Cass Macdonald
@cm7505.bsky.social
Ex nurse, Long Covid & disability activist/advocate, hEDS, PoTS,MCAS, MECFS, Keyworker Petition Founder, NB, poly, pan, liberal, human
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it's beyond pitiful. less than 0.0055% of NHS doctors & nurses with basic awareness of severe ME.
This is what happens when the govt doesn't put their money where their mouth is. Just more hot air and neglect
They can't be this incompetent? This has to be intentional.
Protecting Sir Simon?
This is what happens when the govt doesn't put their money where their mouth is. Just more hot air and neglect
They can't be this incompetent? This has to be intentional.
Protecting Sir Simon?
February 9, 2026 at 5:09 PM
it's beyond pitiful. less than 0.0055% of NHS doctors & nurses with basic awareness of severe ME.
This is what happens when the govt doesn't put their money where their mouth is. Just more hot air and neglect
They can't be this incompetent? This has to be intentional.
Protecting Sir Simon?
This is what happens when the govt doesn't put their money where their mouth is. Just more hot air and neglect
They can't be this incompetent? This has to be intentional.
Protecting Sir Simon?
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This is *pitiful*. 😞
@ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social Your department needs to try an *awful* lot harder.
@ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social Your department needs to try an *awful* lot harder.
February 9, 2026 at 4:54 PM
This is *pitiful*. 😞
@ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social Your department needs to try an *awful* lot harder.
@ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social Your department needs to try an *awful* lot harder.
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5/n
Today, I received their answer. This is the data table they sent me, of the number of people who have completed each of the 3 modules up to 20 January 2026:
Today, I received their answer. This is the data table they sent me, of the number of people who have completed each of the 3 modules up to 20 January 2026:
February 9, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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Today, I received their answer. This is the data table they sent me, of the number of people who have completed each of the 3 modules up to 20 January 2026:
Today, I received their answer. This is the data table they sent me, of the number of people who have completed each of the 3 modules up to 20 January 2026:
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4/n
According to the Nuffield Trust, about 1.7 million people work in the NHS.
This includes 188,000 doctors and around 423,000 nurses and midwives.
The Royal College of Physicians has over 40,000 members.
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/resource/the...
According to the Nuffield Trust, about 1.7 million people work in the NHS.
This includes 188,000 doctors and around 423,000 nurses and midwives.
The Royal College of Physicians has over 40,000 members.
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/resource/the...
The NHS workforce in numbers
Facts on staffing and staff shortages in England.
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk
February 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM
4/n
According to the Nuffield Trust, about 1.7 million people work in the NHS.
This includes 188,000 doctors and around 423,000 nurses and midwives.
The Royal College of Physicians has over 40,000 members.
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/resource/the...
According to the Nuffield Trust, about 1.7 million people work in the NHS.
This includes 188,000 doctors and around 423,000 nurses and midwives.
The Royal College of Physicians has over 40,000 members.
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/resource/the...
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3/n
The UK Government stated that "The Royal College of General Practitioners, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists agreed to share and promote NHS England’s e-learning modules," and that they were working with the Royal College of Nursing.
The UK Government stated that "The Royal College of General Practitioners, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists agreed to share and promote NHS England’s e-learning modules," and that they were working with the Royal College of Nursing.
February 9, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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The UK Government stated that "The Royal College of General Practitioners, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists agreed to share and promote NHS England’s e-learning modules," and that they were working with the Royal College of Nursing.
The UK Government stated that "The Royal College of General Practitioners, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists agreed to share and promote NHS England’s e-learning modules," and that they were working with the Royal College of Nursing.
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2/n
The reason I asked was because the ME/CFS Delivery Plan makes some quite distinct promises (alright, "aims") about their e-learning package, including this item in their table of Agreed Actions.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
The reason I asked was because the ME/CFS Delivery Plan makes some quite distinct promises (alright, "aims") about their e-learning package, including this item in their table of Agreed Actions.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
February 9, 2026 at 4:11 PM
2/n
The reason I asked was because the ME/CFS Delivery Plan makes some quite distinct promises (alright, "aims") about their e-learning package, including this item in their table of Agreed Actions.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
The reason I asked was because the ME/CFS Delivery Plan makes some quite distinct promises (alright, "aims") about their e-learning package, including this item in their table of Agreed Actions.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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About a month ago, I made a FOIA request to the NHS England Learning Hub about their new learning modules on ME/CFS...
