Graeme Ferguson

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[The Bob Willis Fund @bobwillisfund]

Did you know...

Black people are far more likely to develop prostate cancer.

Speak to your GP and get checked today 🩺

[Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance @GM_Cancer]

500 people have already attended for a lung health check in #Partington this week.
If you got an invite but missed your appointment please, call 0161 529 0900 to rearrange.
The clinic leaves on Mon 21 July at 8pm.
Our phone line is open until 12 on Sat 19 July
#GMLungHealthCheck

[NHS @NHSuk]

Taking your bra off at the end of the day feels great.

And so does getting your breast screening sorted. It can detect cancer before you can feel it. Or more likely, put your mind at rest.

So when you're invited, save the date. It could save your life.

https://t.co/LK2CjwOnf1

[Graeme Ferguson @graferguson]

@MENnewsdesk This club is in the heart of the community…what do some residents think community means?
WDCFC, a place for all ages, supporting mental and physical health…bringing people together.
Well done @wdc_vets @WD_CFC 👏🏼

[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 Ferguson @graferguson]

Family holiday of a lifetime…in Seychelles. 4th time I’ve been back to my mum’s homeland. Wonderful islands and people…should have found time to get back sooner.🇸🇨🏝️😎❤️

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

Measles can have serious and sometimes fatal consequences and is still common in many countries worldwide. Before you travel, make sure you & your loved ones are up to date with #MMR vaccinations. ✈️

Find out more: https://t.co/lq0LkKEfFg

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

Cases of childhood infections like #measles and #whoopingcough are rising – but they can be prevented. #Immunisation is the best defence for children against many common illnesses. 🦠💉
Make sure your child is up to date and book any catch up appointments with your GP practice.

[General Practice @BMA_GP]

"How you vote will determine our next steps".

GPC England Chair @doctor_katie explains why we're launching the referendum on the GP 24/25 contract changes from 7 March and why it's crucial all members have their say.

If you're not a member, join us https://t.co/6OVrI0Vryo

[Personalised Care @Pers_Care]

Get #SocialPrescribingDay on 14 March 2024 in your diaries and start planning!

Social Prescribing Day is about applauding the achievements of #SocialPrescribing and thanking those who help make it happen.

Download the @NASPTweets resource pack: https://t.co/PMV17droIf

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

#Measles – are you protected?

For lifelong protection, you need 2 doses of the #MMR vaccine.

If not, you could be at risk – if you need to catch up, contact your GP practice. https://t.co/lq0LkKEfFg

[Graeme Ferguson @graferguson]

#YNWA #CarabaoCupFinal first leg of Klopp’s farewell tour….great to get first of 4 big wins over the line…🥳🍾

[Graeme Ferguson @graferguson]

@sportatsgs @sistersnsport Great to watch the girls today…they have grown as a team throughout this season…hope they smash it in Loughborough! Well done u12s!

[Sport at Stockport Grammar @sportatsgs]

The U12 #netball team won their @sistersnsport North Plate Semi-Final 36-18 against King Edward VI High School for Girls this afternoon.

Congratulations to the girls who progress to the North Final at Loughborough University.

#SGSSport

[Graeme Ferguson @graferguson]

@mrjamesob Being a dr have had to deal with the fallout from Daily Fail ‘journalism’ about MMR and now we see again the consequences…this paper should not be the source of medical information to the general public…irresponsible and reprehensible paper.

[Graeme Ferguson @graferguson]

@LMCSalTraf Not sure that’s the best solution…it’s about properly funding general practice as a whole, we also need a varied workforce to fulfill the needs of our patients…we also need more quality doctors and nurses…not one or the other.

[Graeme Ferguson @graferguson]

Day 30 and Final day!
100 push-ups completed finally today.
This has been a great journey. My thoughts are with all those, especially my family, who are living with cancer…we do this together! Love to you all as we go into Christmas…💙🏁 https://t.co/nBBbrD4vY1

[Graeme Ferguson @graferguson]

@Redmoor_Dill I might throw in some clapping push-ups…😂

[Graeme Ferguson @graferguson]

Day 29.
TWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED push-ups completed!
Can’t quite believe just got 100 to go tomorrow.
Together let’s beat cancer…💙 https://t.co/IUmlfPm1XF

[Cancer Research UK @CR_UK]

Cancer is the defining health issue of our time. Ahead of a general election, we're launching our #CancerManifesto, which sets out the steps the next UK government must take so that people can live #LongerBetterLives.

From backing cancer research and tackling long waiting times to creating a smokefree generation, the actions we’ve outlined can help prevent thousands of future cancers and improve cancer survival.