Julia @welliesnseaweed.bsky.social · 23/09/2026I’ve had 4 hospital referrals in the last year and it’s really annoying me that way hospitals use nurse practitioners to do an initial assessment (eg take medical history) to fulfill their waiting list timeframes. 000
Reposted by JuliaCardinal Cyn @jacquelinecable.bsky.social · 18/04/2026And a larger vocabulary #reading #literacy #freedom to think 044
Reposted by JuliaRob Fleming @robjimfleming.bsky.social · 18/04/2026The best camera is the one you have with you. Expensive kit can be fun, but an interesting subject and good light are the most important aspects of photography. It was raining, so this was taken with my Olympus waterproof compact camera. This has been my most liked photo of 2026. 0201
Reposted by JuliaPrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 18/04/20269th anniversary of the Grenfell fire is approaching. 72 people died, thousands more scarred. Main causes remain unaddressed. Lust for higher profits Unaccountable corporate power Performance related executive pay Failure of regulators Indifference of govts to the cry of the people Nothing changed.leftfootforward.orgSuccessive governments have failed to learn lessons of Grenfell TragedyThe conditions that facilitated the tragedy remain unchecked 20388214
Julia @welliesnseaweed.bsky.social · 18/04/2026I’ve had a couple of surgeries recently under local anaesthetic. During the first one I was in pain and needed more half way through. With the second one I asked for an additional anaesthetic and it made all the difference BUT I was offered lorezapam because they thought I was an anxious person> 110
Reposted by JuliaEast Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 19/02/2026Here’s the truth, writes Jenny Riddell-Carpenter: the only reason a Farage-led majority is even conceivable is First Past the Post. Disproportionate systems distort outcomes – & amplify extremes. Fair votes aren’t a luxury. They’re democratic self-defence. eastangliabylines.co.uk/democracy/el... 02110
Reposted by JuliaSuzanne Bull MBE @suzannebull71.bsky.social · 10/02/2026themusingsofspu.com/blog/ my new blog is up & it’s all about the UK Government’s #NationalCancerPlan #DepartOfHealthAndSocialCare @lizoriordan.bsky.social @breastcancernow.bsky.social @breastcancerchatww.bsky.social @thankscancer.bsky.social @welliesnseaweed.bsky.socialthemusingsofspu.comThe Musings of SpuA blog about my adventures as a disabled person & then getting diagnosed with Breast Cancer 021
Julia @welliesnseaweed.bsky.social · 07/02/2026Anyone know why we don’t sell Bisolvon (bromhexine) in the UK for bad coughs? I bought some a couple of years ago abroad and it’s so effective compared to the OTC remedies available in the UK … 010
Julia @welliesnseaweed.bsky.social · 01/01/2026Happy New Year! This year will mark ten years since my cancer diagnosis. Nearly 18 months of treatments, some really tough but it was an aggressive G3 tumour so I needed them. I’m so thankful for medical science, research etc and incredibly thankful to be here, living life to the full! 030
Reposted by JuliaTimothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 31/12/2025The story was always already about an impoverished unmarried couple facing a pitiless bureaucracy, having a baby in a barn, and then having to hide from a tyrant. The baby grew up to say that the poor were blessed and the neighbor is he who shows mercy. You can’t hide from the politics of all that. 502552765
Reposted by Juliawomensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 19/10/2025Pamela Grace, artist and printmaker based in south western Scotland #WomensArt 070589
Reposted by JuliaSuzanne Bull MBE @suzannebull71.bsky.social · 09/09/2025My latest blog has just gone live - themusingsofspu.com/blog/ This one’s about managing current side effects & a new section - ‘Explainers.’ @lizoriordan.bsky.social @breastcancernow.bsky.social @breastcancerchatww.bsky.social @thankscancer.bsky.social @welliesnseaweed.bsky.socialthemusingsofspu.comThe Musings of SpuA blog about my adventures as a disabled person & then getting diagnosed with Breast Cancer 052
Reposted by JuliaTrish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 03/09/2025Your periodic reminder that mRNA vaccines are a scientific and public health game-changer. Those that have been approved have passed stringent efficacy and safety checks. They protect you and your child against potentially fatal diseases. You may, however, get a sore arm. 14874801918
Reposted by JuliaSuzanne Bull MBE @suzannebull71.bsky.social · 15/08/2025themusingsofspu.com/blog/ Hello, my new blog post - ‘The heat is on’ has just been published on my blogsite. Enjoy! @breastcancernow.bsky.social @breastcancerchatww.bsky.social @lizoriordan.bsky.social @thankscancer.bsky.social @welliesnseaweed.bsky.socialthemusingsofspu.comThe Musings of SpuA blog about my adventures as a disabled person & then getting diagnosed with Breast Cancer 021
Julia @welliesnseaweed.bsky.social · 11/08/2025@itsmotherswork.bsky.social seen at a nursery, reminded me of you! 020
