Angela Rawson
@angehitch.bsky.social
Practice Nurse. Support the NHS and rejoining EU. Politics nerd.
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In a surprise to absolutely no one, the mum she’s describing is not claiming benefits as a “lifestyle choice”.
This paywalled article is full of “in my grandparents day, blah blah blah” and nasty sneery comments about latest iPhones for spoilt children🙄
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This paywalled article is full of “in my grandparents day, blah blah blah” and nasty sneery comments about latest iPhones for spoilt children🙄
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December 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
In a surprise to absolutely no one, the mum she’s describing is not claiming benefits as a “lifestyle choice”.
This paywalled article is full of “in my grandparents day, blah blah blah” and nasty sneery comments about latest iPhones for spoilt children🙄
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This paywalled article is full of “in my grandparents day, blah blah blah” and nasty sneery comments about latest iPhones for spoilt children🙄
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Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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November 29, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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Takes a few seconds and this is definitely needed so please do your bit.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 28, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Takes a few seconds and this is definitely needed so please do your bit.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Racism towards nurses has hit a 'crisis point' in the UK. That's the stark warning from the nursing and midwifery regulator.
It comes as a report from the Nurses' Union finds that incidents of racism have increased by 55% in the last three years.
It comes as a report from the Nurses' Union finds that incidents of racism have increased by 55% in the last three years.
October 27, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Racism towards nurses has hit a 'crisis point' in the UK. That's the stark warning from the nursing and midwifery regulator.
It comes as a report from the Nurses' Union finds that incidents of racism have increased by 55% in the last three years.
It comes as a report from the Nurses' Union finds that incidents of racism have increased by 55% in the last three years.
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Science. This is why we do it. This is why Trump should be fought. This is why Farage should be fought.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Science. This is why we do it. This is why Trump should be fought. This is why Farage should be fought.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Your regular reminder that measles vaccines are the most lifesaving childhood vaccine in the schedule, and save over a million lives globally per year.
ourworldindata.org/measles-vacc...
ourworldindata.org/measles-vacc...
Measles vaccines save millions of lives each year
Measles once killed millions every year. Vaccines changed this, preventing disease, long-term immune damage, and deadly outbreaks.
ourworldindata.org
September 18, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Your regular reminder that measles vaccines are the most lifesaving childhood vaccine in the schedule, and save over a million lives globally per year.
ourworldindata.org/measles-vacc...
ourworldindata.org/measles-vacc...
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I'm boycotting the state banquet to send a message to both Donald Trump and Keir Starmer that they cannot close their eyes and wish away the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Donald Trump can stop this catastrophe in Gaza and get the hostages released.
youtu.be/4MqPsjiage8
Donald Trump can stop this catastrophe in Gaza and get the hostages released.
youtu.be/4MqPsjiage8
Boycotting Trump Banquet to Call for Gaza Action
I fear we could have a situation where Trump comes to our country, is honoured with a lavish dinner at one of our finest palaces, yet no one reminds him that he has the power to stop the horrifying…
youtu.be
August 27, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I'm boycotting the state banquet to send a message to both Donald Trump and Keir Starmer that they cannot close their eyes and wish away the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Donald Trump can stop this catastrophe in Gaza and get the hostages released.
youtu.be/4MqPsjiage8
Donald Trump can stop this catastrophe in Gaza and get the hostages released.
youtu.be/4MqPsjiage8
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"And then at the end of the month, my billionaire gives me the tiniest fraction of that money, so I can give it to the millionaire that owns my house" - Rich Spalding
August 15, 2025 at 12:50 PM
"And then at the end of the month, my billionaire gives me the tiniest fraction of that money, so I can give it to the millionaire that owns my house" - Rich Spalding
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Some people cannot get vaccinated for medical reasons. They rely on herd immunity to protect them.
Get vaccinated.
The life you save might not be your own.
Get vaccinated.
The life you save might not be your own.
August 8, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Some people cannot get vaccinated for medical reasons. They rely on herd immunity to protect them.
Get vaccinated.
The life you save might not be your own.
Get vaccinated.
The life you save might not be your own.
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#Measles can cause serious lifelong conditions.
#Measles can kill.
When I grew up, before vaccines, everyone knew about the dangers of #Measles.
The reason you haven't heard a lot about this in the past few decades is because #Vaccines work.