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February 9, 2026 at 3:57 PM
About a month ago, I made a FOIA request to the NHS England Learning Hub about their new learning modules on ME/CFS...
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Leaving the EU and walking away from frictionless trade has damaged businesses across the UK. As European companies turn to partners inside the bloc, repairing our relationship with Europe must be a priority.
January 30, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Leaving the EU and walking away from frictionless trade has damaged businesses across the UK. As European companies turn to partners inside the bloc, repairing our relationship with Europe must be a priority.
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To those saying, "but the Greens will split the vote":
1. Things have changed.
2. It's not the Green's fault that Starmer has the Merdas Touch (turns everything to shit)
3. When the Greens offer the only inspiring option, perhaps we should see the Labour candidate as splitting the vote.
1. Things have changed.
2. It's not the Green's fault that Starmer has the Merdas Touch (turns everything to shit)
3. When the Greens offer the only inspiring option, perhaps we should see the Labour candidate as splitting the vote.
January 30, 2026 at 3:18 PM
To those saying, "but the Greens will split the vote":
1. Things have changed.
2. It's not the Green's fault that Starmer has the Merdas Touch (turns everything to shit)
3. When the Greens offer the only inspiring option, perhaps we should see the Labour candidate as splitting the vote.
1. Things have changed.
2. It's not the Green's fault that Starmer has the Merdas Touch (turns everything to shit)
3. When the Greens offer the only inspiring option, perhaps we should see the Labour candidate as splitting the vote.
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This is a disgracefully dishonest headline from the BBC. Its motivation can only be deliberately to mislead the public about who lost the case.
January 29, 2026 at 12:31 PM
This is a disgracefully dishonest headline from the BBC. Its motivation can only be deliberately to mislead the public about who lost the case.
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Oh, and
4. Despite the demand for proportional representation from Labour members, Starmer won't change
our ridiculous First Past the Post system. So he's in no position to blame anyone for "splitting the vote".
share.google/buxD1tZ5BfKk...
4. Despite the demand for proportional representation from Labour members, Starmer won't change
our ridiculous First Past the Post system. So he's in no position to blame anyone for "splitting the vote".
share.google/buxD1tZ5BfKk...
January 30, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Oh, and
4. Despite the demand for proportional representation from Labour members, Starmer won't change
our ridiculous First Past the Post system. So he's in no position to blame anyone for "splitting the vote".
share.google/buxD1tZ5BfKk...
4. Despite the demand for proportional representation from Labour members, Starmer won't change
our ridiculous First Past the Post system. So he's in no position to blame anyone for "splitting the vote".
share.google/buxD1tZ5BfKk...
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I can confirm that Sex Matters has been refused permission to bring its anti-democratic, exclusionary, and bigoted challenge to the inclusive space at Hampstead Ponds. More to follow.
January 29, 2026 at 11:43 AM
I can confirm that Sex Matters has been refused permission to bring its anti-democratic, exclusionary, and bigoted challenge to the inclusive space at Hampstead Ponds. More to follow.
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Let's hope this positive news gets as much attention as the people who try to convince us that the UK is a murder ravaged hellscape.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Homicides at lowest level in nearly 50 years, ONS statistics show
The 499 homicide cases in the year to September were the lowest in England and Wales since 1977.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Let's hope this positive news gets as much attention as the people who try to convince us that the UK is a murder ravaged hellscape.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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If he’s in your corner, you’re fighting for the wrong team 💀
Tommy Robinson has endorsed Matt Goodwin, Reform UK’s candidate in the Gorton & Denton by-election.
Tommy Robinson has endorsed Matt Goodwin, Reform UK’s candidate in the Gorton & Denton by-election.
January 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM
If he’s in your corner, you’re fighting for the wrong team 💀
Tommy Robinson has endorsed Matt Goodwin, Reform UK’s candidate in the Gorton & Denton by-election.
Tommy Robinson has endorsed Matt Goodwin, Reform UK’s candidate in the Gorton & Denton by-election.
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Rough day for Sex Matters
January 29, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Rough day for Sex Matters
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Chaya Raichik, who runs the social media account Libs of TikTok, has spent the days following Alex Pretti’s killing doxxing ordinary working people — teachers, nurses, school board members — for speaking out against federal immigration officials or expressing sympathy for Pretti.
