
Dr. Rupert Whitaker OBE
@rupertwhitaker
Doctor, scientist: psychiatry, psychology, public health; ex immunologist. Chair @TukeInstitute, Co-founder, Patron @THTorguk
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http://www.psychmed.eu 04-10-2010 09:45:03
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Here's a video from Anil van der Zee © on living with severe ME, plus an interview about why he made the film and how being unable to move--he is a former dancer--makes him feel like a part of himself has been amputated: virology.ws/2024/05/14/tri…

A positive commitment to increase the public health grant in the Liberal Democrats manifesto. Sexual health services have borne the greatest burden of public health cuts, while STIs soar and many wait months for PrEP. We urge all parties to commit to action on HIV and sexual health.




Blown away by the PLHIV documentary project!!!! Led by Steven Doyle - his story moved us to tears, an incredible human. You can read about it here & please, please, please donate to this wonderful self-funded endeavour if you can ❤️ plhivdocumentary.com #AIDS2024


Some GPs are now refusing collaborative treatment agreements from private specialists around ADHD, so patients have to wait up to 5 years to get treated. Who benefits? GPs. Obstructive? The BMA isn't credible Wes Streeting Shaun Lintern #healthoutcomes #patientsafety


Dr. Rupert Whitaker OBE Stephen Young Halton Council #HaltonHour Community Networking Thursdays 8-9pm Healthwatch Halton 🏳️🌈 last few tickets remaining for this amazing event. We look forward to seeing you there eventbrite.com/e/inspirationa… Eventbrite

This is a classic example of physicians punishing patients for having illnesses they couldn't understand. A long, dark history of abuse, linking sexism (eg 'hysteria'/FND), racism, and anti-LGBTQ+ (eg conversion 'therapy'). The profession needs reining in v badly Wes Streeting

The BMA claims Phys Associates to be unsafe. But over 90% of GP diagnoses of mental illnesses and treatments I reviewed for Courts over 10 years were wrong. It's GPs who are unsafe. We need integrated, primary services not under GPs control. Wes Streeting


We have organised the first meeting suggested by Dr. Rupert Whitaker OBE to talk Collaboration in Halton with other organisations. Please see link Eventbrite to book Stephen Young Healthwatch Halton 🏳️🌈 Halton Council #HaltonHour Community Networking Thursdays 8-9pm eventbrite.com/e/the-halton-m…

❤️ Ribbons have started going up today at Grangeway Community Centre and the bandstand at the Heath Park. Tomorrow will be the Town Hall and Victoria Park. Help us to stamp out stigma Halton Council #HaltonHour Community Networking Thursdays 8-9pm Healthwatch Halton 🏳️🌈 Stephen Young Dr. Rupert Whitaker OBE






