Bills to make ill and disabled people poorer and more ill passed on both sides of the Atlantic last night. But well done to all US Democrats for having the principles and the courage to stand together to oppose the US #BigUglyBill 👏👏👏 #TakingThePIP #WelfareReformBill

"The welfare bill passed, but it was chaos. A party this dysfunctional and divided cannot escape the wrath of voters at the next election" theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Starmer’s welfare bill U-turn was described as “shambolic”, “unedifying” and a “total clusterfuck of Godzilla proportions”. He was also described by MPs as “too arrogant to listen”, so he’ll be none the wiser

Currently at the Cardiology Unit at Wexham Park Hospital. I should be pleased that they have this sign up.⬇️ However, I’ve seen no one else in a mask. Wouldn’t it be lovely if the staff actually set an example Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust 💙! #LongCovid #WearAMask

Nikki S. tern Cat (CovidSolidarity) Cat in the Hat 🐈‍⬛ 🎩 🇬🇧 LongCovidNurses&MidwivesUK 💙🌈 #TeamLCNMUK #FBLC Dame Sa 🐝 3.5% Andrea Barrett Star💫 covid 19 long recovery Long Covid Reigns Absolutely—staff mask use boosts patient safety and trust. Evidence shows masking cuts respiratory infections by up to 70%. Sadly, a mix of ignorance and complacency often lets this slip. Leadership by example is key. #InfectionControl #HealthSafety

1/2. The next APPG on #LongCovid meeting is taking place on 15th July 2025 at 4:15pm. Contact your MP now and ask them to attend! More info. on the APPG can be found on their webpage - link below ⬇️

"We're aware of several players within Shropshire Cricket Leagues who have tragically had to stop playing cricket because of this devastating illness…we have unfortunately witnessed the shocking, life changing effects #LongCovid can have” #CovidIsNotOver ⬇️

I’ve seen several papers that purport to have identified different symptom clusters/groups that p/w #LongCovid fall into. But I never seem to fit into just one, I seem to be a multi-group kind of gal, which begs the question - how accurate are those groupings?!! Anyone else?

“Summer cold”? Why don’t you ever mention Covid UK Health Security Agency?

Why does UK Health Security Agency mention flu in association with "a summer cold" when there are hardly any Influenza cases currently reported, but not Covid, which is increasing in prevalence in the UK at present. This is appalling, totally dishonest, shameful misinformation from UK Health Security Agency.

Listen up Long Covid people! Gather round. This is not a drill! I'm sharing an interview of the wonderful Richard Ayoade saying the word Covid & how his memory is very damaged from having it. Not a mysterious recurring illness, but Covid. He doesn't even whisper it either.

1/3 APPG on #LongCovid - July meeting minutes available. ▶️ Guest speaker Prof. Chris Brightling joined discussions on accelerating Long Covid research on drug targets/therapeutics ▶️ Actions identified re. Covid vaccine eligibility, public health messaging & safe air Link ⬇️

I've been masking up every working day for five and a half years. I'm in and out of hospitals, nurseries, schools, prisons, homeless shelters, foodbanks. I haven't picked up one single bug. I've not missed a single day sick. #MaskUp

“Researchers called for urgent expansion of #LongCovid care…and for integration of disability data into early-warning systems. They also urged global health agencies to prioritize vulnerable groups for rehabilitation services, research funding, and surveillance infrastructure.”

📣 1/4. Paper out from UK’s LOCOMOTIONstudy on incidence of #LongCovid diagnosis.   🚩 Huge under-recording of Long Covid in primary healthcare records!   Big thank you to our Members & co-authors Nikki S. & Ruairidh Milne for their hard work🙏 Link to paper on below 🧵 ⬇️

1/3. 🔥Next Fireside Chat from Binita Kane and Long Covid Support’s Helen Oakleigh🔥 ‘Updates from the Santa Fe #LongCovid Symposium’ with guest Prof Danny Altmann. YouTube Live: Wednesday 8th October 2025, 6pm UK time. More details and link below ⬇️ #BinitaKane

Come on. Let's do guess the trend. Where do you think it goes? 😢

📣 1/4. Today we are proud to launch the Overlapping Illness Alliance, a coalition of charities working to improve recognition, care and support for those living with complex, overlapping conditions. Find out more below! ⬇️ #OIA #OverlappingIllnesses #JoinedUpAction