Andy Thornley
@andythornley.bsky.social
NHS Cardiologist.
Various BMA affiliations
North East England
Various BMA affiliations
North East England
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Andy Thornley
@andythornley.bsky.social
· Nov 16
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The announcement of new asylum measures by the Home Secretary risks fuelling anti-migrant rhetoric.
We reiterate our solidarity with our colleagues, many of whom are being subjected to increasingly hostile treatment as a direct result.
www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...
We reiterate our solidarity with our colleagues, many of whom are being subjected to increasingly hostile treatment as a direct result.
www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...
November 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The announcement of new asylum measures by the Home Secretary risks fuelling anti-migrant rhetoric.
We reiterate our solidarity with our colleagues, many of whom are being subjected to increasingly hostile treatment as a direct result.
www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...
We reiterate our solidarity with our colleagues, many of whom are being subjected to increasingly hostile treatment as a direct result.
www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...
Reposted by Andy Thornley
Reposted by Andy Thornley
Spotify is running ICE ads. I went to cancel on mobile and saw that this isn’t allowed on mobile. They make you cancel on desktop. You think that’s gonna stop me, Spotify? I will erase you and forget you ever existed.
THOU SHALT CANCEL SPOTIFY!!!
THOU SHALT CANCEL SPOTIFY!!!
October 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Spotify is running ICE ads. I went to cancel on mobile and saw that this isn’t allowed on mobile. They make you cancel on desktop. You think that’s gonna stop me, Spotify? I will erase you and forget you ever existed.
THOU SHALT CANCEL SPOTIFY!!!
THOU SHALT CANCEL SPOTIFY!!!
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Do you know what? It IS working. It hasn't caused tailbacks, quite the opposite actually. More importantly it's saved the lives of at least a dozen kids. Reform are actually campaigning for the return of more deaths and injuries. Absolutely bonkers.
October 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Do you know what? It IS working. It hasn't caused tailbacks, quite the opposite actually. More importantly it's saved the lives of at least a dozen kids. Reform are actually campaigning for the return of more deaths and injuries. Absolutely bonkers.
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SAS Week kicks off next week!
We’re proud to be joining forces across all four nations – alongside @nhsemployers.bsky.social – to shine a spotlight on SAS doctors.
From policy wins to career progression, there’s been real progress in every nation. www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi... #SASWeek25
We’re proud to be joining forces across all four nations – alongside @nhsemployers.bsky.social – to shine a spotlight on SAS doctors.
From policy wins to career progression, there’s been real progress in every nation. www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi... #SASWeek25
Celebrating SAS week – strengthening the future for SAS doctors
The SASC chairs of each devolved country describe the progress that has been made in the branch of practice
www.bma.org.uk
October 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
SAS Week kicks off next week!
We’re proud to be joining forces across all four nations – alongside @nhsemployers.bsky.social – to shine a spotlight on SAS doctors.
From policy wins to career progression, there’s been real progress in every nation. www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi... #SASWeek25
We’re proud to be joining forces across all four nations – alongside @nhsemployers.bsky.social – to shine a spotlight on SAS doctors.
From policy wins to career progression, there’s been real progress in every nation. www.bma.org.uk/news-and-opi... #SASWeek25
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The only country to have left the ECHR in this century is Russia... and they were expelled.
Is that really the example you want Britain to follow?
Is that really the example you want Britain to follow?
September 7, 2025 at 9:48 AM
The only country to have left the ECHR in this century is Russia... and they were expelled.
Is that really the example you want Britain to follow?
Is that really the example you want Britain to follow?
For @bma.org.uk consultants out there. It’s the last day to vote in the indicative ballot
www.surveymonkey.com/r/Indicative...
www.surveymonkey.com/r/Indicative...
September 1, 2025 at 7:05 AM
For @bma.org.uk consultants out there. It’s the last day to vote in the indicative ballot
www.surveymonkey.com/r/Indicative...
www.surveymonkey.com/r/Indicative...
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The BMA and many others warned that this was coming, and now it is here. The UK government must act immediately to prevent widespread death in Gaza from hunger. This is entirely man-made and is intolerable.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ck...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ck...
August 22, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The BMA and many others warned that this was coming, and now it is here. The UK government must act immediately to prevent widespread death in Gaza from hunger. This is entirely man-made and is intolerable.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ck...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ck...
Any @bma.org.uk Consultants out there? Have you voted in the Consultants indicative ballot? Vote yes. Vote now. Only 11 days left to vote.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/Indicative...
www.surveymonkey.com/r/Indicative...
Indicative ballot for consultants 2025
Indicative ballot for NHS consultant over pay and pension disputes in England - 2025
www.surveymonkey.com
August 20, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Any @bma.org.uk Consultants out there? Have you voted in the Consultants indicative ballot? Vote yes. Vote now. Only 11 days left to vote.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/Indicative...
www.surveymonkey.com/r/Indicative...
