Mike Kitching

Over 50% of my consultations today were related to things not done by other sectors of NHS. Discharged without meds/follow up. Seen in clinic but no clear plan. Wildly abnormal bloods (done by specialist) copied to me to sort. We aren’t perfect. But we can’t keep soaking it up.

“The system is not working for women, babies and families, or for staff” An important update from the Amos Investigation today. Critics will say there is nothing we don’t already know here - but unlike other maternity inquires, this is a diagnosis of the whole system. If now need to translate to the right actions and real, rapid implementation via the Taskforce. theguardian.com/society/2026/f…

NHS doubled spending over 17 years from roughly £100 billion to £200 billion annually, with no meaningful improvement in the nation's health. Life expectancy has flatlined. Healthy life expectancy is falling. In the most deprived areas, the figures are even worse. This isn't a funding crisis. It's an prioritisation crisis. Until we measure what actually matters, healthy lives rather than medical-activity, we will keep spending more and suffering worse outcomes. Britain will be bust before I die. 1/2 telegraph.co.uk/gift/98713a66b…

thanks for all the lovely posts about the 6 Wives album ......I can remember every session as if it were yesterday . I felt so privileged to have been able to produce this music and indeed still do

@LNER Thank you. I'll maybe think twice before travelling with LNER next time.

@mkitching15 Dogs can travel provided they are kept on a lead and off the seats, or in a carrier.

@LNER bit disappointed to have dog hairs and the smell of said dog on my allocated seat!

@LNER Thanks, As I'm travelling with my wife and daughter I'm sat next to it which isn't ideal, but never mind. I'll make the on board staff aware when they get to us. Are dogs allocated a seat or are they meant to stay on the floor?

@mkitching15 My apologies, Mike. We do ask customers to keep pets on the floor. Please speak to a member of the onboard team, and they will be happy to find you an alternative seat.

@TPExpressTrains Thank you. What happens now?

@mkitching15 Hi Mike, unfortunately this service has been terminated at Brough due to disruptive passengers. ^Abi

@TPExpressTrains what's happening with your 16.03 Hull to Leeds train it's stuck at Brough?

Leading Research with the Third Sector - Hannah's excellent blog on her learning as a community nurse & member of the QICN Community Nursing Research Forum... Nurses rock at leading and delivering research! qicn.org.uk/leading-resear…

Thank you for so many lovely birthday messages, I am so lucky and grateful. Thank you for your support for so long. Px

My @FreedomFestHull 2025 post is now live! Featuring @vloeistofNL and Cia Nom Provisional: ameliainhull.wordpress.com/2025/09/01/fre…

This is shocking but unfortunately not surprising. It’s a complex issue to solve in large part due to the power differentials in general practice, the devaluing of nursing and lack of nursing voice at decision making levels

District nurses staged a protest for ‘fair and appropriate’ pay banding this week, accusing their employer of failing to follow nationally agreed job evaluation processes. rcni.com/nursing-standa…

We must celebrate what’s good about nursing in general practice | Nursing in Practice nursinginpractice.com/analysis/we-mu…

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We're cracking down on unsafe cosmetic treatments, ending the Wild West of dodgy practitioners and procedures. 💋 Strict licence standards for fillers and Botox 🍑 Extra restrictions on high-risk procedures like non-surgical Brazilian Butt Lifts

🔔 Reminder: From 1 June 2025, nurses and midwives must consult in person before prescribing non-surgical cosmetic medicines - including anti-wrinkle injections and aesthetic emergency kits. Read more: nmc.org.uk/news/news-and-… View the updated guidance: nmc.org.uk/standards/stan…

For #AHPs working at, or towards, advanced levels of practice ⬇️⬇️ Join us this autumn: hcpc-uk.org/news-and-event… #myHCPCstandards #AdvancedPractice