Julia @welliesnseaweed.bsky.social · 27/07/2025www.facebook.com/reel/1236327...facebook.com13K reactions · 26 shares | Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken are joined by Professor Mary Ann Lumsden to explore HRT and the menopause. What’s Up Docs | Listen on BBC Sounds | BBC Radio 4Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken are joined by Professor Mary Ann Lumsden to explore HRT and the menopause. What’s Up Docs | Listen on BBC Sounds. 010
Reposted by JuliaDr Rasu Shrestha @rasushrestha.bsky.social · 31/05/2025And there it is. Mark Twain was right. “A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes!" 0114
Julia @welliesnseaweed.bsky.social · 19/05/2025When you’ve been through #cancer treatments, every time you hear of someone else with a diagnosis you feel it. Sending love and prayers to Joe Biden and his loved ones and all the other #cancer ‘havers’ ‘survivors’ and ‘thrivers’ out there and their loved ones … with lots of #fellowfeeling. #cansky 0141
Reposted by JuliaSuzanne Bull MBE @suzannebull71.bsky.social · 10/05/2025themusingsofspu.com/blog/ May’s blog is written by Kate Fox. As with most of us who are disabled & then get diagnosed with #BreastCancer they have quite a story to tell. @breastcancernow.bsky.social @thankscancer.bsky.social @welliesnseaweed.bsky.social @breastcancerchatww.bsky.socialthemusingsofspu.comThe Musings of SpuA blog about my adventures as a disabled person & then getting diagnosed with Breast Cancer 011
Reposted by JuliaPaul Swann (he/him) @pauldjswann.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Very helpful article in the light of Supreme Court etc Scientific but not beyond this non scientist's comprehension. 22111
Julia @welliesnseaweed.bsky.social · 13/04/2025Here’s a short blog post about some therapy I undertook (is that the right word in this context?) nearly three years ago. I drafted it a while back & wasn’t sure whether or not to share but decided it might help others welliesandseaweed.wordpress.com/2025/04/13/o...welliesandseaweed.wordpress.com‘Okay’ for nowA couple of years ago I spent some time working through my feelings and thoughts with a therapist. There are different types of counselling and therapy. I had previously had a short course of couns… 010
Reposted by JuliaTrisha Elliott @trishaelliott.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Here’s a wee story about my brother that I shared a few years ago over on another social media site. It’s about how we used to play with Lego together. Iain couldn’t squeeze the pieces together, so I was his “Lego Squeezer”. #NationalSiblingsDay familystories21.wordpress.com/2025/04/10/l...familystories21.wordpress.comLego games!Here’s a random memory about my wee brother, Iain. We played a lot together with Lego. Two particular games were making houses, where families of marbles lived and also making vehicles for them to … 0111
Reposted by JuliaDr Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social · 12/03/2025Bravo @libbysallnow.bsky.social Libby Sallnow: the gentle disruptor - The Lancet www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...thelancet.comLibby Sallnow: the gentle disruptorLibby Sallnow is Associate Professor in Palliative Care in the Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department at University College London, UK, and a consultant at the Central and North West London N... 1117
Reposted by JuliaSuzanne Bull MBE @suzannebull71.bsky.social · 09/03/2025themusingsofspu.com/blog/ My new blog post is up & it’s all about how I am now, 5 years after being diagnosed with #BreastCancer @breastcancernow.bsky.social @breastcancerchatww.bsky.social @welliesnseaweed.bsky.social @thankscancer.bsky.social #BreastCancerAndDisabledPeoplethemusingsofspu.comThe Musings of SpuA blog about my adventures as a disabled person & then getting diagnosed with Breast Cancer 011
Reposted by JuliaSusan Rahn @stickit2stage4.bsky.social · 07/03/2025To everyone around the world and in the US participating in #StandUpForScience - I deeply appreciate the important work you are doing. Thank you 💙 229437
Reposted by JuliaKit Yates @kityates.bsky.social · 08/03/2025When people say science isn’t political, point them to this story. A clear example of political interference - directing money towards a study to which we already know the answer. There is no link. www.theguardian.com/...theguardian.comCDC to study potential links between vaccines and autism despite research showing no connectionIt’s unknown whether Robert F Kennedy Jr, who has promoted anti-vaccine views, is involved in study 817463
Reposted by JuliaChris Drew @mesnilman.bsky.social · 04/03/2025For Dolly RIP Carl youtu.be/pW2TgGy5gjY?...youtu.beDolly Parton - I Will Always Love You (Live)YouTube video by ShoutFactoryVEVO 04713
Reposted by JuliaEast Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 05/03/2025The government continues to pursue benefit fraud while ignoring tax fraud. Yet tax fraud is far larger. Why is tax fraud being ignored? @richardjmurphy.bsky.social examines the issue.eastangliabylines.co.ukWhy is the government obsessed with benefit fraud?The government continues to pursue benefit fraud while ignoring tax fraud. Yet the latter is far larger. Why? 1015169
