Alison Twycross RN PhD
@alitwy.bsky.social
Living with Long Covid.
Doing my bit to support UK healthcare workers with Long Covid.
Chair of Supporting Healthcare Heroes UK.
Associate Member Long Covid Support.
Former Professor of Children’s Nursing. #FBLC
Doing my bit to support UK healthcare workers with Long Covid.
Chair of Supporting Healthcare Heroes UK.
Associate Member Long Covid Support.
Former Professor of Children’s Nursing. #FBLC
Important information ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
The updates needed to UK infection prevention and control guidelines are spelt out in the graphic below. Read more here: shh-uk.org/shh-uk-posit...
The updates needed to UK infection prevention and control guidelines are spelt out in the graphic below. Read more here: shh-uk.org/shh-uk-posit...
October 14, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Important information ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
The updates needed to UK infection prevention and control guidelines are spelt out in the graphic below. Read more here: shh-uk.org/shh-uk-posit...
The updates needed to UK infection prevention and control guidelines are spelt out in the graphic below. Read more here: shh-uk.org/shh-uk-posit...
For my 60th birthday, I'm not asking for gifts—instead I'm having a fundraiser for @shh-uk.bsky.social. The money raised will be used to support healthcare workers with Long Covid - e.g. by running online support groups
👉https://justgiving.com/page/alison-twycross-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
👉https://justgiving.com/page/alison-twycross-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
June 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
For my 60th birthday, I'm not asking for gifts—instead I'm having a fundraiser for @shh-uk.bsky.social. The money raised will be used to support healthcare workers with Long Covid - e.g. by running online support groups
👉https://justgiving.com/page/alison-twycross-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
👉https://justgiving.com/page/alison-twycross-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
My nieces and nephews tell me they have them in the classrooms at school but nothing's ever done when the readings high. This is despite recommendations from @neunion.bsky.social that action needs to be taken if the reading is higher than 800.
June 4, 2025 at 6:23 PM
My nieces and nephews tell me they have them in the classrooms at school but nothing's ever done when the readings high. This is despite recommendations from @neunion.bsky.social that action needs to be taken if the reading is higher than 800.
Trip to the podiatrist today. CO2 monitor reading 1621. No ventilation in the room. #SafeAir4All. @shh-uk.bsky.social
June 2, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Trip to the podiatrist today. CO2 monitor reading 1621. No ventilation in the room. #SafeAir4All. @shh-uk.bsky.social
Why wearing masks is important
May 31, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Why wearing masks is important
Given the number of posts on X this week discussing hospital acquired infections among immunocompromised people, @evonnetcurran.bsky.social and have written to the 4 UK CNOs expressing our concerns about three aspects of the NICPMs.
@suetranka.bsky.social seems to be the only CNO on the blue-side.
@suetranka.bsky.social seems to be the only CNO on the blue-side.
May 14, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Given the number of posts on X this week discussing hospital acquired infections among immunocompromised people, @evonnetcurran.bsky.social and have written to the 4 UK CNOs expressing our concerns about three aspects of the NICPMs.
@suetranka.bsky.social seems to be the only CNO on the blue-side.
@suetranka.bsky.social seems to be the only CNO on the blue-side.
🏃♀️ Every step you take helps protect healthcare workers with Long Covid. Join #TeamSHHUK in the #RunForCharities and fundraise for a cause that matters 👉 shh-uk.org/run-for-c...
#LongCovid #NHS #CharityRun
#LongCovid #NHS #CharityRun
May 11, 2025 at 7:31 PM
🏃♀️ Every step you take helps protect healthcare workers with Long Covid. Join #TeamSHHUK in the #RunForCharities and fundraise for a cause that matters 👉 shh-uk.org/run-for-c...
#LongCovid #NHS #CharityRun
#LongCovid #NHS #CharityRun
🩺 We wouldn’t give patients dirty water—so why give them dirty air?
NHS staff and patients deserve clean, safe environments.
✍️ Sign the petition calling for legal standards on indoor air:
📍 petition.parliament....
Less than 3 days to sign
#NHSVoices #SafeAir4All
NHS staff and patients deserve clean, safe environments.
✍️ Sign the petition calling for legal standards on indoor air:
📍 petition.parliament....
