After 17 years I’m leaving this platform (for obvious reasons). I won’t close this account (in case I need to find something!) but will be posting work stuff on LinkedIn (see bio). I remember how amazing this place used to be - sad times. See you all in other places ❤️

It’s horrible here. My default feed is full of things that make me sad, angry or unsafe (often all). I’m slowly migrating to a better place at shematariq@bsky.social.

Absolutely breathtaking. Maddadam by @WayneMcGregor @RoyalBalletSch scored by @maxrichtermusic is remarkable in scale, ambition, and storytelling. Thank you @MargaretAtwood for creating these worlds for us to immerse ourselves in.

My almost lifelong love affair with @nickcave is still going strong. Absolutely mesmerising show last night in London and just what I needed after such brutal political news this week #wildgodtour #wildgod #nickcave #nickcaveandthebadseeds

RT @UKHSA: We have published routine data on #mpox clade IIb cases, which we've seen since 2022 in the UK. These numbers are not part of th….

RT @SadiqKhan: An important reminder today for Londoners: our city is - and will always be - for everyone. We will always be pro-women,….

RT @GeorgeMonbiot: I've resisted saying this for many years, because it doesn't help. But . we are so fucked.

RT @BPAS1968: Abortion is not a privilege; it’s a right. Help us protect that right on both sides of the Atlantic. 30% of donations receive….

Trump is damaging on multiple levels, harming the most marginalised in US. But there’s been little focus on health impacts. Hostility towards experts, climate change denial & a dangerous anti-vax conspiracy theorist in a central role. And of course erosion of reproductive rights.

RT @UKHSA: We can confirm 2 additional cases of Clade Ib mpox. The affected individuals are household contacts of the first UK case. The ri….

Please RT to any networks that may be interested. Trans, non-binary and gender diverse people are so often left out of menopause discussions. We really want to understand the specific needs of gender diverse communities.

Please RT @BASHH_UK @FSRH_UK @juliavbailey @ejnicholls_ @drtomwitney @TC_Witzel @Clini_Q @clinicTbrighton @STASHH_UK @bashh_trainees @MenopauseQueer.

Our team is developing the UK’s 1st national menopause education & support programme, with a focus on diversity. If you are trans, non-binary or gender diverse & (could be) affected by menopause please consider joining an online focus group. Message/email for info. Date tbc.

A break from the work posts to proudly show off my Halloween skills - I’m wasted in medicine 😂 Happy Halloween

RT @UCLGlobalHealth: ⚕️ Dr Shema Tariq ( @savoy__truffle ) speaks to Sky News this morning on the first case of a new Mpox strain detected….

1. UK was well prepared for Clade 1b in returning traveller .2. Case picked up & managed (inc contacts) .3. No evidence of UK community transmission - low risk .4. Shows strength of UK surveillance .5. Global efforts -> countries with high numbers who’ve lacked vaccine access.

RT @SMHopkins: Important that Public, Clinicians and Labs remain alert - thanks to all working in @UKHSA and @NHSuk @NHSEngland for prompt….

Please share @BASHH_UK @VikramSinai @FSRH_UK @ejnicholls_ @juliavbailey @drtomwitney @NazProjectLdn @ProfJoyceHarper @drnickykeay @crageshri.

Our team is developing the UK’s 1st national menopause education & support programme, with a focus on diversity. If you are LGBQ with experience of menopause please join our online focus group on 20 Nov 6pm. Message/email for info. Separate gender diverse group to follow.

The dream team - each of us trying to improve menopause care, support and equity in different ways. Thanks for your support @carolynharris24 🙌🏾.