David is our brilliant producer. We are passionate about these podcasts, please spread the word if you find them helpful #mentalhealth #Wellbeing #depression

Adds to the growing evidence of neurological damage following Covid TWENTY YEARS brain ageing! How is this not better understood 4 years on? #COVID19

I don't often post personal stuff, but the live version of this song is amazing Despite it's title I didn't realise this was about death till it was played at a friend's funeral Sit down, turn the volume up, and take 5 minutes to reflect on how wonderful, and ephemeral, life is

And if anyone needs convincing about the #mentalhealth benefits of music, a reminder of Paul Harvey, a person with #dementia improvising this moving piece What music moves you to tears? #EmotionalWellness x.com/mrnickharvey/s…

Looking forward to discussing older people's mental health with fantastic colleagues across Somerset So much good work done by VCFSE colleagues and others #mentalhealth #SOMERSET

As ever, I learnt a lot from our guest in this episode What is the "survival switch?" Tune in and find out! #MentalHealthAwareness somersetemotionalwellbeing.castos.com/episodes/metab…

Delighted to be invited to contribute If you are a UK HCP, this Pulse article may be of interest, summarising the basics of dementia in their excellent Masterclass series PulseToday pulsetoday.co.uk/clinical-featu…

Sadly, I can pay personal testimony. Still on medication and still symptomatic from #COVID19 heart failure. I suspect there will be a cohort of us with early Ill health and mortality

I have been on a mission for some time to destigmatise and reframe personality disorder, so particularly delighted with this week's episode Do listen and let me know what you think #MentalHealthMatters NHS Somerset somersetemotionalwellbeing.castos.com/episodes/borde…

Thank you so much for those kind comments Still trying to make a difference! #mentalhealth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness

Agreed Debbie: a difficult watch I remember ringing round to buy PPE because we all knew the supplied equipment was hopeless And the feeling of drowning as covid hit within weeks of lockdown. Was sure I would die Now damaged but lucky to be alive #Covid

Delighted to be speaking at this event: there's a lot happening in dementia so looking forward to a lively talk Still time to join us, look forward to seeing you there! DM me if attending and there are particular points you want me to cover #dementia NHS Somerset

Did you know that 40% of dementia is preventable through lifestyle? What due the new DMAs offer? And what drugs should we avoid? I will try to answer these and more, do join us #dementia

Something a bit different on our podcast this week! The power of music, with our very talented guest Music has the power to touch us, move us, heal us What is your favourite piece? I can be moved to tears yet intensely happy #EmotionalWellbeing somersetemotionalwellbeing.castos.com/episodes/the-p…

My lovely cousin and his wonderful wife both died from HIV after he received factor 8 for haemophilia Such was the stigma at the time he didn't even tell his parents and died aged 40 Such a tragedy. I'm deeply ashamed my own profession caused his death

Have been waiting for this, spot the two new risk factors. Take home message still 40% dementia is preventable with lifestyle

Trying to shed light sympathetically in a controversial area. Do let me know what you think! #Autism #Neurodiversity

'Although there is no medication which “cures” autism, a diagnosis can give access to medication which can reduce the associated anxiety and behavioural issues, and talking therapies.' Dr Peter Bagshaw examines whether we are overdiagnosing the condition buff.ly/3YDxzwO

PulseToday Dr Peter Bagshaw Very interesting. I would argue under assessment of neuro diversity. I would love truly see what we can concretely decide as a neuro typical person. Not many I suspect!

I tried to be sensitive in writing this article and am very grateful for the thoughtful and interesting comments. You may also be interested in the podcasts we have done on this and similar topics in our Health and Selfcare podcasts #Neurodivergent #Autism