Less than 3 days to sign
#NHSVoices #SafeAir4All
May 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
🩺 We wouldn’t give patients dirty water—so why give them dirty air?
NHS staff and patients deserve clean, safe environments.
✍️ Sign the petition calling for legal standards on indoor air:
📍 petition.parliament....
Less than 3 days to sign
#NHSVoices #SafeAir4All
NHS staff and patients deserve clean, safe environments.
✍️ Sign the petition calling for legal standards on indoor air:
📍 petition.parliament....
Less than 3 days to sign
#NHSVoices #SafeAir4All
If you’re in the UK please sign this petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70... by Sunday!
May 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
If you’re in the UK please sign this petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70... by Sunday!
Time is running out
🩺 We wouldn’t give patients dirty water—so why give them dirty air?
NHS staff and patients deserve clean, safe environments.
✍️ Sign the petition calling for legal standards on indoor air:
📍 petition.parliament....
#SafeAir4All #SupportingHealthcareHeroes
🩺 We wouldn’t give patients dirty water—so why give them dirty air?
NHS staff and patients deserve clean, safe environments.
✍️ Sign the petition calling for legal standards on indoor air:
📍 petition.parliament....
#SafeAir4All #SupportingHealthcareHeroes
May 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Time is running out
🩺 We wouldn’t give patients dirty water—so why give them dirty air?
NHS staff and patients deserve clean, safe environments.
✍️ Sign the petition calling for legal standards on indoor air:
📍 petition.parliament....
#SafeAir4All #SupportingHealthcareHeroes
🩺 We wouldn’t give patients dirty water—so why give them dirty air?
NHS staff and patients deserve clean, safe environments.
✍️ Sign the petition calling for legal standards on indoor air:
📍 petition.parliament....
#SafeAir4All #SupportingHealthcareHeroes
📣 Air quality is a public health issue.
Time is running out.
There are legal standards for water and food—why not air?
This petition calls for clean air to become a legal requirement in UK healthcare settings.
🖋️ Add your name: petition.parliament....
#SafeAir4All
Time is running out.
There are legal standards for water and food—why not air?
This petition calls for clean air to become a legal requirement in UK healthcare settings.
🖋️ Add your name: petition.parliament....
#SafeAir4All
May 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
📣 Air quality is a public health issue.
Time is running out.
There are legal standards for water and food—why not air?
This petition calls for clean air to become a legal requirement in UK healthcare settings.
🖋️ Add your name: petition.parliament....
#SafeAir4All
Time is running out.
There are legal standards for water and food—why not air?
This petition calls for clean air to become a legal requirement in UK healthcare settings.
🖋️ Add your name: petition.parliament....
#SafeAir4All
🚨 Our air is invisible—but its impact isn’t.
From Long Covid to winter viruses, poor ventilation is costing lives.
It’s time to make clean air a right, not a privilege.
📢 Sign & share: petition.parliament....
#SafeAir4All #WorkplaceHealth #PublicHealth
From Long Covid to winter viruses, poor ventilation is costing lives.
It’s time to make clean air a right, not a privilege.
📢 Sign & share: petition.parliament....
#SafeAir4All #WorkplaceHealth #PublicHealth
May 8, 2025 at 11:35 AM
🚨 Our air is invisible—but its impact isn’t.
From Long Covid to winter viruses, poor ventilation is costing lives.
It’s time to make clean air a right, not a privilege.
📢 Sign & share: petition.parliament....
#SafeAir4All #WorkplaceHealth #PublicHealth
From Long Covid to winter viruses, poor ventilation is costing lives.
It’s time to make clean air a right, not a privilege.
📢 Sign & share: petition.parliament....
#SafeAir4All #WorkplaceHealth #PublicHealth
🩺 We wouldn’t give patients dirty water—so why give them dirty air?
NHS staff and patients deserve clean, safe environments.
✍️ Sign the petition calling for legal standards on indoor air:
📍 petition.parliament....
#NHSVoices #SafeAir4All #SupportingHealthcareHeroes
NHS staff and patients deserve clean, safe environments.
✍️ Sign the petition calling for legal standards on indoor air:
📍 petition.parliament....
#NHSVoices #SafeAir4All #SupportingHealthcareHeroes
April 29, 2025 at 7:13 AM
🩺 We wouldn’t give patients dirty water—so why give them dirty air?
