Judith
@judithscholes.bsky.social
I knit, I sew, I read and I’m now old but over 50 years ago I was a Probation Officer.
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I like this. I really like this.
It exposes the rank hypocrisy of these ‘patriots’.
Kudos to whoever wrote it via @thelondoneconomic.bsky.social
It exposes the rank hypocrisy of these ‘patriots’.
Kudos to whoever wrote it via @thelondoneconomic.bsky.social
September 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I like this. I really like this.
It exposes the rank hypocrisy of these ‘patriots’.
Kudos to whoever wrote it via @thelondoneconomic.bsky.social
It exposes the rank hypocrisy of these ‘patriots’.
Kudos to whoever wrote it via @thelondoneconomic.bsky.social
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American billionaire Stephen Schwarzman, founder of Blackstone & owner of the 2,500-acre Conholt Park shooting estate in Wiltshire, has been tankering in huge quantities of water from drought-struck Hampshire to fill up his lake (legally, but outrageously):
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Southern Water bans tankers doing runs to US billionaire's lake
Tankers taking water for US billionaire Stephen Schwarzman have been told to stop by Southern Water.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 12, 2025 at 8:35 AM
American billionaire Stephen Schwarzman, founder of Blackstone & owner of the 2,500-acre Conholt Park shooting estate in Wiltshire, has been tankering in huge quantities of water from drought-struck Hampshire to fill up his lake (legally, but outrageously):
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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1. I've said exactly this for quite some time. Expanding on Adrian's @sillyputty78.bsky.social point on X / Twitter here, Covid-19 has three distinct characteristics as a disease that enables it to be denied at a societal level.
August 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
1. I've said exactly this for quite some time. Expanding on Adrian's @sillyputty78.bsky.social point on X / Twitter here, Covid-19 has three distinct characteristics as a disease that enables it to be denied at a societal level.
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Recently, I posted a link to an article discussing how well masks work at limiting airborne disease transmission. Gillian read the link and asked the following question.
This gets to a critical issue I thought I’d discuss.
x.com/jillneimark/...
This gets to a critical issue I thought I’d discuss.
x.com/jillneimark/...
Gillian (Jill) Neimark on X: "@ukhadds What do they mean by “two infectious doses per hour”?" / X
@ukhadds What do they mean by “two infectious doses per hour”?
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July 29, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Recently, I posted a link to an article discussing how well masks work at limiting airborne disease transmission. Gillian read the link and asked the following question.
This gets to a critical issue I thought I’d discuss.
x.com/jillneimark/...
This gets to a critical issue I thought I’d discuss.
x.com/jillneimark/...
Has Trump done for the dollar? www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/04...
Has Trump done for the dollar?
Issuing the world's reserve currency gives a country the advantage of not having to, in effect, pay for many of its imports. Trump has never understood that.
The audio version ia available here:
...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
April 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Has Trump done for the dollar? www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/04...
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I’m worried sick about patient safety as highly trained clinicians are replaced by 2yr-trained associates. Does this make me a “social media rabble”? Or is the “be kind” movement being cynically weaponised? Those monitoring my posts, put this on the agenda for the meeting you’ve asked me to attend.
January 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I’m worried sick about patient safety as highly trained clinicians are replaced by 2yr-trained associates. Does this make me a “social media rabble”? Or is the “be kind” movement being cynically weaponised? Those monitoring my posts, put this on the agenda for the meeting you’ve asked me to attend.
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A year of telling stories, and being careful - 2024 in review🧵
I hope you had the best 2024 you could - another year in which the lines between reality and fantasy were blurred.
I don't post photos of my children. This is a mock up using a teenage photo of me.
#CovidIsNotOver
I hope you had the best 2024 you could - another year in which the lines between reality and fantasy were blurred.
I don't post photos of my children. This is a mock up using a teenage photo of me.
#CovidIsNotOver
January 1, 2025 at 12:32 AM
A year of telling stories, and being careful - 2024 in review🧵
I hope you had the best 2024 you could - another year in which the lines between reality and fantasy were blurred.
