Rebecca Thomas

Health Editor for @Independent health journo for British Journalism Awards 2022 & 24, Press awards 2025 & 26 - Got a story? [email protected]

[Rebecca Thomas @Rebeccasmt]

It warms my heart to be able to publish this.

After a decade of being locked away in hospitals and care homes, Nicholas Thornton, a young man with Autism is finally free

It comes a year after @Independent and @Channel4News told his story

https://t.co/AYn9C8MVC0

[Rebecca Thomas @Rebeccasmt]

I have relented and launching a work instagram account. Will be posting more on there than here in future. Follow me on there on https://t.co/66fmL6AzTH

[Rebecca Thomas @Rebeccasmt]

🚨Two men were arrested in connection with operating practices in the mortuary service at @nottmhospitals

In relation to Maternity scandal investigation Operation Perth

Men aged 55 and 59 were arrested on suspicion of Misconduct in a Public Office.

[Rebecca Thomas @Rebeccasmt]

Inside the crisis-hit NHS trust where doctors are threatening mutiny https://t.co/bKvW1cPhGC

[Deborah Cohen @deb_cohen]

The PATHWAYS trial, studying effects of puberty blockers in children experiencing gender-related distress, has now been approved by both the MHRA and HRA, @MHRAgovuk has just announced.

[Dr Sanjoy Kumar @drsanjoykumar]

Fed up. Just spent 14 weeks at @nottsinquiry didn’t miss a minute as this was all I could do in my daughter Grace’s name against all those who failed.
Get to my desk and this is what I’m greeted with……

[Amy-Clare Martin @AmyClareMartin]

David Lammy just said ‘arrangements can be made’ on this 🚨

Let’s hope this leads to meaningful action to help @freelindscraig

Iran has spent years lobbying for Richard Jan, read my in-depth report:
https://t.co/uI1bIAsnLb

[Rebecca Thomas @Rebeccasmt]

@ChelwestFT @LesleyWattsCEO

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Pretty shocked that @ChelwestFT has ignored repeated inquiries on this story, the trust has failed to be transparent about its review on if patients were affected.

Fresh police inquiry into rapist nurse who saved thousands of women’s dating app details

https://t.co/5mVi7cRqAw

[Rebecca Thomas @Rebeccasmt]

Very different response from @CNWLNHS, which has been open about their process and findings.

[Rebecca Thomas @Rebeccasmt]

@thameswater flats left in SE London without any water for four nights and a day - still no water. How is it a safe policy to not provide bottle/alternative water in a heat wave!? Terrible duty of care to customers

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@WHO Ebola outbreak a ‘wake-up call’ to the danger of US and UK aid cuts from @rachelhagan_

https://t.co/WjvbLAot7M

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Update from @WHO on the latest #𝐄𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐚 outbreak in #𝐃𝐑𝐂 and Uganda

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐧 #𝐄𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐬��𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐠𝐲𝐨 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 #𝐃𝐑𝐂 𝐚��𝐝 𝐔𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚:

So far, the DRC has reported 105 confirmed cases and 10 confirmed deaths, while Uganda has reported 7 confirmed cases and 1 confirmed death.

@WHO continues to work closely with national authorities and partners in both countries to strengthen disease surveillance, laboratory capacity, case management, infection prevention and control, community engagement and cross-border coordination efforts.

Read the latest situation update:
https://t.co/Bv6xkCp99P

[Ministry of Health @MOH_Kenya]

PRESS RELEASE – KENYA'S HEALTH SYSTEM: A TRUSTED PARTNER IN GLOBAL HEALTH SECURITY

[London Ambulance Service @Ldn_Ambulance]

We are extremely busy 🚨

Yesterday, our 999 control room received over 8,000 calls, the busiest day since the Covid-19 pandemic with record number of calls from 2pm until midnight.

1/2 🔽

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

The Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda continues to evolve rapidly, with increasing case numbers, geographic spread, and evidence of ongoing cross-border transmission. Read the current situation report: https://t.co/2dMEDUAy2c

[Rebecca Thomas @Rebeccasmt]

Since the original 2023 investigations that prompted the @nmcnews to commission an independent review of its culture.

The Indy has published more than a dozen stories exposing further failings.

Good to see this vital issue of public safety is getting the focus it should have

[Rebecca Thomas @Rebeccasmt]

🚨 @nmcnews reveals failure to vet nurses and midwives has led to 15 individuals free to work who should've been struck off.

https://t.co/TLsEMLg62e

This story comes following an overhaul of the NMC's culture triggered by @Independent's reporting over the last three years...

[Rebecca Thomas @Rebeccasmt]

@nmcnews @Independent https://t.co/iS6S31njou

[Rebecca Thomas @Rebeccasmt]

🚨 @nmcnews reveals failure to vet nurses and midwives has led to 15 individuals free to work who should've been struck off.

https://t.co/TLsEMLg62e

This story comes following an overhaul of the NMC's culture triggered by @Independent's reporting over the last three years...

[Rebecca Thomas @Rebeccasmt]

@nmcnews @Independent https://t.co/ZKicUlAyGN