NHS staff and patients deserve clean, safe environments.
✍️ Sign the petition calling for legal standards on indoor air:
📍 petition.parliament....
#NHSVoices #SafeAir4All #SupportingHealthcareHeroes
NHS staff and patients deserve clean, safe environments.
✍️ Sign the petition calling for legal standards on indoor air:
📍 petition.parliament....
#NHSVoices #SafeAir4All #SupportingHealthcareHeroes
COVID-19 and other airborne diseases spread through aerosols.
Without proper ventilation and filtration, these pathogens linger, increasing the risk of transmission.
Sign the petition now: petition.parliament....
#AirborneInfections #SafeAir4All
Without proper ventilation and filtration, these pathogens linger, increasing the risk of transmission.
Sign the petition now: petition.parliament....
#AirborneInfections #SafeAir4All
April 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
COVID-19 and other airborne diseases spread through aerosols.
Without proper ventilation and filtration, these pathogens linger, increasing the risk of transmission.
Sign the petition now: petition.parliament....
#AirborneInfections #SafeAir4All
Without proper ventilation and filtration, these pathogens linger, increasing the risk of transmission.
Sign the petition now: petition.parliament....
#AirborneInfections #SafeAir4All
Only 75 signatures needed to get us to 6000. Please sign the petition if you live in the UK. It means a lot to me and other people in the clinically extremely vulnerable group. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
April 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Only 75 signatures needed to get us to 6000. Please sign the petition if you live in the UK. It means a lot to me and other people in the clinically extremely vulnerable group. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Healthcare workers and patients deserve safe environments. Yet, airborne infections remain a significant threat.
This is why we're calling for new air quality and PPE standards in health and social care settings. Please sign the petition: petition.parliament....
#SafeAir4All
This is why we're calling for new air quality and PPE standards in health and social care settings. Please sign the petition: petition.parliament....
#SafeAir4All
April 27, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Healthcare workers and patients deserve safe environments. Yet, airborne infections remain a significant threat.
This is why we're calling for new air quality and PPE standards in health and social care settings. Please sign the petition: petition.parliament....
#SafeAir4All
This is why we're calling for new air quality and PPE standards in health and social care settings. Please sign the petition: petition.parliament....
#SafeAir4All
Please promote this petition for new air quality and PPE standards in healthcare: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7003…
There’s only two weeks left to sign!
There’s only two weeks left to sign!
April 26, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Please promote this petition for new air quality and PPE standards in healthcare: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7003…
There’s only two weeks left to sign!
There’s only two weeks left to sign!
Clean air is healthcare.
CO2 over 800ppm means action is needed NOW.
Patients & staff deserve safe spaces.
Join the #SafeAir4All campaign — post your CO2 readings, share your experiences, and sign the petition: petition.parliament....
CO2 over 800ppm means action is needed NOW.
Patients & staff deserve safe spaces.
Join the #SafeAir4All campaign — post your CO2 readings, share your experiences, and sign the petition: petition.parliament....
April 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Clean air is healthcare.
CO2 over 800ppm means action is needed NOW.
Patients & staff deserve safe spaces.
Join the #SafeAir4All campaign — post your CO2 readings, share your experiences, and sign the petition: petition.parliament....
CO2 over 800ppm means action is needed NOW.
Patients & staff deserve safe spaces.
Join the #SafeAir4All campaign — post your CO2 readings, share your experiences, and sign the petition: petition.parliament....
CO2 > 800ppm? That room is unsafe.
Healthcare settings must protect patients AND staff.
📷 Post your CO2 monitor readings.
✍️ Sign the petition: petition.parliament....
#SafeAir4All #CleanAir #Healthcare
Healthcare settings must protect patients AND staff.
📷 Post your CO2 monitor readings.
✍️ Sign the petition: petition.parliament....
#SafeAir4All #CleanAir #Healthcare
April 24, 2025 at 9:55 AM
CO2 > 800ppm? That room is unsafe.
Healthcare settings must protect patients AND staff.
📷 Post your CO2 monitor readings.
✍️ Sign the petition: petition.parliament....
#SafeAir4All #CleanAir #Healthcare
Healthcare settings must protect patients AND staff.