Libs of TikTok is doxxing teachers and nurses who support Alex Pretti or oppose ICE, trying to get them fired
www.mediamatters.org
January 29, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Chaya Raichik, who runs the social media account Libs of TikTok, has spent the days following Alex Pretti’s killing doxxing ordinary working people — teachers, nurses, school board members — for speaking out against federal immigration officials or expressing sympathy for Pretti.
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Thousands of obtained documents show that Clearview AI’s founders always intended to target immigrants and the political left.
Now their digital dragnet is in the hands of the Trump administration.
Now their digital dragnet is in the hands of the Trump administration.
The shocking far-right agenda behind the surveillance tech used by ICE and the FBI
Clearview AI’s founders always intended to target immigrants and the political left. Now their digital dragnet is in the hands of the Trump administration.
www.motherjones.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Thousands of obtained documents show that Clearview AI’s founders always intended to target immigrants and the political left.
Now their digital dragnet is in the hands of the Trump administration.
Now their digital dragnet is in the hands of the Trump administration.
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Al Fayed survivors urge Harrods not to share their data with abuser’s estate
Al Fayed survivors urge Harrods not to share their data with abuser’s estate
Change to the Harrods redress scheme risks personal information being shared with the Fayed estate, warn survivors
bit.ly
January 30, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Al Fayed survivors urge Harrods not to share their data with abuser’s estate
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We are thrilled to see that the Parliament of the Council of Europe (PACE) has voted in favour of a resolution calling for member states to ban conversion practices.
January 30, 2026 at 4:16 PM
We are thrilled to see that the Parliament of the Council of Europe (PACE) has voted in favour of a resolution calling for member states to ban conversion practices.
@drtomlinsonep.bsky.social @evonnetcurran.bsky.social @safedavid3.bsky.social the linked job description is worth a gander. Concerning in this climate, IMO www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/he...
Help Improve Infection Prevention in Scotland’s NHS - Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland
NHS National Services Scotland is looking for Lay Representatives to help with important work on Infection Prevention and Control, contributing patient and public-centred insights to support the devel...
www.alliance-scotland.org.uk
January 28, 2026 at 9:15 PM
@drtomlinsonep.bsky.social @evonnetcurran.bsky.social @safedavid3.bsky.social the linked job description is worth a gander. Concerning in this climate, IMO www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/he...
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Emma Harper MSP mentioned in her speech in parliament today that staff with concerns in the NHS should speak up and be listened to.
No doubt intends well, but demonstrates a shallow understanding of the current state of play.
Don’t ask people to speak up until you can PROVE it’s safe to do so.
No doubt intends well, but demonstrates a shallow understanding of the current state of play.
Don’t ask people to speak up until you can PROVE it’s safe to do so.
January 28, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Emma Harper MSP mentioned in her speech in parliament today that staff with concerns in the NHS should speak up and be listened to.
No doubt intends well, but demonstrates a shallow understanding of the current state of play.
Don’t ask people to speak up until you can PROVE it’s safe to do so.
No doubt intends well, but demonstrates a shallow understanding of the current state of play.
Don’t ask people to speak up until you can PROVE it’s safe to do so.
@microlabdoc.bsky.social have you seen this - and the linked job description (specifically the bottom of the linked document) - wtf? www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/he...
Help Improve Infection Prevention in Scotland’s NHS - Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland
NHS National Services Scotland is looking for Lay Representatives to help with important work on Infection Prevention and Control, contributing patient and public-centred insights to support the devel...
www.alliance-scotland.org.uk
January 28, 2026 at 9:12 PM
@microlabdoc.bsky.social have you seen this - and the linked job description (specifically the bottom of the linked document) - wtf? www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/news/he...
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Denmark confirms an expanded, more permanent Danish and NATO military presence in and around Greenland, beginning today. Deployments span land, sea, and air, including protection of critical infrastructure, fighter jets, and naval operations. Sweden has committed forces; other NATO allies may follow
January 14, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Denmark confirms an expanded, more permanent Danish and NATO military presence in and around Greenland, beginning today. Deployments span land, sea, and air, including protection of critical infrastructure, fighter jets, and naval operations. Sweden has committed forces; other NATO allies may follow
I Stand With Greenland #GreenlandIsNotForSale
January 15, 2026 at 12:26 AM
I Stand With Greenland #GreenlandIsNotForSale
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Can we join Greenland 🇬🇱 instead? Asking for a friend.
January 14, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Can we join Greenland 🇬🇱 instead? Asking for a friend.