I got laid off yesterday from a job I really liked, for people I really liked. Just a reminder that you’re disposable as soon as they decide you are. Stop working late. Stop reading emails after hours. Stop working on weekends. A job is income to live your life, not your life.
Tens of thousands of people have missed out on vital cancer treatment during lockdown.
I dread to think how many cancers have gone undiagnosed, that will cost countless lives.
It seriously angers me to be honest - this culture of fear has to be reversed and fast.
I can honestly say in all of my decades treating cancer I have never been as worried as I am now.
The figures are staggering. Patients have been delayed by 11 weeks - cancer spread is inevitable.
We're moving from one crisis to another. More needs to be done.
Panic buying is a symptom of a dysfunctional society diseased with individualism
To those with litres of soap at home- do you realise that to slow the transmission of COVID-19 you need other people to be cleaning their hands too?!
A fortress of toilet paper will not protect you
I’m watching my train leave in 5 mins and I’m not on it because I apparently didn’t arrive early enough for staff to get the ramp.
I’m late because the bus I was on let everyone (20+ people -full bus) off before deploying the ramp for me.
Everyone on that bus made their train.
Looking back on some of my favourite mudlarking finds from the last few years. When I found this small brass tag engraved with F. Jury, 72 Woolwich road a whole story opened up before me #mudlarking#mudlark
In the @Independent today, AoC'S @JulianGravatt “It is wrong that sixth form colleges lose out on so much public funding if they decide not to convert. There are several reasons why colleges decide that conversion is not for them.." #LoveOurColleges
https://t.co/V8FuWWgzdJ
Moi's best advice for young divas: Be yourself. Live your truth. Don't let anyone change who you are. And always, ALWAYS snatch an extra swag bag. #wednesdaywisdom
Keep your little ones happy with our fun online storybooks and games! Whether you fancy snuggling up with Owl Babies, trying a jigsaw or having a go at some counting, there's lots there to try: https://t.co/m0k2CZdTKA
Illustration: Fiona Lumbers
Several years ago an unknown artist put 5000 ceramic eggs in the Thames. I've been lucky enough to find 2. I found this one in 2014. It rattles, but so far I've resisted the temptation to find out what is inside! Happy Easter #happyeaster#eastersunday#mudlarking#easteregg
Gardening Donations Wanted! Particularly #seeds, plastic plant pots, child friendly #gardeningtools, water butts and any gardening stuff you have lying around! Would be great to get #community support so the children can start enjoying their new green spaces! @LDN_environment
Where would this be in the new @Ofstednews framework? I suggest that a headteacher has the option to play the “dance card” at any time in the inspection. If they can lead the whole school in busting a set of synchronised steps then it is an instant Outstanding in all areas.
Whenever I think the world is doomed I remember that, right now, somewhere in the country, I bet a 5-year-old, or 9-year-old, or 17-year-old is beaming like a hero because their teacher just made them feel like they can change the world. And one day, they probably will.