It took longer than expected but I was discharged from hospital over the weekend and I’m now back at home recuperating. Please see 🧵for: 2/6 medical update 3/6 thanks 4/6 comment on NMC report 5/6 further comment on suicides highlighted in report 6/6 final words for now

Rest in peace Dad 💔 Thanks to all in health and social care who have supported you in recent years ❤️‍🩹 David Sutcliffe January 1939 - June 2025

🧵 6/6 There’s so much more I’d want to say & do now but I hope you appreciate I need to focus on recovering. Brain surgery & its impact isn’t something to take lightly & the effort of these tweets has made my head hurt. So this is an interruption of my break which will continue

🧵 5/6 The report highlights registrants who died from suicide while undergoing fitness to practise. I’m very aware of the distress caused. FTP can take too long & safeguarding support is needed. As someone personally bereaved by suicide, I understand the concerns & I’m so sorry

🧵4/6 While I was in hospital the independent report into NMC culture was published highlighting unacceptable behaviours, racism & impact on our work. I’m devastated this happened under my leadership & I’m sorry my efforts to improve fell so short. I apologise to all affected

🧵3/6 HUGE THANKS TO: 🌟 all the doctors especially Miss Bourg & neurosurgery team, endocrinology & HDU teams 🌟 all nurses, nursing assistants, catering & domestic staff on Molly Lane Fox, HDU 2 & Bloomsbury Wards 🌟 very special nurses Diana Rose, Inma Serrano & Susie Legrata

🧵2/6 ✅ Operation was a success, tumour removed ✅ Biopsy showed - benign as expected for pituitary gland tumour, phew! 🥲 recovery complicated by falling sodium levels, time on HDU, fluid restrictions, awful headache from small bleed BUT ✅ great care & now I’m home

Today’s the day. Now at hospital for my neurosurgery operation. I know I’m in the safest of hands 💙 Thanks for all the kindness & support 💕 See you on the other side ❤️‍🩹 I won’t be posting for a while 😴

Army nurses representing @PrideInLondon. @qarancassn @nmcnews @ArmyLGBT

#socialcarepride #LondonPride2024 #LoveIsLove @OutstandingSCIC @nmcnews @CQCProf ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩵🩷

Have a fantastic day Andrea and everyone else enjoying #Pride2024 ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💜 💙

The ☀️ is shining for @PrideInLondon #Pride2024 Catching up with @nmcnews #LGBT+ network first Then joining @OutstandingSCIC for the parade to celebrate #Pride in #socialcare 🏳️‍🌈 Have fun everyone ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩷🩵

While I'm so sorry to be stepping down due to my impending neurosurgery (see pinned post), I'm glad I'm going to be leaving @nmcnews in Dawn's very safe & capable hands. This role has been such a privilege and I wish her very good luck for the future.

Sunshine and flowers at last! It’s a sunny #SixOnSaturday

Brilliant from @lauraserrant’s son Jack for #WindrushDay “You called…and we came” Thank you @karenabonner2 @MarshaLTJones @CalvinMoorley @NHS_RHO @CNOBME_SAG @network_race @CnmaUk

On #WindrushDay we recognise, celebrate & give thanks for the remarkable contribution of the Windrush generation & their families to our nation, health & social care especially Here’s nursing leader @lauraserrant poem “You called…We came” sung by @StAntsE7 with @ebonysteelband

On #Windrush76, we acknowledge the sacrifice and resilience of the Windrush generation that helped to rebuild post-war Britain and enriched our society. We reflect on insights provided in this 2021 interview with Windrush passenger, Alford Gardner: https://t.co/0DABdfF50L

What is Windrush Day & why it is important. #Windrush

My #High5Friday is for the fabulous @WhitHealth team who looked after me this week for a day case procedure: ☀️ Irene, Surgeon ☀️ Omar, Anaesthetist ☀️ Joanna, Sister ☀️ Anita, Staff Nurse ☀️ Courtney, Nursing Associate Thank you for your superb care and support 💙

Great to see my local hospital @WhitHealth celebrating the contribution estates & facilities colleagues make on #HealthEFMDay My first job in NHS was as a summer holiday cleaner - I learnt a lot.