Just a reminder that, if you’re struggling this Christmas time, there are places you can contact:
Samaritans: 116 123
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): 0800 58 58 58
Shout (text): 85258
You’re not on your own 💙
HISTORY for 🇯🇲 Roje Stona!!
He has become the first man from Jamaica to win an Olympic title in the throws, breaking the Olympic Record in the men's Discus with 70.00m!
• First man from outside Europe to win GOLD
• A new Olympic Record🔥🔥
Gather together, brothers and sisters, we are independent!
Today I have the great honour, of wishing my fellow Jamaican brothers and sisters a very Happy 62nd Independence Day!
This year the Olympics coincide with our celebrations. On behalf of all Jamaicans, I take this moment to recognize the Jamaican Olympic Team and honour athletes who have been making us proud on the world stage, even before we were an independent nation. I know our current athletes, draped on the colours of our flag, continue the great tradition of giving their best in competition, making us all proud of their accomplishment.
As we begin the festivities against the backdrop of a hurricane, we must be mindful that many Jamaicans across the island have been significantly affected and may not be able to enjoy the celebrations as usual.
We are helping in meaningful ways and just yesterday we began to distribute rebuilding support to those most affected.
In the powerful and immortal words of our first Prime Minister, Sir Alexander Bustamante, ‘Let us resolve to work together … to build a Jamaica which will last and of which we and the generations to follow may be proud."
Jamaica 62: One Love to the World, I love you, Happy Independence Day and may God continue to bless Jamaica, land we so deeply love.
Excited to be hosting the Caribbean & African Health Network’s #HealthHour this Saturday at 11am with @DrIbifunke Learn how to overcome communication barriers with your doctor. We welcome your questions! Sign up now: https://t.co/kvKXV4e1BW
I tweet quite a bit - but this one is different and perhaps the most important I’ve ever written
I hope it gets shared as much as possible, so new parents don't make the same mistake I nearly made (even as a dad of five, having worked in A&E for 23 years and someone who teaches about not missing a diagnosis because of cognitive biases).
Our 6 week old baby is getting discharged today from @TheAlexBrighton@UHSussex after receiving the best possible care for meningitis.
She is doing really well and as a family we can't begin to express our gratitude to all involved.
The day she came in, she was not herself but nothing which particularly worried us. But my wife did her temperature, and it was over 38C.
As she was under 3 months, it meant she needed to be seen in A&E ASAP. By the time we got to A&E she was really quite sick even though it was only 30mins after taking her temperature.
I initially dismissed her signs and initially even questioned why my wife did her temperature. I had a cognitive bias, twisting my thinking to believing she was ok because that is what I wanted her to be, when she wasn't- a positivity bias.
Please if you are worried about your new baby - be like my wife and not me, check their temperature, use your gut instinct and don't delay getting the help your baby needs. @M_R_F
Oral health has a significant impact on child health and future health outcomes in adulthood. Crucial that we support healthy habits in our children as early as possible #barnardos#oralhealth#healthinequalities
As children grow they start to become more independent, so it's vital they understand the importance of regular health routines such as #tooth brushing.
You can find expert advice on how to support good routines at our online #Family Space
https://t.co/qONQbsk3Mg
We are devastated to learn that our former striker Kevin Campbell has died after a short illness.
Kevin was adored by everyone at the club. All of us are thinking of his friends and family at this difficult time.
Rest in peace, Kevin ❤️
🚀We're delighted to have launched a new campaign to highlight the Genitourinary Medicine (GUM) specialty!
From managing STIs and HIV to providing essential contraception, GUM offers meaningful and rewarding opportunities. Join us 🌟 #LoveGUM
More info 👉https://t.co/BeoffdDBMk
Measles, mumps and rubella are highly infectious diseases that can cause serious health problems. We're hosting a free question-and-answer session, with our expert panel of @ProfLakhanpaul, @iHealthVisiting and @NattyAD14. Sign up today at: https://t.co/77mEZ4zlqy
Measles, mumps and rubella are highly infectious diseases that can cause serious health problems. We're hosting a free question-and-answer session, with our expert panel of @ProfLakhanpaul, @iHealthVisiting and @NattyAD14. Sign up today at: https://t.co/77mEZ4zlqy
Great panel discussion on whether #ICSs are reaching their potential. “Housing is one of the key tenets of health but is not treated like it. @KayaJunction highlighting the importance of addressing the wider determinants of health.
Welcome to all the delegates attending our Integrated care summit today. You're in for an interesting day of panel discussions, case studies and interactive workshops. Let us know what you think of the event and join in the conversation using #KFICS24. https://t.co/LUqHrR9900
By working in partnership, our @barnardos teams can provide #mentalhealth & wellbeing support for #children in a variety of settings, from schools, via GP referrals or care-leavers.
Get in touch if you would like to know more...
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
https://t.co/Am6xBet8w4
📢 Every child deserves a healthy and happy childhood.
Yet, polling shows 49% of parents worry about their child or children missing out on experiencing a normal childhood due to cutbacks.
Read our report ‘A crisis on our doorstep’ https://t.co/MOXlDrdcBt
#NationalChildrensDay