Reposted by JuliaLay Clerk (Richard) @layclerk.eu · 04/03/2025Shrove Tuesday Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Pancake Tuesday And for those old enough, Jif Lemon Day 2465
Reposted by JuliaHedgerow Bob @hedgerowbob.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Morning folks, time for thoughts and prayers for Ukraine. Heartbreaking, utterly heartbreaking. 071
Julia @welliesnseaweed.bsky.social · 25/02/2025“She stresses to her patients not to feel guilty about occasionally drinking. “I don’t want people to feel bad if they want to have a glass of champagne to celebrate with friends.”” #Cansky #breastcancer 173
Reposted by Juliaellisbrennan.bsky.social @ellisbrennan.bsky.social · 23/02/2025This is good, Julia, thank you. 💜 I still have my cancer-related stuff, but I have been Swedish Death Cleaning, and it's really satisfying. Looking at something and thinking, "If I were told I have a month to live, do I want this thing taking up space in my life today?" It's been really freeing. 121
Reposted by JuliaDoug Parr @dougparr.bsky.social · 22/02/2025Basically, private investors are looking at the economics of EDF’s reactors and thinking they’re bad Which begs the question why UK govt thinks they’re such a great investment for the country Big nukes are being steadily outflanked by new & clean technology #SizewellC www.ft.com/content/c546...ft.comUK’s Hinkley Point C nuclear plant yet to attract new investors, says EDF bossFocus falls on future of flagship energy project, the first for a generation 46134
Julia @welliesnseaweed.bsky.social · 23/02/2025I cleared out some clutter welliesandseaweed.wordpress.com/2025/02/23/c... #canskywelliesandseaweed.wordpress.comCancer Decluttering …Last year we moved. With the move I have done a lot of decluttering, including getting rid of a lot of cancer related stuff that I no longer need: An only worn once or twice wig, wig shampoo and co… 151
Julia @welliesnseaweed.bsky.social · 18/02/2025Fell asleep so didn’t take my pain meds last night. Woke up at 3 am remembering why I need them. Always thankful for life. I do love life but #damncancer #lateeffects 040
Reposted by JuliaDeb Maes🇨🇦 @dmaes.bsky.social · 09/02/2025No I swear it lasts forever or until ya know … 021
Reposted by JuliaThanksCancer @thankscancer.bsky.social · 08/02/2025Swearing is an important tool in coping with cancer treatment and survivorship. #cansky #cancerBS 1320120
Julia @welliesnseaweed.bsky.social · 09/02/2025welliesandseaweed.wordpress.com/2025/02/09/l... #canskywelliesandseaweed.wordpress.comLate effects: More questions than answersToday I’m struggling with late effects of cancer treatments. On days like this I wonder why there is so little help available for those, like me, who suffer from them. Is it because no-one really k… 1102
Reposted by JuliaRotten Ovaries @ovariesrotten.bsky.social · 09/02/2025It doesn't end when treatment ends. #LateEffucks #CanSky 091
Julia @welliesnseaweed.bsky.social · 09/02/2025Also I get the argument about not frightening patients about to start chemotherapy etc but that needs to be balanced by information about what can happen. That is the only way patients can give informed consent. It’s an ethical issue … 000
Julia @welliesnseaweed.bsky.social · 09/02/2025I wrote a blog about late effects an aspect of cancer that few people talk about, including doctors. I have had some great doctors but talk about late effects & they shrug. welliesandseaweed.wordpress.com/2025/02/09/l...welliesandseaweed.wordpress.comLate effects: More questions than answersToday I’m struggling with late effects of cancer treatments. On days like this I wonder why there is so little help available for those, like me, who suffer from them. Is it because no-one really k… 130
Julia @welliesnseaweed.bsky.social · 09/02/2025Late effects are tough to live with #breastcancer #cancer #cansky #cancertreatments 080
Reposted by JuliaGo Wild With Annette @annettejb-news.bsky.social · 02/02/2025Fabulous news. 💚💚💚 UK scientist wins prize for invention that could help avert ‘phosphogeddon’ Phosphate, key to food production, is choking waterways, but a new sponge-like material returns it to the soil for crops www.theguardian.com/science/2025...theguardian.comUK scientist wins prize for invention that could help avert ‘phosphogeddon’Phosphate, key to food production, is choking waterways, but a new sponge-like material returns it to the soil for crops 210429
Reposted by JuliaTrish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 02/02/202525 years today, the Lancet retracted the Wakefield paper and I wrote this for @bmj.com. www.bmj.com/bmj/section-...bmj.com 928177
Reposted by JuliaGarrie Coleman @garriecoleman.bsky.social · 02/02/2025After 14 years of demonising the long term sick, brutal cuts to sickness benefits & 1000s of successfully appealed PIP assessments why does Liz Kendall think there are suddenly millions of long term sick people out there who could be in work? Deluded. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...independent.co.ukLong-term sick to lose benefits and need to search for work in DWP overhaulLiz Kendall wants to make the biggest change to the welfare system in a decade 1611145