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Jonathan Griffiths

@drjongriffiths.bsky.social
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GP, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside, RCGP Mersey Faculty

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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Bryony Kendall and I were so very proud to win the 2025 GP Award at the RCGP Mersey annual awards last night. Awarded for our work to develop a framework for General Practice to use in the event of the death of a child. @rcgp.bsky.social #rcgpawards
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
So proud to have won an RCGP Daffodils Standards Award in the ‘Addressing Inequalities in End of Life’ category. Bryony and I have been awarded this for our work to develop and publish ‘When a child dies - a Framework for General Practice’. @MarieCurieEOLC @rcgp @NHSCandM @RCGPAC #rcgpac
Dr Jon Griffiths and Dr Bryony Kendall holding their Daffodil Standards Award
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Great to be at #RCGPAC25 in #Newport, #Wales. Looking forward to learning and networking with fellow GPs. Speaking tomorrow on my experience of being a bereaved parent - join me in room 1D at 10.10am for that session.
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Excellent Expedition Medicine course/expedition to Mount M’Goun. Read all about it here in my latest blog: drjongriffiths.wordpress.com/2025/10/04/m... #expeditionmedicine #morocco #atlasmountains #trekking #expedition
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Morocco MAX – Expedition Medicine with Wilderness Medical Training
Expedition Medicine is a growing field. This course in the Atlas Mountains was an excellent training ground.
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Thanks to @pulsetoday.bsky.social and @emmajourno.bsky.social for writing about our new guidance for GPs on what to do when a child dies. We hope our guidance will be used by GPs up and down the country to help support bereaved parents. www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/clinica... #bereavement #childdeath
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Presented a webinar to Cheshire and Merseyside General Practice colleagues this lunchtime on our recently published document 'When a Child Dies - a Framework for General Practice'. Such an important area to get right. 👉 Access the Framework here www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/latest/publi...
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Child Death Framework
Guidance for general practice teams to support bereaved families following the death of a child
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
If you are an #NHS #GeneralPractitioner, how equipped do you feel to manage the death of a child and support the bereaved parents? We have produced a Framework to help. Please read and share! 👉 www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk//latest/publ... #childdeath #bereavement #childloss
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Child Death Framework
Guidance for general practice teams to support bereaved families following the death of a child
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
I'm happy to talk to anyone about our new Framework including why and how we produced it. @pulsetoday.bsky.social @gponline.bsky.social @emmajourno.bsky.social @hsj.co.uk @bmj.com
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
We have recently published a new framework to support General Practice in the event of the death of a child. "When a Child Dies - a Framework for General Practice" is a practical guide for GPs in Cheshire and Merseyside, but applicable to all. www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/latest/publi...
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Child Death Framework
Guidance for general practice teams to support bereaved families following the death of a child
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
#Lanhydrock @nationaltrust.org.uk
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
🕊️ When a child dies, GPs face profound professional & personal challenges. My latest blog promotes framework to help navigate this heartbreaking situation. A must-read for all in primary care. 👉 drjongriffiths.wordpress.com/2025/07/01/w... #MedTwitter #GP #PrimaryCare #childbereavement
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When a child dies – a Framework for General Practice
Today, I’m writing to GPs. One of the great privileges and challenges of General Practice is the breadth of what we see. While many presentations are common, every now and then we are confronted wi…
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Chris Williams @drchriswilliams.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
When a child dies – a Framework for General Practice. This will help GPs support bereaved parents, 'lean in' and be present. These are times where language matters. We can think about things we may not have considered. Thanks @drjongriffiths.bsky.social drjongriffiths.wordpress.com/2025/07/01/w...
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When a child dies – a Framework for General Practice
Today, I’m writing to GPs. One of the great privileges and challenges of General Practice is the breadth of what we see. While many presentations are common, every now and then we are confronted wi…
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
🟣💚 Child Death Awareness Week (1–7 July) We often shy away from the hardest conversations. But bereaved parents need us to listen, acknowledge, and show up. I wrote about why this week matters and what we can all do: drjongriffiths.wordpress.com/2025/06/26/b... #ChildDeathAwareness @AlderCentre
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Breaking the Silence – Child Death Awareness Week 2025
Next week (1st-7th July) The Alder Centre in Liverpool are holding the first ever Child Death Awareness Week. This made me think. Why do we need to raise awareness of child death? Is it because peo…
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Healthwatch Sefton @healthwatchsefton.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
TOMORROW! Free health and well-being event on Friday 6 June, 10am – 2pm at Southport Football Club, Haigh Avenue, PR8 6JZ. For more information call us 07397685213 or email; contact@southportfc-communityfoundation.org #healthwatchsefton #crosby #sefton #formby #ainsdale #southport #netherton
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Last week the @ncmd.bsky.social published my blog. I have drawn on my experience as a bereaved parent to write something that I hope is meaningful and helpful for people interacting with anyone who has lost a child. Please read and share. #childbereavement #childloss www.ncmd.info/blog/jonatha...
