @NUFC]

A DREAM COME TRUE 😍

[BladeoftheSun @BladeoftheS]

The Telegraph removed this story because instead of sympathy, people were laughing at their ridiculous greed.

Don't spread it The Telegraph wouldn't like that.

🤣

[Graeme L Allen @GAllen_NHS]

Can't believe that nhse has put a stop to a contract being contested that has gone out of the NHS to a private body. NHS org was incumbent supply and 2m less than private. Private company it's gone to hasn't the best reputation.

[Graeme L Allen @GAllen_NHS]

AI in Action: The UK experience 🤦
Seems a good excuse to go to a conf in Vegas.

[Graeme L Allen @GAllen_NHS]

The Government spend £10m on a independent review of consultancy contract in the #NHS Concludes that they are value for money. Report was commissioned by NHSE & DHSC & conducted by Deloitte, KPMG, McKinsey, PA consulting & PwC 🤦
You can't put a price on efficiency said DHSC 🤬

[Esheru @Eshprojet1]

This will never not be funny
https://t.co/KgydReVU1S

[Stan Collymore @StanCollymore]

Graham Thorpe, England cricketer, with beautiful daughters, loving wife, family and friends.

Took his own life.

Too many men in particular, at a time when information is plentiful, charities on standby, text, phone and email services ready, are deciding to end their lives.

Many reading this, like me will have hit very close to where Graham got but stopped short, just. It's a desperate, confusing and frightening experience mixed with a matter of factness that at the time feels sobering, you feel you're thinking and acting clearly but you're not.

Graham's wife took the decision to tell the world of how Graham both lived and sadly died, in the hope that if you or someone you know are struggling you'll grab one of the branches set out below and contact someone who can and will help.

When someone takes their life, there's a trail of pain, questions and few answers, but many of us know that anxiety and depression gets so bad that life simply doesn't feel worth living. In my case I was lucky, very lucky. I ran, and ran some more until clouds lifted, the anxiety moved away and I could think straight. Looking back I've been seconds away from death several times, so reading about Graham is incredibly confronting, upsetting and sobering as I'm sure it is for many.

I didn't know Graham but his story is all too familiar. Anxiety and depression for men, particularly men, hides invisible as the forced machismo creates a mask, a shield. You laugh, you crack a joke, you "look" ok and you carry on. But then one day as if you were preparing a meal, you take stock, prepare your deed and,

You take your life.

Leaving others with a lifetime of pain.

You don't mean to, it's the last thing you want, but it's the unintended consequences of a decision made, nonetheless.

If you're reading this, and can relate to any of the above, firstly have 5 minutes to think of Graham, his children and his wife, they need all the love and support that can be sent their way.

Then, if you're anxious, depressed, really struggling, ease know that my email is open to sound off, that charities such as the Samaritans are there 24/7, SANE charity phone line is open from 4pm to 10pm daily, MIND have drop in centres nationally and emergence services will always help on 999 or NHS 111.

To Graham and his family, you're on my mind and the mind of many, and to those struggling, you're a second away from help even in your darkest hour.

Protect life. Yours.

Stand up. Speak out.

[Graeme L Allen @GAllen_NHS]

Please share with North East colleagues.

https://t.co/7nMesQiPVX

[Graeme L Allen @GAllen_NHS]

I have an excellent project that could be massive for patients with multiple scerocis and when successful could be mirrored by any other life long condition. I have an superb team lined up but I need funding.
Difficult to find pots, can anyone help please.
#NHS #Innovation

[Graeme L Allen @GAllen_NHS]

Do they actually know what they are rioting about. I know a few people who are helping tidy the mess today.

[SGM News @Sunderland_GM]

Outside the fire station on High Street West, rioters flipped a car over and set it on fire #Sunderland

[Graeme L Allen @GAllen_NHS]

Well missed #SummerSchool but did see #Tiger at #TheOpen
#DigitalHeath #NHS

[Graeme L Allen @GAllen_NHS]

Spain have been the best team not just in this game but the tournament.
Frustrating that #ENG seem to play good attacking footie when we are losing, as soon as level sit back again.
#ENGSPN

[Graeme L Allen @GAllen_NHS]

Nico Williams has been excellent this tournament & this game.
#ESPENG

[Lou Calvey @LouCalvey]

There you go Clacton. Took less than 2 weeks.

[Graeme L Allen @GAllen_NHS]

Saka skinning Cucurella every time, there's joy down the right.
#EURO2024

[FootballJOE @FootballJOE]

It’s coming home 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[Graeme L Allen @GAllen_NHS]

Let's hope the #England boys do it.
Great start of the the month with new government let's round it off with a trophy.
Oh yeah I'm off the #Troon as well.

[England Cricket @englandcricket]

From a career that felt endless comes a legacy that will be timeless 👏

[England Cricket @englandcricket]

21 years. 188 games. 40001 deliveries. 703 wickets.

For the final time, Jimmy... ❤️