Laura Cook

[Arthritis UK @arthritisukorg]

People with #arthritis are constantly facing barriers to accessing the care and support they need.

'The Silent Treatment: Why an Arthritis Diagnosis Matters' highlights the importance of receiving a diagnosis.

Read the full report: https://t.co/j8b535BAAV

[Arthritis UK @arthritisukorg]

We're proud to launch the UK's first #ArthritisAwarenessMonth!

This month, we’re talking about all thing’s diagnosis. We’re in this together, through the good and the bad, from helping you to open the door to meeting you on the other side.

Find out more: https://t.co/ilaM0zWNYf

[Laura Cook @LauraVCook1980]

@TLRailUK This is such a regular occurrence across the line. Is it a nationwide issue? If so, is government taking action to prevent this from happening?

[Laura Cook @LauraVCook1980]

@TLRailUK Yes.

[Laura Cook @LauraVCook1980]

@TLRailUK 08:35 Hatfield to Sevenoaks. In coach number 46041. No visual displays working.

[Laura Cook @LauraVCook1980]

@Ryanair Every time I see that advert on the seat in front, I want to get a pen and add an apostrophe to the word bars.

[Laura Cook @LauraVCook1980]

People on waiting lists for joint replacement surgery in England are being left in pain due to arbitrary BMI thresholds set by Integrated Care Boards.

We are calling on ICBs to stop using these policies and base decisions on clinical need.

[Arthritis UK @arthritisukorg]

Across England, access to life-changing surgery is unfairly being decided by BMI, ignoring clinical guidelines.

We're calling for an end to #BMI threshold policies to ensure that people with #arthritis waiting in pain get access to treatment. Read more: https://t.co/BKa8Q6m1LF

[Laura Cook @LauraVCook1980]

@MaryCreagh_ @wesstreeting You’re very lucky! 2 people I know have waited weeks to see the fracture liaison services. 1 told now waited too long so no point and referred to physio - 6 month waiting list! Other person went out of the Trust area to walk-in A&E after 10 days waiting!

[Laura Cook @LauraVCook1980]

@CoyModemKnight Thanks for that useful insight! Staff at Hatfield suspected the driver had overslept! Ok, in terms of not delaying my journey much but I use a mobility scooter dado had to get ramp access on/off trains at F Park. Just a bit more faff!

[Laura Cook @LauraVCook1980]

@TLRailUK - what’s going on the WGC line today. 08:35 from HAT cancelled and the 09:11.

[Laura Cook @LauraVCook1980]

@CarlBovisNature Number 1! Quirky and amusing!

[Laura Cook @LauraVCook1980]

@FcJunction Recreating the Doppler effect Gwinny! That made me laugh out loud!

[Laura Cook @LauraVCook1980]

@TLRailUK @annalandre What they failed to do at St P was call ahead to Gatwick and request the ramp to disembark. Staff should know this.

[Laura Cook @LauraVCook1980]

@amateuradam https://t.co/Vs63DtdTXW

[Laura Cook @LauraVCook1980]

@PedanticMiss @implausibleblog Mine does. Previous & upcoming appts. At my GP surgery. Can see when test results are on too so can then fill in a form online to request a GP talks me through the results! But why they include full results when I’m not trained to read them. And order repeat prescriptions.

[Laura Cook @LauraVCook1980]

@implausibleblog And why does my own MyCare app have a different name, MyChart? But there’s nothing in it? Hospital told me to download it but previous letters not added. I understand it as NHS app is primary care (GP services) and MyChart is my specialist secondary services. But no integration

[Laura Cook @LauraVCook1980]

@Tanni_GT I say yes. There’s a gap as the platform is curved.

[Laura Cook @LauraVCook1980]

@Tanni_GT @Tanni_GT do you ever use the Jubilee line at Westminster? I noticed the other day it’s not actually level access. V small step up to train from platform. Front wheel of my scooter hit the train so had to get off & lift on. Bumped down when I got off too. Not great.

[Laura Cook @LauraVCook1980]

@BBCSteveR @BBCPanorama @BBCiPlayer @BBCOne Looking forward to watching this. I’m so intrigued in the respect Putin has for you and your excellent work.

[Laura Cook @LauraVCook1980]

@bbcPoV I enjoyed The Night Manager. But some subtitles were illegible, sadly. White font on light backgrounds so some words weren’t visible due to lack of contrast. I speak some Spanish but not enough to understand it all. Please check accessibility of subtitles!