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We've got your back. #JoinTheBMA
August 13, 2025 at 4:42 PM
⏳There are just two more days to take up our summer offer (ends 15 August)
🩺Join thousands of doctors and help to shape the future of the profession ⬇️
🩺Join thousands of doctors and help to shape the future of the profession ⬇️
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This has to be right. How many children’s lives are a few minutes worth?
This has to be right. How many children’s lives are a few minutes worth?
Dear Britain, it’s now clear: 20mph zones save lives and don’t slow traffic. Implement them | Sadiq Khan
There is too much bluff and bluster on this subject. Ordinary people just want safe streets for themselves and those they love, and we can achieve that, says London mayor Sadiq Khan
www.theguardian.com
August 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This has to be right. How many children’s lives are a few minutes worth?
This has to be right. How many children’s lives are a few minutes worth?
Reposted by Andy Thornley
August 11, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Reposted by Andy Thornley
I'm sad to say that since leaving Twitter/X my sales for live shows have dropped quite a lot - it turns out that even though it's a dreadful place it was still useful for getting the word out about events. So any shares / RTs of my posts about live shows are hugely appreciated!
August 6, 2025 at 11:13 AM
I'm sad to say that since leaving Twitter/X my sales for live shows have dropped quite a lot - it turns out that even though it's a dreadful place it was still useful for getting the word out about events. So any shares / RTs of my posts about live shows are hugely appreciated!
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EVERYONE has seen their pay fall🤔
Well yes & no!
Resident Doctors have had their pay cut the most & even using CPI the recent increase still leaves their pay lagging
Some perspective on why they are so angry & frustrated
Also the ones with £100k+ student debt growing by RPI
Pay the young less!
Well yes & no!
Resident Doctors have had their pay cut the most & even using CPI the recent increase still leaves their pay lagging
Some perspective on why they are so angry & frustrated
Also the ones with £100k+ student debt growing by RPI
Pay the young less!
July 30, 2025 at 6:51 AM
EVERYONE has seen their pay fall🤔
Well yes & no!
Resident Doctors have had their pay cut the most & even using CPI the recent increase still leaves their pay lagging
Some perspective on why they are so angry & frustrated
Also the ones with £100k+ student debt growing by RPI
Pay the young less!
Well yes & no!
Resident Doctors have had their pay cut the most & even using CPI the recent increase still leaves their pay lagging
Some perspective on why they are so angry & frustrated
Also the ones with £100k+ student debt growing by RPI
Pay the young less!
Reposted by Andy Thornley
How to tell if your appointment was cancelled due to a Doctors strike
Answer you can’t
On a average day in the NHS hospitals cancel 50,000 appts
Strikes days affect 40,000 appts, apparently🤔
Blaming the Drs for a broken system is giving Management/Govt the excuse they want
Answer you can’t
On a average day in the NHS hospitals cancel 50,000 appts
Strikes days affect 40,000 appts, apparently🤔
Blaming the Drs for a broken system is giving Management/Govt the excuse they want
July 26, 2025 at 6:39 AM
How to tell if your appointment was cancelled due to a Doctors strike
Answer you can’t
On a average day in the NHS hospitals cancel 50,000 appts
Strikes days affect 40,000 appts, apparently🤔
Blaming the Drs for a broken system is giving Management/Govt the excuse they want
Answer you can’t
On a average day in the NHS hospitals cancel 50,000 appts
Strikes days affect 40,000 appts, apparently🤔
Blaming the Drs for a broken system is giving Management/Govt the excuse they want
Reposted by Andy Thornley
Our paper: since SCOTUS McDonald v. Chicago decision, states w/permissive firearm laws have had thousands of excess pediatric firearm deaths.
📊 6,029 excess deaths in the most permissive states
📈 Especially sharp rise among Black children
🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... @jeremyfaust.bsky.social
📊 6,029 excess deaths in the most permissive states
📈 Especially sharp rise among Black children
🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... @jeremyfaust.bsky.social
Firearm Laws and Pediatric Mortality in the US
This study attempts to measure excess mortality due to firearms among US children aged 0 to 17 years after the McDonald v Chicago US Supreme Court decision (2010).
jamanetwork.com
June 9, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Our paper: since SCOTUS McDonald v. Chicago decision, states w/permissive firearm laws have had thousands of excess pediatric firearm deaths.
📊 6,029 excess deaths in the most permissive states
📈 Especially sharp rise among Black children
🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... @jeremyfaust.bsky.social
📊 6,029 excess deaths in the most permissive states
📈 Especially sharp rise among Black children
🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... @jeremyfaust.bsky.social
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1) Residents in England, post your strike ballot back ASAP - and tell your colleagues
2) GPs in N Ireland, find your referendum email and stand up against contract imposition
3) Sign @bma.org.uk's demand for an alternative regulator to the GMC: activism.bma.org.uk/page/172664/...