📷 Post your CO2 monitor readings.
✍️ Sign the petition: petition.parliament....
#SafeAir4All #CleanAir #Healthcare
💨 COVID, flu, RSV — all airborne.
🏢 Most UK workplaces don’t legally have to protect workers from inhaling them.
🖊️ Sign the petition to change that: petition.parliament....
#SafeAir4All #WorkplaceSafety
🏢 Most UK workplaces don’t legally have to protect workers from inhaling them.
🖊️ Sign the petition to change that: petition.parliament....
#SafeAir4All #WorkplaceSafety
April 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
💨 COVID, flu, RSV — all airborne.
🏢 Most UK workplaces don’t legally have to protect workers from inhaling them.
🖊️ Sign the petition to change that: petition.parliament....
#SafeAir4All #WorkplaceSafety
🏢 Most UK workplaces don’t legally have to protect workers from inhaling them.
🖊️ Sign the petition to change that: petition.parliament....
#SafeAir4All #WorkplaceSafety
Poor air quality is an invisible workplace hazard.
Let’s stop pretending it’s not there.
Support #SafeAir4All and make indoor air a health priority:
🌐 shh-uk.org/making-th...
#ProtectWorkers #CleanAir4All
Let’s stop pretending it’s not there.
Support #SafeAir4All and make indoor air a health priority:
🌐 shh-uk.org/making-th...
#ProtectWorkers #CleanAir4All
April 22, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Poor air quality is an invisible workplace hazard.
Let’s stop pretending it’s not there.
Support #SafeAir4All and make indoor air a health priority:
🌐 shh-uk.org/making-th...
#ProtectWorkers #CleanAir4All
Let’s stop pretending it’s not there.
Support #SafeAir4All and make indoor air a health priority:
🌐 shh-uk.org/making-th...
#ProtectWorkers #CleanAir4All
COVID showed us the importance of clean air—now let’s act on it.
💨 Airborne viruses still pose a threat in workplaces and public spaces.
📢 It’s time for #SafeAir4All.
Learn more: shh-uk.org/making-th...
💨 Airborne viruses still pose a threat in workplaces and public spaces.
📢 It’s time for #SafeAir4All.
Learn more: shh-uk.org/making-th...
April 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
COVID showed us the importance of clean air—now let’s act on it.
💨 Airborne viruses still pose a threat in workplaces and public spaces.
📢 It’s time for #SafeAir4All.
Learn more: shh-uk.org/making-th...
💨 Airborne viruses still pose a threat in workplaces and public spaces.
📢 It’s time for #SafeAir4All.
Learn more: shh-uk.org/making-th...
Every breath we take at work should be safe.
This petition demands the UK government take airborne viruses seriously—by putting legal duties on employers.
👉 petition.parliament....
#CleanAir4All #WorkplaceHealth #LegalChange
This petition demands the UK government take airborne viruses seriously—by putting legal duties on employers.
👉 petition.parliament....
#CleanAir4All #WorkplaceHealth #LegalChange
April 19, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Every breath we take at work should be safe.
This petition demands the UK government take airborne viruses seriously—by putting legal duties on employers.
👉 petition.parliament....
#CleanAir4All #WorkplaceHealth #LegalChange
This petition demands the UK government take airborne viruses seriously—by putting legal duties on employers.
👉 petition.parliament....
#CleanAir4All #WorkplaceHealth #LegalChange
💨 COVID, flu, RSV — all airborne.
🏢 Most UK workplaces don’t legally have to protect workers from inhaling them.
🖊️ Sign the petition to change that: petition.parliament....
#CleanAir4All #WorkplaceSafety
🏢 Most UK workplaces don’t legally have to protect workers from inhaling them.
🖊️ Sign the petition to change that: petition.parliament....
#CleanAir4All #WorkplaceSafety
April 18, 2025 at 9:40 AM
💨 COVID, flu, RSV — all airborne.
🏢 Most UK workplaces don’t legally have to protect workers from inhaling them.
🖊️ Sign the petition to change that: petition.parliament....
#CleanAir4All #WorkplaceSafety
🏢 Most UK workplaces don’t legally have to protect workers from inhaling them.
🖊️ Sign the petition to change that: petition.parliament....
#CleanAir4All #WorkplaceSafety