I don't post photos of my children. This is a mock up using a teenage photo of me.
#CovidIsNotOver
I hope you had the best 2024 you could - another year in which the lines between reality and fantasy were blurred.
I don't post photos of my children. This is a mock up using a teenage photo of me.
#CovidIsNotOver
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www.bmj.com/content/387/...
Editor of British Medical Journal weighs in on the Royal College of Physicians governance fiasco. Warns that the General Medical Council is sailing into the same stormy waters.
Editor of British Medical Journal weighs in on the Royal College of Physicians governance fiasco. Warns that the General Medical Council is sailing into the same stormy waters.
The storm that blew the Royal College of Physicians off course
A storm blew through the Royal College of Physicians of London (RCP) this year. A disastrous extraordinary general meeting, only the third in the college’s 500 year history, led to the resignations of...
www.bmj.com
December 14, 2024 at 8:24 AM
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
Editor of British Medical Journal weighs in on the Royal College of Physicians governance fiasco. Warns that the General Medical Council is sailing into the same stormy waters.
Editor of British Medical Journal weighs in on the Royal College of Physicians governance fiasco. Warns that the General Medical Council is sailing into the same stormy waters.
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Appalling. 🤬
Gloucestershire County Council unanimously called for the CEO of Thames Water to come to a special meeting and answer questions about pollution and sky rocketing water bills.
That meeting happened in Nov. The CEO didn’t show - sent representatives instead. No apology was issued.
Gloucestershire County Council unanimously called for the CEO of Thames Water to come to a special meeting and answer questions about pollution and sky rocketing water bills.
That meeting happened in Nov. The CEO didn’t show - sent representatives instead. No apology was issued.
The stench of privatisation in our water companies
Sewage spills in Gloucestershire’s rivers, and huge dividends paid while Thames Water are in debt, make reform of the water industry urgent Sewage spills in Gloucestershire’s rivers, and huge dividend...
westenglandbylines.co.uk
December 10, 2024 at 9:21 AM
Appalling. 🤬
Gloucestershire County Council unanimously called for the CEO of Thames Water to come to a special meeting and answer questions about pollution and sky rocketing water bills.
That meeting happened in Nov. The CEO didn’t show - sent representatives instead. No apology was issued.
Gloucestershire County Council unanimously called for the CEO of Thames Water to come to a special meeting and answer questions about pollution and sky rocketing water bills.
That meeting happened in Nov. The CEO didn’t show - sent representatives instead. No apology was issued.
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Just a reminder:
All vaccines used in public health have been rigorously tested. Their benefits greatly outweigh their risks. While a few people have a medical reason for not taking vaccines, most people (and the population overall) will benefit. Doctors who claim otherwise are irresponsible.
All vaccines used in public health have been rigorously tested. Their benefits greatly outweigh their risks. While a few people have a medical reason for not taking vaccines, most people (and the population overall) will benefit. Doctors who claim otherwise are irresponsible.
December 10, 2024 at 9:43 AM
Just a reminder:
All vaccines used in public health have been rigorously tested. Their benefits greatly outweigh their risks. While a few people have a medical reason for not taking vaccines, most people (and the population overall) will benefit. Doctors who claim otherwise are irresponsible.
All vaccines used in public health have been rigorously tested. Their benefits greatly outweigh their risks. While a few people have a medical reason for not taking vaccines, most people (and the population overall) will benefit. Doctors who claim otherwise are irresponsible.
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This is still true. It will remain true however high such individuals are promoted.
Just because a bunch of professors at Stanford say COVID’s no big deal doesn’t make it true. You know this. You know someone who’s died from covid. You know someone with long covid. You’ve probably had covid several times yourself. They are spreading misinformation because it fits their ideology.
December 6, 2024 at 6:13 AM
This is still true. It will remain true however high such individuals are promoted.
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Devil in the detail of the assisted dying Bill.
Letters in The Times, including one from me and 14 other palliative care specialists.