Vaccinate your children.
#Measles can kill.
When I grew up, before vaccines, everyone knew about the dangers of #Measles.
The reason you haven't heard a lot about this in the past few decades is because #Vaccines work.
Vaccinate your children.
A child at Alder Hey hospital has died of measles. The tragic death came less than a week after medical officials at the children’s hospital warned that cases of the virus were on the rise, severely endangering the health of some of those affected.
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Statement from Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust about measles - Alder Hey Children's Hospital Trust
Statement from Alder Hey about media interest in cases of measles
www.alderhey.nhs.uk
August 8, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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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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Social media lies can kill bit.ly/41aML4V thanks to great medical care Cairo survived. Others don’t. And those that do, use scarce NHS resources.
I fell for the antivax lies, then measles put my son in hospital
Jade Hurrell’s son is one of a growing number of unvaccinated children to have fallen seriously ill from the disease. She wants other parents to understand the danger
bit.ly
July 27, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Social media lies can kill bit.ly/41aML4V thanks to great medical care Cairo survived. Others don’t. And those that do, use scarce NHS resources.
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The UK government has said that salaried general practice nursing staff in England should receive the same 4% pay award committed for GPs.
Working as a GPN in England and not received your pay increase? Find resources to support you to speak up about pay with your employer. ➡️ bit.ly/49S7AUe
Working as a GPN in England and not received your pay increase? Find resources to support you to speak up about pay with your employer. ➡️ bit.ly/49S7AUe
July 24, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The UK government has said that salaried general practice nursing staff in England should receive the same 4% pay award committed for GPs.
Working as a GPN in England and not received your pay increase? Find resources to support you to speak up about pay with your employer. ➡️ bit.ly/49S7AUe
Working as a GPN in England and not received your pay increase? Find resources to support you to speak up about pay with your employer. ➡️ bit.ly/49S7AUe
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My new tweet thread based on an @undark.org article from @joshuapcohen.bsky.social undark.org/2025/07/24/r...
July 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
My new tweet thread based on an @undark.org article from @joshuapcohen.bsky.social undark.org/2025/07/24/r...
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If you were born between 1970-1990 you may not have full MMR protection, even if you had parents who took you for all your jabs. The NHS will give you a free booster. With cases surging, this is a great way to protect yourself & your community. I’m getting mine tomorrow www.nhs.uk/vaccinations...
July 20, 2025 at 10:54 AM
If you were born between 1970-1990 you may not have full MMR protection, even if you had parents who took you for all your jabs. The NHS will give you a free booster. With cases surging, this is a great way to protect yourself & your community. I’m getting mine tomorrow www.nhs.uk/vaccinations...
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Jon Stewart is a legend & the way this show is trying to explain to a mainstream audience the gravity what is happening in the US is amazing. It was both thrilling & terrifying to be part of it. Thank you @TheDailyShow 👏
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG7C...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG7C...
Carole Cadwalladr - Broligarchs, AI, and a Techno-Authoritarian Surveillance State | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
www.youtube.com
June 3, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Jon Stewart is a legend & the way this show is trying to explain to a mainstream audience the gravity what is happening in the US is amazing. It was both thrilling & terrifying to be part of it. Thank you @TheDailyShow 👏
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG7C...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG7C...
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In case you missed it ...
Back during Covid, workers with a migration backgound recorded a poem, expressing their fear that we would forget how they helped to keep the UK alive during that crisis. People like Starmer clapped for them then. But now he just demonises them as "strangers".
[SOUND ON 🔊]
Back during Covid, workers with a migration backgound recorded a poem, expressing their fear that we would forget how they helped to keep the UK alive during that crisis. People like Starmer clapped for them then. But now he just demonises them as "strangers".
[SOUND ON 🔊]
May 14, 2025 at 12:28 PM
In case you missed it ...
Back during Covid, workers with a migration backgound recorded a poem, expressing their fear that we would forget how they helped to keep the UK alive during that crisis. People like Starmer clapped for them then. But now he just demonises them as "strangers".
[SOUND ON 🔊]
Back during Covid, workers with a migration backgound recorded a poem, expressing their fear that we would forget how they helped to keep the UK alive during that crisis. People like Starmer clapped for them then. But now he just demonises them as "strangers".
