Ministers say the 1% pay rise they want for nurses is a “real” above-inflation increase. But their own official forecaster the ⁦Office for Budget Responsibility⁩ said only two days ago that it would be a “real” decrease in pay. See attached. So slightly odd ministers keep making this bizarre claim

“We have to have a fundamental rethink… I’m calling for a new Beveridge.” Social entrepreneur Hilary Cottam says it’s time for revolution, not patching and mending #Newsnight

Have you ever forgotten just how far you have come in life? My family is working class and Northern only one of my siblings went to uni (brother obvs!) Now all my children are graduates my grandson assumes he will go to uni It's important to remember and to dream of better 💗

I guess we can only do our best to create spaces for listening for our friends families and teams NHS NLaG have access to these sessions #spacesforlistening #SuicideAwareness #SuicidePrevention

The acute confusion is not only irritating it's tiresome. Taking ages to form simple words. It's taken 6 minutes to write this sentence. I'm taking some off to see what is happening. Thank you for you patience and kindness.

NHS head Simon Stevens just skewered Boris Johnson Rishi Sunak and Matt Hancock by confirming he and the NHS had been budgeting for a 2.1% pay rise for staff this year, which compares with the government’s recommendation nurses should get just 1%. When asked by Sir Jeremy Hunt MP...

I think I will need neuro referral. I am having to work hard to make any sense. San. I could be in here months without anyone making awanse. Of me

Today has been a devastating day I seem to have managed to have had a devastating cancer diagnosis. I have been so loved. I know my life will be short but how blessed I have been.

Life can often feel cruel.. here is an effort to turn a terrible situation into a positive force. Please donate if you can. If you are unable to, make an effort to hug a loved one very tightly: gofund.me/8424a827

My darling mother is incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support and continues to have a deep reverence for her colleagues across health care. Here is Jules doing what she does best, because you should always be the first on the dancefloor.

My last post has taken some time. Seems a large inoperable brain tumor makes trying to type tough. I will only wish I could continue our nursing conversation and hope you continue to keep nursing relevant checking out x

Dear all, I really have no words for this. The love of my life, Julie Bolus died yesterday. She has been exceptional as a wife, mum, nurse and friend. She lived with love and wanted us to be kind and care. It been my honour to be her husband. We have lived every minute. David

Julie has focused her life on caring and supporting people and communities and ensuring everyone has opportunity. Thank you for the donations to date. In her name we will ensure that it helps to make a difference.