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Can you sit beside me on my mourning bench?
Jonathan Griffiths, GP and bereaved parent, writes about his personal experience and shares how we can best support bereaved parents.
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Tara George @tarageorge.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
TW: child death This is so beautifully written and I suspect many of us and our colleagues will benefit from reading it. www.ncmd.info/blog/jonatha...
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Can you sit beside me on my mourning bench?
Jonathan Griffiths, GP and bereaved parent, writes about his personal experience and shares how we can best support bereaved parents.
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Thank you to the @NCMD_England for publishing my blog. This draws on my experience as a bereaved parent. How would you respond to someone telling you that one of their children has died? Check out my blog for some thoughts from me on this. #bereavement #grief
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Another good day at RCGP council. Meaningful debate on important topics. Differences of opinion but respectful discussions and important decisions.
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Morning coffee on Koh Samui, Thailand. #thailand #kohsamui #BarBaguette
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Really pleased to have heard that my session proposal for the 2025 RCGP Annual Conference has been accepted. Will be sharing my experiences of being a bereaved parent. I think there is important learning for GPs here. #childloss #grief #childdeath #bereavement @rcgp.bsky.social
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
@dr-shenanigans.bsky.social Hello, hope you don't mind me reaching out. I'm working on some guidelines for GPs around what to do when a child on your list dies. With you working in children's palliative care I thought you may have some thoughts on that. If so, let me know and we can discuss.
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
We all have scars. Latest blog following a workshop with Rachel Ho with her #ScarredPots. #blog #scars #beauty drjongriffiths.wordpress.com/2025/02/13/w...
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
I recently attended a workshop led by Rachel Ho with her #ScarredPots. This art, which is inspired by #kintsugi has Rachel scar her pots and fill the scar with gold. My blog is a reflection on this and on how we are all scarred, all beautiful and none of us alone. #scars #wounds #healing #hope
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
We all have scars. Some are physical, some emotional. My latest blog reflects on a recent workshop I attended led by Rachel Ho with her Scarred Pots drjongriffiths.wordpress.com/2025/02/13/w...
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We all have scars
We all have scars. Some physical, some emotional. Some of our scars are visible, while others are unseen or even purposefully hidden. Some scars hold no negative associations. For example, the scar…
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
The dangers of tourism and big budget movie making on marine ecosystems beesbigthoughts.wordpress.com/2025/02/07/l...
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Lights, Camera, Destruction: The Impact of Film Production and Tourism on Marine Ecosystems.
Today, I really wanted to reflect on my experience of snorkelling at Bamboo Island and how visiting Maya Bay, an area destroyed by blockbuster movie filming and the tourism that followed, has alter…
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
I'm really pleased that we have an Anti-Racist Framework for the #NHS in the North West. I am not sure, however, that the framework really works for small organisations (ie Primary Care). What can we do to make such frameworks helpful to #PrimaryCare? #AntiRacism www.england.nhs.uk/north-west/n...
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NHS England — North West » Anti Racist Framework
As partners in championing this ambition, the North West BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) Assembly (the Assembly) and NHS England (NHSE) North West believe that the NHS in our region should be ...
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Our daughter is currently travelling and in #Thailand. Lovely that she is writing a #blog as she goes along so we can see what she’s up to! #travelblog #bangkok beesbigthoughts.wordpress.com/2025/01/18/b...
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Bangkok Highlights 🥭
Hello from Bangkok, Thailand! I’m currently writing this from our hostel on our final night here in the Capital City. George and I have had such an amazing time exploring, eating so much good food …
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Here's my first hand experience of cataract surgery using a private provider on the NHS £££. A really good service. Very quick, minimal wait and kind, quality care. Had my follow up today with optometrist and all is well! #blog #cataractsurgery #nhs
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
A couple of weeks before Christmas I had cataract surgery. Here's a blog talking through my experience of this. I was impressed and enjoyed a quality experience with much kindness. drjongriffiths.wordpress.com/2025/01/16/i...
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I can see clearly now
About 18 months ago I started to notice that my vision has deteriorated in my right eye. I’ve worn glasses or contact lenses since being a teenager, but my vision had never been too bad. Suddenly, …
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Jonathan Underhill @jonathanunderhill.pharmsky.app · 06/01/2025
Essential viewing. @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app guest?
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Rob Davies @wrexhamrob.pharmsky.app · 06/01/2025
a lovely true story of the need for and celebration of #generalists. Thank you @drjongriffiths.bsky.social Lets celebrate and value generalists GPs, and also others in health pharmacists in GP & community, advanced nurses, physios & others. @grahamstretch.pharmsky.app @jonathanunderhill.pharmsky.app
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Lovely new blog from my daughter on 'enjoying being in the process of becoming'. I'm sure this will resonate with many people. #blog #becoming beesbigthoughts.wordpress.com/2024/12/12/e...
