Brendan McGrath
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Sailor, swimmer, cyclist, photographer, traveller, communicator, discerning tweeter.
Joined May 2015
Hours after a devastating fire in Hong Kong, three construction company executives are under arrest on suspicion of manslaughter connected to flammable materials - including bamboo and polystyrene foam - that may have allowed the fire to spread quickly. Meanwhile in UK, 8.5
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In the UK, men are more likely to live with, and die early from, cardiovascular disease (CVD). By responding to @DHSCgovuk's consultation on a Men's Health Strategy, you can help shape the future of men's health in the UK ❤️👇
Have your say on men's health. Your experiences, research and ideas can help develop our Men's Health Strategy, to tackle the unique challenges men face. Get involved: https://t.co/9PYjZ8sA4y
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The @DHSCgovuk is calling for evidence to inform England's first ever men's health strategy. Watch Professor Paul Galdas from our Department of Health Sciences as he talks to GP Dr Mark Perera about some of the issues that have created a life expectancy gap for men.
It's time for a national conversation on men's health. As we launch the call for evidence for our men's health strategy, Professor Paul Galdas and GP Dr Mark Perera discuss some of the health problems men face. What are your experiences? Share them here: https://t.co/9PYjZ8sA4y
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We have launched a call for evidence to tackle the health inequalities that men face, from cancer and mental health to the 4-year life expectancy gap between men and women. We need men to help shape services they will actually use. https://t.co/FMzw6eIDoc
metro.co.uk
The Health Secretary has written for Metro about the 'stark inequalities' between men's and women's health.
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It may be uncommon but testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men aged 15-45 so make sure men in your life know the signs of something not being right and how to get support. Let's make cancer survivable for everyone @Notts_ICS @NHSLincsICB @NHS_LLR @NHSDDICB @ICNorthants
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Did you see LPT's Emily Jarvis on the telly tonight? She told the BBC what it was like to be an inpatient matron as the pandemic hit, where everything changed over night. See her interview from 6:30 (link expires 7pm Tuesday)
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The latest news, sport and weather for the East Midlands.
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#ThrowbackThursday Back to 1981… A great little film with #ErnieWise and the wonderful… #GlendaJackson for… #TheNationalBloodService
@GiveBloodNHS I know not everyone one can donate…but it’s a great gift to be able to give! #StillBringingSunshine 👓☀️♥️ #GiveBlood
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Complaints by leaseholders rose by 67% in England last year, but reforms are on the way. On Friday, consumer expert Matt Allwright will explain what the new law is and how it could improve your situation. Do you have any questions for him? Are you a leaseholder? Let us know!
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In Madeira they celebrate #InternationalWomensDay by a) giving flowers to women at breakfast and b) groups of women going out for dinner together. However you do it, happy #IWD .
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Consider a career in the NHS as a nurse, midwife or one of the 15 different Allied health professional roles - there is degree for you. You’ll receive world-class training. Apply now before UCAS clearing closes today #WeAreTheNHS
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New data shows that prostate cancer is the most common cause of cancer for men. Most cases develop in men aged 50 or older but if something in your body doesn’t feel right, contact your GP practice.
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.@BBCLeicester Kids and teacher were wrong, Rio isn't the capital of Brazil - Wikipedia
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.@BBCLeicester Kids and teacher were wrong, Rio isn't the capital of Brazil - Wikipedia
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🚨#NHScomms job alert🚨 Communications and Engagement Business Partner (supporting the rollout of our new Electronic Patient Record) 📄 12 months (FTC or secondment) 💷 £46,148 to £52,809 🏥 Based at QMC, Nottingham 🗓️ Closing date: Monday 20 January ➡️ https://t.co/OkfTZuwjZE
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The New Year can stir up all kinds of complicated feelings, especially if you’re already having a hard time. Add in the pressure to celebrate and it can all just feel like too much. If you find this a hard time of year, you're not on your own – we’ll be here all night long 💚
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There will be a nice surprise for in-patients at Melton Mowbray Hospital on Christmas Day. https://t.co/TIcdGmfbAI
#Melton @LPTnhs
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Christmas gifts will be given to in-patients at Melton Mowbray Hospital this week.
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