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Rory Kinnear: On the day of No 10’s lockdown party, I buried my sister

I’ve seen a lot of Covid in the ER recently. With so many people getting infected recently, some folks may wonder what’s the point of getting vaccinated at all? And is there really any value to a booster dose if I’ve had two Pfizer/Moderna or a shot of J&J? My observations: 🧵

COVID-19 immunity wanes over time, but a booster can increase your immunity, providing you with the best possible protection this winter. If you’re aged 18 or over, you can book your appointment online now https://t.co/n9MlHdtkkN

Last night we moved a patient from one ward to another, so they could hold their partner’s hand as they died. Two hospital beds pushed together. Hands stretched out and holding each other. Emotional for everyone. We still provide the best care we can, despite everything.

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New figures show 32% of the people who attended Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital’s Emergency Department (A&E) did so with minor injuries. If you are in any doubt about who you should contact, please call NHS24 on 111. Read more: https://t.co/uLfY5tMyb8

I use MRI in lower back pain 🤭 I also get asked frequently how I manage the scan follow up consults & handle patient Qs So here is a mini-thread which gives a little comms synopsis - some may nod sagely, others may roll their eyes - that’s cool - no right or wrong.

Wrong on lockdown. Wrong on care homes. Wrong on Christmas. Wrong on Kent variant. Wrong on the Delta variant. Wrong on flights. Now making all-in bet on unprecedented strategy of removing all restrictions as virus grows exponentially. What could possibly go wrong?

@carolecadwalla @ClaireThurwood Does this answer your question? "Sajid Javid is the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. Alongside being an MP, last year Javid was hired as a paid senior advisor to the US bank JP Morgan. JP Morgan is a major player in private healthcare."

Yes sir, we can boogie!

The number of people with Covid infection is rising in areas of Lanarkshire and we must act now to stop further spread. The quickest and simplest ways to keep you and others safe from Covid is to keep your distance and take regular tests. https://t.co/OaFwhrWviP

It’s great to be back!

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So grateful after taking my 88 year old Dad for his first Covid vaccine today: it was delivered to Dad sitting in the passenger seat of my car. Truly amazing use of ingenuity, thank you NHSL.#weloveournhs, #letsgetvaccinated

An essential listen for any physio treating patients with #Persistentpain. Lots to reflect on. Patient Matters Session 6 - Sciatic Pain with Tom Jesson and Tina Price episode of The Physio Matters Podcast https://t.co/bwooFh7mjt

Chief Medical Officer Dr Gregor Smith has written to healthcare professionals involved in delivery of the vaccine programme against COVID-19, updating them on revised clinical advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccines and Immunisation on dosages. More: https://t.co/Nr13HreXkN

I am watching the news about Covid cases in the South East of England with great concern This is how it started in March: a surge in cases in and around London that spread rapidly to other parts of the UK No matter which “Tier” you are in, I implore you to take it seriously

Delighted to receive my first Christmas present...thank you NHS!