Simon Tobin

1/16 Ever wondered why doctors and people with type 2 diabetes are getting so excited about low carbohydrate diets? 🤔 73 patients at my surgery have now reversed their type 2 diabetes 🙌 #medthread #tweetorial #medtwitter Here's a tweetorial of how it's done👇

FAO all GPs. Just out in @BJGPjournal 👇🏼 Impostor syndrome in general practice: a cost of expert generalism “The danger lies not in feeling like an impostor, but in believing that feeling makes you unfit to be a GP” bjgplife.com/impostor-syndr…

Being elected as a fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) was much more than simply gaining a title. It revitalised my career. It’s true! When I tell other GPs this, as all good primary care physicians do, they say “tell me more…” bjgplife.com/fellowship-re-…

@AbbieSBrooks @parkrunUK Fantastic @AbbieSBrooks 🙌👏👏👏 Well done 👍

Ellie and Mel Pinnington bring energy, music, and joy to Southport’s junior parkrun Volunteering at junior parkrun has given Ellie a safe and structured space to build her confidence and independence #autism #AwesomeEllie 🙌 search.app/TjN1HzLdQyGDKp…

Southport GP says socially prescribing @parkrunUK can help people both physically and mentally 👇🏼 lep.co.uk/health/southpo…

What’s going on here? 🤨👇🏼

😂 😂 😂 👇

@seandilleyNEWS @barton_kell @AbbieSBrooks @katy_cleece @olliehart7 @RNIB @SLCouncils @BritBlindSport @parkrunUK @juniorparkrunUK @parkrunhelen It’s helpful if you both register and it allows parkrun to keep a record or your events and times for you. If you let the run director know your guide’s details they can credit her

@DocRunner1 @barton_kell @AbbieSBrooks @katy_cleece @olliehart7 @RNIB @SLCouncils @BritBlindSport @parkrunUK @juniorparkrunUK @parkrunhelen I mean, mine would be my girlfriend. When you say a credit, how do you mean? Neither of us register for the barcode when we do it. Maybe we should.

"Most of us have never thought to ask why there are so few visually impaired parkrunners at parkrun. 340,000 people in the UK are registered blind or partially sighted but an average parkrun weekend across the UK attracts 60 - 80 VI parkrunners" 🤔👇 blog.parkrun.com/uk/2024/11/13/…

Absolutely ❤️ this 👇

#AusomeEllie has been very busy ❤️

@seandilleyNEWS @barton_kell @AbbieSBrooks @katy_cleece @olliehart7 @RNIB @SLCouncils @BritBlindSport @parkrunUK @juniorparkrunUK @parkrunhelen Hi Sean, it’s really helpful if VI guides get a volunteering credit - it allows us to monitor participation 👍

@DocRunner1 @barton_kell @AbbieSBrooks @katy_cleece @olliehart7 @RNIB @SLCouncils @BritBlindSport @parkrunUK @juniorparkrunUK @parkrunhelen How was that number collected out of interest? I’ve done it quite a few times but I’ve never told anyone :-)

Thanks for sharing ⁦@DocRunner1⁩ - ⁦@StVincentsL12⁩ ⁦⁦@Southportpkrun⁩ ⁦@croxhallparkrun⁩ Make a difference as a VI guide | parkrun UK Blog: blog.parkrun.com/uk/2024/11/13/…

@UnwinPaul Hi Paul, just spoken with my wife, Dr Paula Powell who is a consultant in palliative care and medical director of a hospice in St Helens. If you follow and DM me she is happy for me to pass on her email to you

I am researching a new play and need to speak with a palliative care doctor. Any links would be most welcome. Thank you.

Probably the best thing you'll read today. Good stuff @HeskethParkjpr @DocRunner1!

@HeskethParkjpr @DocRunner1 @juniorparkrunUK @chrissiesmiles @katy_cleece @_JamesMThomas @drjenunwin @lowcarbGP @WordenJunior @Keswickjpr @parkrunUK @parkrunhelen @olihart_ @zubaidihussain @MelPinnington This is such a lovely read 💕

Starting a junior parkrun event, parkrun UK Blog ‘If you want more joy in your life, go on, give it a go. I guarantee that you won’t regret it and that your community will be healthier and happier as a result’ ⁦@DocRunner1⁩ ⁦@parkrunUK⁩ 👍 blog.parkrun.com/uk/2024/10/15/…

blog.parkrun.com/uk/2024/10/15/… Lovely article by @DocRunner1 about @HeskethParkjpr with a gorgeous photo of my 4 grandchildren taken by my talented son! So much joy!! @lowcarbGP More of this cheerful community healthy stuff please 🙏🏻

@tomwilliams1974 End of an era @tomwilliams1974 Sad to see you go but understand all good things come to an end. You’ve been an absolute inspiration. In particular your energy, thoughtfulness + approachability have made you a wonderful leader + role model Hope your next challenge brings you joy

Some personal news ⬇️ It’s with great pride, and some trepidation, that I’m letting you know my time as a parkrun staff member has come to an end. Fourteen years ago I gave up my safe and secure lecturing job to volunteer for this wonderful movement, and everyday since then I’ve been fortunate to enjoy the most incredible journey. Time and again we’ve faced challenges, as we’ve grown from a handful of events to over two-and-a-half thousand, from one country to over twenty, and from a few thousand people to many millions. Following Paul Sinton-Hewitt's lead, we’ve challenged accepted norms, found new and innovative solutions to complex problems, and worked tirelessly to bring parkrun to as many people as possible. Sitting here reflecting on my experiences, the clear common thread through every memorable moment however has simply been time spent with the most amazing people. The relationships that parkrun has brought me have enriched my life in ways I could never have imagined, restored my faith in humanity, and demonstrated time and again what incredible things we can achieve when we work together toward a common goal. As with all good things however, there comes a time to move on and explore new adventures. For me, that time is now, as with both excitement and nervousness in equal measure, I’m stepping into a new chapter of my life. I’d like to thank everyone who's put their trust in me over the years, stood by me when times have been tough, and pointed me in the right direction when I’ve wandered off course. Thank you. As for parkrun itself, whose journey I often think about in human years, I first experienced it when it was just two years old, I've seen it grow from a toddler to a teenager, and as it’s about to enter its twenties, the future is incredibly bright. I feel immensely proud that the experience parkrunners all around the world enjoy today is so similar to that of the first parkrun pioneers back in 2004, and I’m excited to continue my journey simply as parkrunner A6013. Thank you for your friendship, love, and incredible parkrun passion, Tom