The role of medicines in type 2 diabetes is overrated. The role of diet, exercise, walking, sleep and handling stress is underrated. #Diabetes #Type2Diabetes

Ambulances are there to take you to hospital ! No - Ambulances are there to bring trained clinicians to you in an emergency. If they can deal with your issue they will then discharge you at home. But if you need further treatment then they may take you to hospital.

We're asking people to please only visit A and E if it’s urgent or an emergency, especially in the Glasgow area, where the health care service is currently experiencing significant demand. Visit nhsinform or call NHS 24 on 111 if it’s not life threatening #rightcarerightplace

Great thread on a failing NHS!

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Brilliant thread summarising lumbar stenosis

Iranian women were the spark and engine of this #IranRevolution. Their voices must not be sidelined in the negotiation of a democratic Iran. #WomanLifeFreedom

NICE nice summary of the Management of Osteoarthritis Guidelines by The BMJ I find it hard to disagree with any of it... A thread of comments 👇👇👇 1/

Fantastic blog describing the potential causes of anterior hip pain!

Isn’t it about time that Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) think about leaving the shambolic HCPC just like social workers did and find another regulator that is fit for purpose!

ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 Calling all NHS workers 😀 You can now have FREE access to the Body Coach App 💪 Apply here bit.ly/3SzVkkn (you will need an NHS email to register) 💙 Please RT to help let others know 🙏🏼

A baby cheetah named “Pirooz” (Victory) who became a national symbol of hope & freedom has died. Toxins found in his body point to #IRI destroying Iran’s ecosystem & wildlife. As school girls are getting air poisoned, another reminder to get rid of this absurd anti-life regime ⬇️

Just wanted to say OA isn’t diagnosed with an XR. Cause folk keep forgetting.

Don't forget about our RefHelp talk "Supporting you, supporting people with Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain problems in primary care" on Tuesday 27th June 7:30-8:30. It's also free! Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cc1f0d5e…

Incredible video. Afghan dad jokingly says school is only for boys. Watch his remarkable daughter - who can’t be more than 5 or 6 years old - respond with these arguments. Afghan girls have been denied access to schools and universities. This little girl's courage represents

3 WTE GP Advanced Physiotherapists wanted in West Lothian. Small but mighty team! Excellent links with MSK team, secondary care and other APPs. Great support, looking for people excited to be part of the evolving primary care MDT! Check it out 👇 apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?…

This is Tehran. As we get close to the 1st anniversary of Mahsa Amini's murder in police custody, security forces are everywhere and trying to prevent people from getting back to the streets. See how bravely this woman marching unveiled in front of security forces and showing

BREAKING: On the anniversary of Mahsa Jina Amini's murder, her father was briefly arrested, and now the entire family faces house arrest. Despite threats, they bravely remember her. The world must rise up with Jina's family against the oppressive Islamic regime. #WomanLifeFreedom

NEXT WEBINAR IS UP Wednesday, November 29, 2023 · 8:00 PM You suspect a Rheumatology Condition but the bloods come back negative. What on earth do you do now?? In this webinar, Jack will discuss some options using 3 clinical scenarios to provide a practical use case to aid in

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 BREAKING: The Scottish Parliament overwhelmingly votes to call for a ceasefire in Israel and Gaza. YES: 90 NO: 28 All parties, apart from the Scottish Tories, back a ceasefire.