Our BIGGEST teams so far. Which team will be the BIGGEST this year? Can your team overtake The Pegnogs?

“See those rocks? Been standing there for 600 million years. Still be there when you and I are gone. So arguing over who owns them is like two fleas arguing over who owns the dog they live on.” The wisdom of Mick Dundee, happy Friday 😊

Anyone who does this for our annual Strava Art competition is guaranteed a win

Why Research Matters 2024 author Michelle Boucher’s piece is about the surprising and increasing choice for colostomy following SCI. Her research asks why. Do patients prefer options that better fit their lifestyle? Do they want choice in bowel management? bit.ly/wrm-2024

Some five-word horror stories for Friday the 13th: Running out of tea bags Someone talking in a lift Unexpected knock on the door Biscuit falling into your brew Stuck on rail replacement bus Waving at the wrong person Forgetting to take an umbrella Missing bin day before

3 days to Christmas in my mini advent calendar! A different view of Mam Tor, looking up from the Vale of Edale, snow dusting every rocky ridge. I love the swooping curves of fences, and thank you to the person who stood at the summit as I took the shot, giving a sense of scale.

More people living with spinal cord injury are choosing to have a colostomy. To find out why and for further information, watch our video here: youtu.be/JovZ3E0KgJo?si…

Hoping this information video will be useful to those living with SCI ASCN UK Salisbury Spinal Centre DoctorOstomy Fran Brown PLY Spinal Injuries Association The National Spinal Injuries Centre Wessex Stoma Support

We are looking for Healthcare professionals and people with IBD to contribute to a survey study to better understand what research is needed for treating people with advanced therapies in IBD care. For more information, please visit: forms.office.com/e/SVaNgVwrfp #IBD #Research

I hear and see time and time again how transformative a colostomy is after SCI: the dignity, control, independence and freedom it brings. I’m sorry you had to battle and go privately to have this. Many patients in Salisbury Spinal Centre choosing this straight away.

#academicChatter #AcademicX

At the end of the day gate 😊

Lovely run in the afternoon sunshine #NHS1000miles

No one cares what zone you are running in. Are you enjoying it? Are you healthy? Are you getting the results you want? If yes, you're doing it right for you.

Continuing research into colostomy after spinal injury, want to know more about attitudes of healthcare professionals. Grateful if any HCPs can complete and share a short survey: surveymonkey.com/r/3GXV28Y Spinal Injuries Association DoctorOstomy Nicola Dames Spinal Research

Patient led research. I’ve been tasked with gathering patient views around waxing vs standard shaving or clipping before surgery. Be grateful for feedback on survey below💃 surveymonkey.com/r/WAXINGYTTG8JZ

“The most enduring marker of success isn't wealth, fame, or power. It’s what we create and contribute to others. In the short run, status symbols capture attention. In the long run, achievement is judged by impact. The highest accomplishment is improving the lives of others.”

Ladies and gentlemen, it is 18:30 on Friday evening , thank you to all those who have fulfilled their contractual obligations. That’ll do gate 😊