@doctoroxford.bsky.social @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
Letters in The Times, including one from me and 14 other palliative care specialists.
@doctoroxford.bsky.social @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
December 3, 2024 at 9:57 AM
Devil in the detail of the assisted dying Bill.
Letters in The Times, including one from me and 14 other palliative care specialists.
@doctoroxford.bsky.social @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
Letters in The Times, including one from me and 14 other palliative care specialists.
@doctoroxford.bsky.social @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
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Reminded of this great story when Labour MP Carolyn Harris accidently switched on the Downing Street Christmas lights after mistaking the switch for a No10 doorbell.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wale...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wale...
Christmas: Downing Street lights accidentally switched on by MP
Carolyn Harris accidentally switches on No 10's Christmas lights early while trying to get inside.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 2, 2024 at 11:46 AM
Reminded of this great story when Labour MP Carolyn Harris accidently switched on the Downing Street Christmas lights after mistaking the switch for a No10 doorbell.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wale...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wale...
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When it comes to the airborne transmission of viruses, how fast the air is physically removed from the room is important.
In my latest explainer video, I discuss how you can measure how well your home is ventilated, and what you can do improve it.
youtu.be/dMTOLgIc8-I
#ventilation
In my latest explainer video, I discuss how you can measure how well your home is ventilated, and what you can do improve it.
youtu.be/dMTOLgIc8-I
#ventilation
Science @home: Measuring Ventilation
YouTube video by Al Haddrell
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November 28, 2024 at 4:55 PM
When it comes to the airborne transmission of viruses, how fast the air is physically removed from the room is important.
In my latest explainer video, I discuss how you can measure how well your home is ventilated, and what you can do improve it.
youtu.be/dMTOLgIc8-I
#ventilation
In my latest explainer video, I discuss how you can measure how well your home is ventilated, and what you can do improve it.
youtu.be/dMTOLgIc8-I
#ventilation
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1/ 🚨 Conspiracy theories about the 2024 election miss the bigger picture.
The truth? It wasn’t one night, one hack, or one fraud. It was a system rigged in plain sight – right in front of us. The playbook was out in the open for years. But hardly anyone paid attention.
Here’s how they did it... 🧵
The truth? It wasn’t one night, one hack, or one fraud. It was a system rigged in plain sight – right in front of us. The playbook was out in the open for years. But hardly anyone paid attention.
Here’s how they did it... 🧵
November 21, 2024 at 3:46 AM
1/ 🚨 Conspiracy theories about the 2024 election miss the bigger picture.
The truth? It wasn’t one night, one hack, or one fraud. It was a system rigged in plain sight – right in front of us. The playbook was out in the open for years. But hardly anyone paid attention.
Here’s how they did it... 🧵
The truth? It wasn’t one night, one hack, or one fraud. It was a system rigged in plain sight – right in front of us. The playbook was out in the open for years. But hardly anyone paid attention.
Here’s how they did it... 🧵
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🎯mega🧵by @catinthehat.bsky.social on the #CovidInquiry:
"As module 3 of the @covidinquiryuk draws to a close, I’ve been looking back at what we’ve learned about how it all went so wrong with infection control guidance for hospitals..."
threadreaderapp.com/thread/18607...
"As module 3 of the @covidinquiryuk draws to a close, I’ve been looking back at what we’ve learned about how it all went so wrong with infection control guidance for hospitals..."
threadreaderapp.com/thread/18607...
Thread by @_CatintheHat on Thread Reader App
@_CatintheHat: COVID INQUIRY: X Megathread 🧵 As module 3 of the @covidinquiryuk draws to a close, I’ve been looking back at what we’ve learned about how it all went so wrong with infection control gui...
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November 24, 2024 at 9:38 PM
🎯mega🧵by @catinthehat.bsky.social on the #CovidInquiry:
"As module 3 of the @covidinquiryuk draws to a close, I’ve been looking back at what we’ve learned about how it all went so wrong with infection control guidance for hospitals..."
threadreaderapp.com/thread/18607...