4) Enjoy the sun! 🌞
2) GPs in N Ireland, find your referendum email and stand up against contract imposition
3) Sign @bma.org.uk's demand for an alternative regulator to the GMC: activism.bma.org.uk/page/172664/...
4) Enjoy the sun! 🌞
June 27, 2025 at 5:32 PM
1) Residents in England, post your strike ballot back ASAP - and tell your colleagues
2) GPs in N Ireland, find your referendum email and stand up against contract imposition
3) Sign @bma.org.uk's demand for an alternative regulator to the GMC: activism.bma.org.uk/page/172664/...
4) Enjoy the sun! 🌞
2) GPs in N Ireland, find your referendum email and stand up against contract imposition
3) Sign @bma.org.uk's demand for an alternative regulator to the GMC: activism.bma.org.uk/page/172664/...
4) Enjoy the sun! 🌞
Any UK resident doctors out there. Get your strike ballot back and vote yes. Last day for guaranteed post is 30th June (may get there if posted after this date but not guaranteed)
June 27, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Any UK resident doctors out there. Get your strike ballot back and vote yes. Last day for guaranteed post is 30th June (may get there if posted after this date but not guaranteed)
From @redrunswick.bsky.social
Motion 15 at #BMAARM25
The BMA is acting to support those who have experienced or witnessed sexual misconduct - from harassment to rape.
We will support you on this even if the events predate BMA membership
t.co/y2fzzQREPu
Motion 15 at #BMAARM25
The BMA is acting to support those who have experienced or witnessed sexual misconduct - from harassment to rape.
We will support you on this even if the events predate BMA membership
t.co/y2fzzQREPu
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzbDwpGJcQ4
t.co
June 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
From @redrunswick.bsky.social
Motion 15 at #BMAARM25
The BMA is acting to support those who have experienced or witnessed sexual misconduct - from harassment to rape.
We will support you on this even if the events predate BMA membership
t.co/y2fzzQREPu
Motion 15 at #BMAARM25
The BMA is acting to support those who have experienced or witnessed sexual misconduct - from harassment to rape.
We will support you on this even if the events predate BMA membership
t.co/y2fzzQREPu
UK doctors. Show your support for a new regulator. Time is up for the GMC
www.activism.bma.org.uk/page/172664/...
www.activism.bma.org.uk/page/172664/...
www.activism.bma.org.uk
June 23, 2025 at 8:07 AM
UK doctors. Show your support for a new regulator. Time is up for the GMC
www.activism.bma.org.uk/page/172664/...
www.activism.bma.org.uk/page/172664/...
Reposted by Andy Thornley
To someone who doesn’t live in the US it’s amazing how absolutely obvious this is
child firearm deaths up in states with more lax gun safety laws :/
covered by @celinegounder.com @jdickerson.bsky.social @cbseveningnews.bsky.social
study by @jeremyfaust.bsky.social @mirandayaver.bsky.social @bhrenton.bsky.social @hmkyale.bsky.social
in @jama.com Peds
covered by @celinegounder.com @jdickerson.bsky.social @cbseveningnews.bsky.social
study by @jeremyfaust.bsky.social @mirandayaver.bsky.social @bhrenton.bsky.social @hmkyale.bsky.social
in @jama.com Peds
June 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
To someone who doesn’t live in the US it’s amazing how absolutely obvious this is
Reposted by Andy Thornley
Give this man a TV show and a book contract. Lovely reveal gag at the end as well.
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(ht @helenebismarck.bsky.social)
bsky.app/profile/buck...
June 11, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Give this man a TV show and a book contract. Lovely reveal gag at the end as well.
(ht @helenebismarck.bsky.social)
bsky.app/profile/buck...
(ht @helenebismarck.bsky.social)
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I am in downtown Los Angeles right now and it is completely surreal to hear that Trump is sending Marines here. We are listening to mariachi music. People have dogs. There are teenagers here. It is utterly and completely peaceful. Please tell your friends.
June 9, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I am in downtown Los Angeles right now and it is completely surreal to hear that Trump is sending Marines here. We are listening to mariachi music. People have dogs. There are teenagers here. It is utterly and completely peaceful. Please tell your friends.
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11 children died from whopping cough last year and there were more measles cases than any year back to 2012.
🚨 @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social to give thousands of health visitors the power to vaccinate children as The Sunday Times reveals all main childhood vaccination rates have slumped to their lowest in more than a decade.
Full details: www.thetimes.com/article/ba54...
Full details: www.thetimes.com/article/ba54...
Child vaccinations for deadly diseases slump to ten-year low
Health visitors will step in as Sunday Times analysis shows a drop in protection for measles and whooping cough in five-year-olds
www.thetimes.com
June 8, 2025 at 8:19 AM
11 children died from whopping cough last year and there were more measles cases than any year back to 2012.