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Julie Penfold

@jpwriter

Freelance journalist who writes about healthcare, medical and social care issues. I'm a keen swimmer who also likes to run when not injured. Sunderland and athletics fan (juliepenfold.co.uk)

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I can't join a picket line but I will be following other NUJ strike advice such as not reading any Guardian content during the 48 hours #nujsolidarity #savetheobserver

04.12.2024 07:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi Jesse, I can't help but just wanted to say it's really good to see #journorequest in use on here as it was previously v helpful on Twitter. Fingers crossed it works just as well on Bluesky eventually!

04.12.2024 07:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes, very promising. I never sleep well when on steroids to control exacerbations so a potential #asthma treatment that would avoid that would be brilliant.

28.11.2024 08:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Asthma: First new asthma attack treatment in 50 years Around two million asthma and COPD attacks each year could be treated with the drug, a study suggests.

Very promising initial study. I never sleep well when I'm on steroids so was very pleased to hear it didn't affect that. But first new treatment in 50 years is appalling #asthma BBC News - First new asthma attack treatment in 50 years
www.bbc.com/news/article...

28.11.2024 07:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I had norovirus for the first time last month and it was a very bleak three days of horrible illness. It took a week until I felt well again. I'm pleased they're looking into a vaccine for it.

19.11.2024 08:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It really was, he's a top lad.

18.11.2024 20:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Good to see you on here, James. I hadn't come across any Sunderland fans on Bluesky before spotting your post! Agree, it's much better #safc

17.11.2024 22:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Me too, I've got a bet on Danny and Tulisa to finish in the top two so fingers crossed she goes all the way #ImACeleb

17.11.2024 22:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Great to see you on here!

17.11.2024 12:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hello! I'm in the NUJ freelance branch.

17.11.2024 12:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My dad and grandad were big Sunderland fans so I've loved that club from being little. Although they've really tested my patience over the years, they've also given me some wonderful times too.

17.11.2024 11:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Cheeseboards, Christmas films, MAFS and documentaries such as the excellent Boybands Forever that's on currently.

16.11.2024 22:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's excellent with some unusual insight too such as Daniella in the first episode.

16.11.2024 22:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ouch, don't envy you! Hope your recovery goes well.

16.11.2024 21:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Depends on the type of cheese and whether it comes with some tasty wholemeal crackers!

16.11.2024 21:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Worrying.

16.11.2024 21:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What an ending! ๐Ÿ‘

16.11.2024 10:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Agree, it's lovely! Also, no irritating ads is a real joy. Ps hello!

15.11.2024 20:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ‘‡

15.11.2024 12:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Reliable at-a-glance daily stats on how the NHS is performing. Excellent work @nuffieldtrust.bsky.social

15.11.2024 09:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The same record that hasn't done very well due to who she worked with on it - odd choice.

14.11.2024 17:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Great to see you on here!

13.11.2024 21:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Completely agree - it's like breathing in quality air again being on here.

13.11.2024 17:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Excellent!

13.11.2024 16:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Elf and as a more random suggestion, Jack Frost. Only so I could bamboozle my brother who loves that film with tedious legal musings!

13.11.2024 15:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nice work!

13.11.2024 14:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

For anyone wondering how to bookmark posts on here, there is a workaround. You just need to install the Bluesky Bookmarks Chrome extension, refresh the page and that wonderfully helpful icon is back #writerstips

13.11.2024 14:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sound decision. Wonder who will be next?

13.11.2024 14:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Feels a little like my first day at school again (!) but I've took the plunge and set up a Bluesky account. So, hello!

11.11.2024 19:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0