Carl Holvey

NHS Pharmacy for 20 years, Private Outpatient Medical Clinics, NHS Digital Expert Advisory Committee. Views are my own.

[Carl Holvey @carlholvey]

@AlastairFeeBBC A major problem is individual families face their own Battle to get access to new unlicensed medicines. Decisions to treat are made by individual clinicians approved a local medicines committees; each with their own policy.

[Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf_uk]

📊 Our latest #UKPoverty report launched this morning.

🔍 14.4 million people were living in poverty in 2021/22 – and our analysis shows that millions of people would need thousands of pounds just to escape poverty.

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[Carl Holvey @carlholvey]

@WorthWords @pulsetoday So many people are using private psychiatrists due to the national derth of adhd care in the NHS. GPs just wouldn’t act like this if it was for cardiac meds; lack of parity for mental health

[Mark Weatherall @weatherallmw]

Pre-publication copies! #LivingwithHeadache out on 4th January. For headache sufferers, caters, and healthcare providers everywhere

[Neuropsychopharmacology Reports (NPPR) @NPPR_JSNP]

New Article: An observational study of clinical outcome measures in patients treated with cannabis-based medicinal products on the UK Medical Cannabis Registry https://t.co/FmN7nhJrtd

[Carl Holvey @carlholvey]

@infocannabis @SapphireClinics We have one https://t.co/cjRvrcgkZb

[Curaleaf Clinic @CuraleafClinic]

Our recent blog delves into a study that investigates the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on changes in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases primary care consultations and prescribing.

Read more about the study here: https://t.co/de2HwwWMQ2

[David Webb @davidwebb_1]

Happy World Pharmacists’ Day! Thank you to all pharmacists for your dedication and commitment #WPD2023 @PrimaryCareNHS @NHSEngland @NHSE_WTE

[Carl Holvey @carlholvey]

Area Prescribing Teams take note, an important new medicine needs to be included in your work plans. Specialists are here to help you… https://t.co/YXjBnHfvv1

[Carl Holvey @carlholvey]

New data from the UK Cannabis Registry in #chronicpain in people with #Fibromyalgia https://t.co/9ia4Sr1qUH @fmauk

[Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Journal @CannabisJrnl]

🚨SURPRISING RESULT ALERT:

A critical meta-review of meta-analytical evidence suggests that neurocognitive performance is actually BETTER in persons with psychotic disorders who use cannabis, relative to those who don't.

Link: https://t.co/1nyVUvEL3r

#cannabis #marijuana

[Carl Holvey @carlholvey]

We continue to grow our team of Clinical Pharmacists providing direct patient care in a new area of medicine...are you a prescribing pharmacist that needs a new challenge? Come join us https://t.co/epxIYnMhnS

[Nat Schuster @NatSchusterMD]

Presented results of the 1st placebo-controlled study of #cannabis for acute #migraine today at #AHSAM. You can sign up for email updates on our research here: https://t.co/0EPMOz8HAq

[Carl Holvey @carlholvey]

More UK developed knoweldge on clinical outcomes fibromyalgia treated by Sapphire Medical https://t.co/tVjc18Gdah

[Carl Holvey @carlholvey]

Mental health first aid teaches professionals how to recognise the signs of mental health issues and give first aid to individuals experiencing a crisis. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek https://t.co/nO1WFDcCkc

[Curaleaf Clinic @CuraleafClinic]

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and this year’s theme is anxiety. Anxiety disorders - such as generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), phobias, and panic disorder - can have a significant impact on day-to-day living.

Read more about anxiety here: https://t.co/u6hszuK1iG

[Carl Holvey @carlholvey]

@timroot22 it’s been an absolute pleasure working with you over the years. Thank you for your stalwart advice and help. Good luck for your new adventures!

[Carl Holvey @carlholvey]

Therapy Improves Depression Symptoms, Quality of Life, and Sleep Quality. 20 years in MH & developing a Tx pts want to take. parhttps://www.medscape.co.uk/viewarticle/cannabis-therapy-improves-depression-symptoms-quality-life-2023a1000155

[Carl Holvey @carlholvey]

Loving seeing the results of those with PTSD coming out of the Uk Medical Cannabis Registry