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‘Enjoy being in the process of becoming.’
Hello! I am back today, to talk about a quote I saw on Instagram a month or so ago that I haven’t stopped thinking about. ‘Enjoy being in the process of becoming.’ This has really stuck with me. I …
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Welcome words of increased investment in General Practice. With the majority of NHS interactions taking place outside of a hospital setting we need to ensure General Practice is appropriately resourced. www.gov.uk/government/n...
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GP reforms to cut red tape and bring back family doctor
The measures are backed by the biggest boost to GP funding in years, an extra £889m on top of the existing budget for general practice
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Important report on Child Death from Asthma and Anaphylaxis here. Lessons and learning relevant for health and care professionals in hospital and community. www.ncmd.info/publications...
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Child deaths due to asthma, anaphylaxis and allergies
This report draws on the NCMD's unique data to investigate deaths among children due to asthma, anaphylaxis and allergies.
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
It's scary how much prescription medicine is wasted in the UK. There are resources here to help you play your part in reducing this waste. 1) Only order what you need 2) Dispose of medicines and inhalers safely 3) Take meds into hospital if admitted. www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/your-health/...
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Reducing medicines waste - only order what you need
An estimated 6.2 million medicine items are wasted unnecessarily in Cheshire and Merseyside each year. We need your help to reduce this.
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
For anyone thinking about #DryJanuary, you may want to check out the 'Lower my Drinking' app - check it out here. lowermydrinking-nhs.org.uk
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Home - Lower My Drinking
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
This was such a great project to be involved with. Thank you to @nhsconfed.bsky.social, @rrankine.bsky.social , @soniasparkles.bsky.social and others for leading this work.
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Check out these comms resources for common childhood illnesses. As we head into the season of coughs and colds there is some good stuff here: www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/your-health/...
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Super Bodies
Illnesses like coughs, sore throats and ear ache are extremely common in young children, but did you know… our children’s ‘super bodies’ are designed to fight off many common illnesses, without the ne...
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Ruth Rankine @rrankine.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
We are partnering with the health inequalities team in NHS England to run some webinars showcasing approaches in primary care to addressing health inequalities. Please complete the form below if you're interested in sharing what you've done. @nhsconfed.bsky.social forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
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Lesley Parkinson @re-think.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Yes, and important to identify and explore, difficulties, differences and safety.
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
I like this. Important to get everyone on the same side.
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Thank you @gponline.bsky.social and @emmabower.bsky.social for having me on the podcast. We have a good conversation about the Primary Secondary Care Interface. (@soniasparkles.bsky.social - this might be of interest)
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Thank you to @emmabower.bsky.social who interviewed me for the Talking General Practice Podcast about the Primary Secondary Care Interface. You can listen on Spotify here (other streaming platforms available): open.spotify.com/episode/6GjN...
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How can we solve problems at the primary/secondary care interface?
Talking General Practice · Episode
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
I enjoyed talking to @emmabower.bsky.social for the Talking General Practice Podcast. We discussed the Primary Secondary Care Interface. You can listen here via GP Online: www.gponline.com/podcast-solv...
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Podcast: How can we solve problems at the primary/secondary care interface?
Talking General Practice speaks to GP Dr Jonathan Griffiths, associate medical director for primary care at NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB, about the work he's been doing in his area to address probl...
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Just finished watching ‘A man in the inside’. Really enjoyed it. Ted Danson is excellent. It’s funny and also deals with ageing and dementia with sensitivity and grace. I recommend! www.netflix.com/gb/title/816...
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
This is a helpful summary by the @healthfoundation.bsky.social . Activity rising with more General Practice appointments being delivered than ever before. Number of GPs not really going up, while numbers of other direct patient care staff has. This is important context when discussing access.
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
I drive a camper van. It’s in for repair. Courtesy car through insurance have ‘like for like’ vehicle replacement. I made it very clear I don’t need a van, just a car to get around in. My wife thinks it’s funny I got this! (For the record the company are being b responsive and are changing it!)
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drsab.bsky.social @drsab.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
I completely agree. Attending a council meeting can feel intimidating, especially when it’s a new experience. Thank you for making me feel so welcomed!
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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Homeward bound after another great RCGP council meeting. I would encourage any RCGP member to look to attend council as an observer to see who we are and how it all works. You would be made very welcome.
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Selvaseelan Selvarajah @drselvarajah.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
At @rcgp Council work continues today…. following a wide, comprehensive debate, RCGP Council has voted to consult with members as to what its position on the legalisation of assisted dying should be. Crucial to hear from our members. www.rcgp.org.uk/News/RCGP-co...
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