Russell Watkins

Commercial Director
North East & North Cumbria Academic Health Science Network
views are my own and do not reflect the views of my employer

[Russell Watkins @Strawbs04]

Long COVID Mission 3 Update

I am ready for my slot this mornong at the Westminster Health Forum today.
I will let you know how I get on and highlights from the session.
#longcovid
#longcovidawareness
#longcovidwillnotwin - insta
#WHFEvents
#whfevents

[Russell Watkins @Strawbs04]

#LongCovidAwarenessDay
#longcovid
#longcovidwillnotwin Instagram
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[Russell Watkins @Strawbs04]

International Long Covid awareness Day.

7.1.24I was told that I was being discharged from the long covid service as there was nothing else the NHS can do for me and that I need to stop looking for any solutions because I was not going to find a cure.

[Russell Watkins @Strawbs04]

International Long Covid awareness Day.

7.1.24I was told that I was being discharged from the long covid service as there was nothing else the NHS can do for me and that I need to stop looking for any solutions because I was not going to find a cure.

[Russell Watkins @Strawbs04]

Long COVID insight:
I picked up yesterday my latest stash of meds. Shame they don't work that well, but at least they more or less get me through the day.
#longcovidrecovery
#gettingoftheopoids
#thedrugsdontwork

[Russell Watkins @Strawbs04]

As a new year comes, so do many questions and thoughts of what 2024. Like so many I have made myself 3 promises!

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[Russell Watkins @Strawbs04]

Long COVID Reflections - Volume 5a - Time to go to Rehab and I said Yes, yes yes

https://t.co/9VKnXbzsLR

[Russell Watkins @Strawbs04]

Long COVID Reflection. Volume 4.
I reflect on how phased return allowed me to get back to work and altered my opinion of Phased Return.

https://t.co/Ou0C1st18D

[Russell Watkins @Strawbs04]

Here is my Long COVID reflections 3b - go faster stripes or babe magnet 3000.
I explore the reality of using a mobility scooter and ask questions around whether in 21st Century we are really doing enough to support people with scooters to live their lives

https://t.co/pxyJquGJiK

[Russell Watkins @Strawbs04]

This is my Volume 3a post about long covid

https://t.co/yegNm11bhG

[Russell Watkins @Strawbs04]

I haae added Volume 2 of my Long Covid story. I can't believe I actually missed off 3 drugs I am on and so may need to do volume 2b..

https://t.co/jX5Fk25KcF

[Russell Watkins @Strawbs04]

@SClarksonLeeds Cheers Yorkshire. As Chumba Wamba once said.. I get knocked down and I get up and again and you will never keep me down!

[Russell Watkins @Strawbs04]

As per my last post. Here is Volume 1. Long covid is like AI...

https://t.co/5V3Oe7NPkM

[Russell Watkins @Strawbs04]

I am not sure if this will work but giving it a go.
2 years ago I got COVID and still suffering the after effects. I thought I would talk about. Posted this on LinkedIn - more characters so many warm remarks so going to keep going. I will share here too

https://t.co/OxrXwNEq8L

[Russell Watkins @Strawbs04]

@Martin_Newc_COO @NewcastleHosps @gray1margaret1 Best of luck Margaret in your retirement. Always a pleasure working with you x

[Russell Watkins @Strawbs04]

@AHSN_NENC @Bionow It was a great session discussing how we can use our assets in the region to attract more investment to support our local innovators. Thanks for asking me to join the panel

[Russell Watkins @Strawbs04]

@NIHRIO @acmedsci @neurologise @UBoolaky @Cathxly @prof_davidburn @nipalm @DrJamesFenton @JMSWason @andrewjlowe Enjoyed being part of the discussion. Thanks for the invite!

[Russell Watkins @Strawbs04]

@haining_s @AHSN_NENC @NHSnecs @necsREteam Lovely to see you @haining_s . Thanks for being part of a very special day. #HLSPledge

[Russell Watkins @Strawbs04]

What a day ahead. Launch of the Health & Lifescience Pledge this afternoon and the Bright idea in Health Awards this evening. Showcasing the best of NENC innovation and how we support innovation. @AHSN_NENC #HLSPledge #BIHA

[Russell Watkins @Strawbs04]

@DHSCgovuk Fantastic opportunity for our mental health organisations to get involved @CNTWNHS @TEWVresearch as well as the @NIHRNewcBRC on the dementia theme. @AHSN_NENC

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

We’re investing £113.2m into healthcare research to address some of the biggest issues facing the UK 🇬🇧

✅ Mental health
✅ Cancer
✅ Obesity
✅ Addiction

This research will help develop cutting-edge new treatments & diagnostics for patients.

More: https://t.co/YiPPSp2xNX