my son is a pharmacist. People can't see a Dr so they go to the pharmacy for help. He sees so many patients,every day. I worry about him more than my other 2 children and hubby. He has done himself proud looking after these patients. Spare a thought for pharmacists please.

The PM’s claim that vaccine approval was faster because of BREXIT has been roundly debunked (see FullFact: tinyurl.com/4x47z99t ) but the PM made the claim again today. Was he aware that the claim was incorrect, I asked, or was it just that no-one had told him? 😏

Brilliant from my good friend Dr Nick Bunker @RoyalLondonHosp Nick Bunker Highlighting an important issue as he walks around the ICU “unvaccinated…. unvaccinated… unvaccinated….” Excellent reporting from Clive Myrie BBC News (UK) #GetVaccinatedNow #VaccinesWork

The Govt response to the cost of living crisis appears to be get on the bus to keep warm (Johnson), eat supermarket own brand foods (Eustace), nothing more I can do right now (Sunak), pray (Mogg) & privatise yourself (Dorries) Meanwhile, rich got richer, companies made billions

This can get in the fucking bin. And then we can kick the shit out of the bin, set fire to it and throw it over a fucking cliff. thetimes.co.uk/article/should…

* APPEAL- 62-YEAR-OLD SIKH MAN IN CRITICAL CONDITION AFTER ATTACK * On 23.06.22 a Sikh man was violently assaulted on Tib Street in Manchester, leaving him still to this day in a critical condition.

Feels quite apt that the absolutely brilliant #WhatRemains by Ways with Weirds is published this week. It’s a bit unnerving in places but ultimately demystifying and deeply moving. LOVED IT! Retweet if you’d like this copy and I’ll do a random winner pick tomorrow. ♥️📚💀

From my own experience of seeing people on universal credit or benefits: Either they’re already working or have genuine physical and mental illnesses - that they would do anything not to have, and be back to good health so they might be able to work Let’s not demonise them

The increase in level of abuse & violence toward #pharmacy teams by some members of the public is very concerning. Recent example below during #Christmas period. Pharmacies have continuously kept their doors open offering accessible care, they deserve outmost support &respect.

Suella Braverman presents herself as absolutely heartless and devoid of empathy, not even acknowledging this woman’s story

Today is Rare Disease Day and it’s a day to raise awareness for the 300 Million people in the world with over 6000 rare diseases. If you or a loved one have a rare disease write it in the comments and make it seen. #RareDisease #RareDiseaseDay #RareDiseaseDay2023

Retweet to win. I’ve got two guest list places to give away for The Charlatans + Johnny Marr live at The Piece Hall, Halifax in August Winner picked at random 9am this Friday. Tickets on sale an hour later

🚨 Urgent: The Government has been ending vital local suicide prevention funding across England. This decision completely undermines their promise to deliver the suicide prevention strategy that we desperately need. 1/4

The PM really does need to understand that he is now further damaging U.K. science by not immediately rejoining Horizon, presumably to placate some know-nothing fringe bloviators who know nothing about science, its value or how it’s conducted. As Lord Rees says below, it is

I've entered the prize draw for my chance to win £200. Click the image below to play the #JLChristmasChallenge John Lewis & Partners johnlewis.com/quiz?l=OYCNxJh…

We’ve got our sign up in the window, ready for tomorrow’s day of action to #saveourpharmacies Since the beginning of the year, pharmacies have been closing at a rate of 10 per week. If you support fairer funding for pharmacies please retweet! Halifax Courier Kate Dearden MP