"As module 3 of the @covidinquiryuk draws to a close, I’ve been looking back at what we’ve learned about how it all went so wrong with infection control guidance for hospitals..."
threadreaderapp.com/thread/18607...
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Vaccines save lives. Keep repeating the message. It’s the truth.
Vaccines against COVID-19 saved over 20 million lives in the first year alone, according to a study in Lancet Infectious Diseases. Anti vaxxers conveniently ignore such stats.
November 23, 2024 at 11:56 AM
Vaccines save lives. Keep repeating the message. It’s the truth.
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The Box of Delights is being repeated on BBC4 from Saturday 7th December, kicking off at 7pm with a Renny Rye Remembers... intro.
November 19, 2024 at 3:56 PM
The Box of Delights is being repeated on BBC4 from Saturday 7th December, kicking off at 7pm with a Renny Rye Remembers... intro.
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🧵SALT🧵
It's been snowing in the UK and the road gritters are out in force, begging the question:
Have you ever wondered where that grit actually COMES from?
The answer is more magical, beautiful and fascinating than you probably realised.
1/14
It's been snowing in the UK and the road gritters are out in force, begging the question:
Have you ever wondered where that grit actually COMES from?
The answer is more magical, beautiful and fascinating than you probably realised.
1/14
November 19, 2024 at 3:03 PM
🧵SALT🧵
It's been snowing in the UK and the road gritters are out in force, begging the question:
Have you ever wondered where that grit actually COMES from?
The answer is more magical, beautiful and fascinating than you probably realised.
1/14
It's been snowing in the UK and the road gritters are out in force, begging the question:
Have you ever wondered where that grit actually COMES from?
The answer is more magical, beautiful and fascinating than you probably realised.
1/14
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BREAKING
RCGP Council opposes physician associate role in general practice
www.rcgp.org.uk/news/physici...
RCGP Council opposes physician associate role in general practice
www.rcgp.org.uk/news/physici...
RCGP changes position on Physician Associates working in general practice
The RCGP's governing UK Council has today voted to oppose a role for Physician Associates working in general practice.
www.rcgp.org.uk
September 20, 2024 at 2:30 PM
BREAKING
RCGP Council opposes physician associate role in general practice
www.rcgp.org.uk/news/physici...
RCGP Council opposes physician associate role in general practice
www.rcgp.org.uk/news/physici...
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The debate around the use of physician associates in the NHS is certain to be debated on this app as it was over in the other place
Last month I published this long read after speaking to Merseyside medics about their concerns
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Last month I published this long read after speaking to Merseyside medics about their concerns
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Mersey doctors slam 'irresponsible' use of staff in the NHS
A number of doctors have spoken to the ECHO as the row over physician associate roles in the NHS intensifies
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
November 17, 2024 at 6:41 PM
The debate around the use of physician associates in the NHS is certain to be debated on this app as it was over in the other place
Last month I published this long read after speaking to Merseyside medics about their concerns
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Last month I published this long read after speaking to Merseyside medics about their concerns
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
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Terrific story and top sleuthing.
After decades, tiny 500-year-old royal portrait is identified as Mary Tudor
Art historian says miniature is of Henry VIII’s daughter – not his sixth wife Katherine Parr
by Richard Brooks for The Guardian
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
Art historian says miniature is of Henry VIII’s daughter – not his sixth wife Katherine Parr
by Richard Brooks for The Guardian
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
After decades, tiny 500-year-old royal portrait is identified as Mary Tudor
Art historian says miniature is of Henry VIII’s daughter – not his sixth wife Katherine Parr
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2024 at 11:29 PM
Terrific story and top sleuthing.
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Looking for recycled stones at Birdoswald Roman fort on #Hadrianswall #archaeology
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youtu.be/TrsW1V_99L8?...
Birdoswald Fort, the recycled stones
YouTube video by Roman History Walks
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November 17, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Looking for recycled stones at Birdoswald Roman fort on #Hadrianswall #archaeology
youtu.be/TrsW1V_99L8?...
youtu.be/TrsW1V_99L8?...