[SOUND ON 🔊]
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Want to find out what makes nurses leave or stay in #GeneralPractice but don't have time to read our paper this Easter weekend? Check out our animation which discusses the key findings in less than 3 minutes: youtu.be/bzn2ZI0S61s
April 19, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Want to find out what makes nurses leave or stay in #GeneralPractice but don't have time to read our paper this Easter weekend? Check out our animation which discusses the key findings in less than 3 minutes: youtu.be/bzn2ZI0S61s
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Delighted our paper about #Retention of #Nurses in #GeneralPractice (GenRet Study) is now published. Nurses in GP face specific issues which need to be addressed. Thanks to the nurses who gave their time to contribute. @rcn.org.uk @theqicn.bsky.social @rcgp.bsky.social @bma.org.uk rdcu.be/eidOX
Exploring the relationship between cultural and structural workforce issues and retention of nurses in general practice (GenRet): a qualitative interview study
rdcu.be
April 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Delighted our paper about #Retention of #Nurses in #GeneralPractice (GenRet Study) is now published. Nurses in GP face specific issues which need to be addressed. Thanks to the nurses who gave their time to contribute. @rcn.org.uk @theqicn.bsky.social @rcgp.bsky.social @bma.org.uk rdcu.be/eidOX
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The brave little boy having one of the first polio vaccines is me. At school I recall two pupils who had leg calipers because of #polio caught before they could be vaccinated and there even was an iron lung for emergency use. #Vaccination saves lives
December 14, 2024 at 10:23 AM
The brave little boy having one of the first polio vaccines is me. At school I recall two pupils who had leg calipers because of #polio caught before they could be vaccinated and there even was an iron lung for emergency use. #Vaccination saves lives
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Privatisation Racket.
20 companies controlling UK supply, production, transmission of energy made operating profits of £514bn in 2020-24.
Profit margins at electricity/gas supply companies up by 363%; electricity generation up by 198%.
They get subsidies too.
More in the linked article.
20 companies controlling UK supply, production, transmission of energy made operating profits of £514bn in 2020-24.
Profit margins at electricity/gas supply companies up by 363%; electricity generation up by 198%.
They get subsidies too.
More in the linked article.
With bills having gone up, it’s time to take energy back into public ownership
The obscene profits of the energy industry show the sector is broken
leftfootforward.org
April 6, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Privatisation Racket.
20 companies controlling UK supply, production, transmission of energy made operating profits of £514bn in 2020-24.
Profit margins at electricity/gas supply companies up by 363%; electricity generation up by 198%.
They get subsidies too.
More in the linked article.
20 companies controlling UK supply, production, transmission of energy made operating profits of £514bn in 2020-24.
Profit margins at electricity/gas supply companies up by 363%; electricity generation up by 198%.
They get subsidies too.
More in the linked article.
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The Measles vaccine is completely safe and two doses are 99 percent effective
RFK Jr on the measles vaccine: "There are adverse events from the vaccine. It does cause deaths every year. It causes all the illnesses that measles itself cause."
March 12, 2025 at 11:07 PM
The Measles vaccine is completely safe and two doses are 99 percent effective
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Thank you everyone that responded! Letters have gone to 88% of MPs!
Can you help? It takes less than a minute to @protectnurse
anyone eligible to vote in the UK can do
Can you help? It takes less than a minute to @protectnurse
anyone eligible to vote in the UK can do
Did you know anyone in the UK can call themselves a #Nurse? Even if they have no qualifications, have been struck off or convicted of a crime?
Support @DawnButlerBrent campaign to @protectnurse
Write to your MP here. Pls share! action.rcn.org.uk/page/166204/...
Support @DawnButlerBrent campaign to @protectnurse
Write to your MP here. Pls share! action.rcn.org.uk/page/166204/...
Tell your MP to #ProtectNurse
I've told my MP to protect the title nurse in law. Will you? Together we need their support to see the bill up before government given time for debate. Only registered nurses should be able to use the...
action.rcn.org.uk
March 8, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Thank you everyone that responded! Letters have gone to 88% of MPs!
Can you help? It takes less than a minute to @protectnurse
anyone eligible to vote in the UK can do
Can you help? It takes less than a minute to @protectnurse
anyone eligible to vote in the UK can do
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Sunday’s @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/morten-morla...
March 2, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Sunday’s @thetimes.com cartoon times.newsprints.co.uk/morten-morla...