Nothing like a nonsensical train delay to start the day ⁦Chiltern Railways⁩ ⁦National Rail⁩

Last night, I hosted an event with Unison London LGBT+ on supporting workers who are living with HIV. It was great to hear from so many amazing speakers from Terrence Higgins Trust, National AIDS Trust and UNISON - UK's largest union. We must tackle HIV stigma in the workplace.

Embryos and their special status. It’s 40 years since the Warnock report. Is it time for a change in the rules? A day of high quality talks from legal, clinical and ethical perspectives PET ESHRE BritFertSoc

Safety, cost, patient choice. The best route to an IVF pregnancy involves complex decisions. This ESHRE campus in Prague takes an in-depth look at the guidelines, data and what patients really desire. ESHRE ESHRE SIG SQART #fertility

First Xmas this year as an 'orphan'. So, totally get this. A break from months of 'sadmin'. theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

Feeling nostalgic for British Rail. Paid first class with passenger assistance. To guarantee 86-year-old relative a seat and comfort. What she got was standing room only. On a 4-hour journey. She has heart and mobility issues. Shame on you CrossCountry Trains #railchaos

The NHS at its best. Arrive early for scan, seen immediately, all done in 5 mins. The health service at its worst. A friend sent (costly) meds for a condition she doesn't have. Because of an IT error...

...And the drugs must be binned. Despite being unopened...Money down drain #NHS #nhsengland

She got another delivery today. Despite reporting the error to her GP and pharmacy.

Winner of this week's 'heartwarmer' story...Unless you've a mouse infestation... independent.co.uk/news/science/m…

Top-notch debates and presentations at Best of ASRM and ESHRE 2025 ESHRE ASRM . Germline editing, ovarian rejuvenation and mental health evaluations are just a few of many highlights. And sun is shining in Lisbon #fertility #health

Human health vs the environment. Eating mackerel linked to lower heart disease risk. But it's overfished. And electric toothbrushes fight tooth decay. Yet they're adding to landfill burden #environment #hearthealth #toothdecay

The tyranny of WhatsApp dates and plans. Landline calls may be last century. But that’s what I’m ‘scheduling’ in 2025. And just ‘hanging out’. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

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Huntington’s is a devastating condition. But there’s good news at last. The first treatment thanks to UK scientists UCL bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Hope for burn patients. And what does it mean for future of face transplant surgery? theguardian.com/society/2025/o…

Been there Emma Barnett. Was told I was too young. Then offered anti-depressants. And a book on pregnancy/childbirth. With one chapter on menopause. Progesterone proved the pill that got me through. theguardian.com/society/2025/n…

The realities of online GP appointments. They don’t speed up the process of seeing a doctor.