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Sandy Thomson

@drsandythomson

Geriatrician, @RCPhysicians Censor & @NWAmbulance CFR. Interests: Movement Disorders, Medical Education & Gerontology. Delirium obsessive.

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For #IWD2026, we’re embracing the theme #GiveToGain by sharing insights from three alumnae of our RCP Emerging Women Leaders Programme.

They reflect on thriving in leadership, overcoming barriers and why representation matters in leadership: https://ow.ly/SvII50Yq26y

08.03.2026 09:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ“’Voting is open for RCP elections!

Subscribing #RCPfellows & collegiate members eligible to vote, look out for your email with the voting platform link & details to enable online voting from Civica Election Services (CES).

πŸ—³οΈVoting closes at midday (BST) on 30 March.
πŸ”— https://ow.ly/aq1G50YnXyI

02.03.2026 15:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Blue sky

21.02.2026 09:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m Scottish. Constantly cold and wet and not having fun was my childhood.

17.02.2026 19:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I love this #winterolympics event.
You ski like mad then shoot a gun.
It’s apex 007. A new career beckons…

17.02.2026 18:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ancient crocodile species named Jones after teacher from Cardigan A researcher has named a newly-identified species in honour of his "inspirational" former teacher.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

I love this story.
A reminder of the inspiration of teachers in education throughout our careers.

17.02.2026 18:23 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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And by coincidence I finished this today (again), with so many elements set in this part of the world.
It’s my favourite btw. Cheers. S

16.02.2026 21:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Not on my watchβ€¦πŸ˜‰

16.02.2026 19:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Another successful weekend on-call, de-spouting the Emergency Department one horrifying beaker lid at a time.

08.02.2026 14:05 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This is a terrific piece of work.
It’s a reminder that data (and science) is a powerful tool, especially in the face of resolute ignorance and an absence to listen to people who actually know what they’re talking about.

18.01.2026 17:09 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Had a nice publication this week. Which will hopefully change practice. Led by Dr Emma Elliott. @arc-gm.bsky.social @ncaresearchnhs.bsky.social
academic.oup.com/ageing/artic...

16.01.2026 21:21 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 3

Always. And vociferously.

16.01.2026 21:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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a cartoon of homer simpson standing in a grassy yard ALT: a cartoon of homer simpson standing in a grassy yard

However like many many other organisations they may slowly step back from it almost imperceptibly until it’s there, but barely used.

12.01.2026 21:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is not a good look for the Royal Society.
The historic parallels are deeply anxiety-provoking.

11.01.2026 18:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

All by myself…..?

27.12.2025 18:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Have to admit, I’d have been with Edmund on this one. She also had hot chocolate.

If there’d been a single highland malt, I’d have been sold.

25.12.2025 22:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Mustn’t crumble…

07.12.2025 08:22 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Jings. I lose concentration for 5 minutes and this happens.

18.11.2025 22:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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18.11.2025 22:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sanctuary (tinsel-free) is but a step from yours to mine.

17.11.2025 22:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I need to watch the film; it’s on the to-do list.
Gerontius was my first major choral performance at 19. So many wonderful moments.
The Proficicere with the arrival of the Priest is one, but the final moments as he is lowered into Purgatory get me every time.
Right here ❀️

15.11.2025 21:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Two weeks tonight I’m singing Gerontius again with UoM Chorus.
Can’t wait. One of my favourites.

15.11.2025 20:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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30.10.2025 13:23 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Easter eggs in our local co-op.
Seasonal madness πŸ‘€

22.10.2025 19:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Similarly, a question we often get at our monthly community first aid/CPR sessions in the village, is what you do if you’re on your own and choking.
Some suggest self-adm abdominal thrusts using the back of a chair. Any other ideas?
NB can also text 999 if registered & still able…but…

15.10.2025 18:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

When I was CD I fought like mad for us to keep our Day Hospital.
It was a cornerstone of outpatient, CGA, SDEC, MDT therapy and admission avoidance all in one.
That was 15 years ago.
Very short-sighted πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ
I envy those units across the UK who were fortunate enough to retain theirs.

14.10.2025 14:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fantastic day of Geriatric medicine regional teaching @rcphysicians.bsky.social #TheSpine in Liverpool today bringing together 45 Mersey & Manchester/Lancashire Registrars 😊
Core Geri topics included Stroke, PD, vestibular disorders, heart failure and palliative care with group and plenary sessions

07.10.2025 14:35 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Glorious weekend in God’s Own Country.

05.10.2025 18:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We’ve had a bit of a hiatus but the L5 Learning Board is back up and running after our migration/exodus from that other place.
As always the content and variety is driven by conversations with our terrific resident doctors.
And I always keep learning too.

03.10.2025 09:25 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Every GP practice must now offer online booking Move comes despite opposition from union, with ministers saying NHS needs to embrace digital tech.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Hmm. Sure.
The solution to this is to fund more GP places. We have a surplus of incredibly well-trained GPs waiting to join terrific GP colleagues in primary care.
Yes, look at booking systems, but BIGGER PICTURE.
HM Government should choose more wise solutions.

01.10.2025 19:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0