Kath Thacker 💙

"Across the country, hospices are being forced to cut staff, reduce their bed numbers & slash community services for dying people who wish to be cared for at home." Please read my piece on the defunding of NHS palliative care. It's a political choice with shattering human consequences. Only 30% of hospice care is NHS funded in England - I believe this is a national travesty.

66 000 people have been killed and almost 170 000 have been injured in #Gaza. @WHO estimates that at least 1/4 of those have life-changing injuries that require immediate and ongoing rehabilitation. The explosions that cause these injuries also destroy the health facilities and services needed to deal with them. I call on all parties to this conflict to choose peace, now.

On World Physiotherapy Day spotlighting the Physiotherapists of Gaza, the most committed and dedicated Physiotherapists continuing to help rehabilitate people in the most horrific of conditions. Absolute legends of my profession ❤️ #WorldPTDay #WorldPhysioDay #WorldPTDay2025

Just a few days to go until the webinar! Let’s spread the word—every share brings us closer to the insights and answers we’re all looking for. Together, we can make this a powerful and meaningful event.

Proud to share our latest publication in @BoneJointOpen We explored the real-world impact of brace treatment for DDH on families. @MrDanPerry @OliviaOMalley boneandjoint.org.uk/Article/10.130…

Yesterday the 50th Physiotherapist was killed in Gaza Tahani Nassar (43) was killed with her husband & 3 children when they were sheltering in the school they were displaced Tahani was continuing to work as a children’s physio, committed to helping others We will never forget

⭐️ If you are a children’s physiotherapist working in a musculoskeletal outpatient department in the NHS (UK) please consider getting involved in this important research 👇 @VersusArthritis @TheAPCP @thecsp @PhysioPainAssoc @kaththacker @nickyhorsley

International Paediatric Pain Conference is coming to the UK with leaders in the field of MSK paediatrics such as @stevekamper1 doing a plenary talk. Have a look @angiejphysio @believemovegrow @VickyMercer13 @kaththacker @KHFTPaedPhysio @clairepatella @vickymarydavis @BelievePHQ

Jo Craven from St Helen and Knowsley teaching hospitals would like to invite you to take part in her current research: The survey only takes about 5 minutes. You can take part by clicking this link: forms.gle/kVFjXBoxVKxRc3…

Anyone who has had online communication with me over the last eight years will have heard our loud lovely boy Otto - sadly after a short illness we had to have him put down, we are devastated - there is now a huge void in our life but so many great memories - go well mate

Children in UK suffering ‘irreversible harm’ due to physiotherapy delays - The Guardian highlights the stark reality for children and their families who are facing unacceptable long waiting lists for treatment. @TheAPCP #RightToRehab theguardian.com/society/2025/j…

📢Have your say on the potential for adaptation of MSK-HQ in paediatrics. More opinions from clinicians (orthopaedic surgeons, rheumatologists, pain clinic specialists, general practitioners, or Allied Health Professionals) based in the UK wanted! Please take part! @JIA_NRAS

Pavlik harness treatment is the mainstay of treatment for infant DDH… yet so many variations in its use! Tell us what you think! forms.gle/Y6wgqf4rEZVvJB…

You cannot hope to fix what you dare not name. The NHS is on its knees, broken by 14 years of deliberate, calculated neglect & underinvestment. We can transform it, I know we can. But there’s no hope without admitting the gravity of the task. And we owe patients transparency.

My piece for @guardianopinion about the all-important need for NHS candour - and, yes, that does include those courageous yet anonymous ‘senior NHS sources’ briefing that @wesstreeting’s frankness about our broken NHS might lower staff morale. Trust me, it’s an immense relief.

'The impact of baby loss can be devastating.' 'The physical and mental health implications can last for years. 'Poor workplace support makes this even worse.' Mariam Akande calls for better support for staff and right to miscarriage leave: #sthash.CSaQNuIz.gHJDNic9.dpbs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">congress.tuc.org.uk/motion-09-misc… #TUC24

@ElectroTim would be your best bet at knowing….Tim??

I made an album called “Identity” last year for a reason. The discourse on here, on other platforms and in MSM was becoming increasingly vicious, judgemental and ignorant. I was ultimately exhausted by it. I still am. So I decided to celebrate individualism, otherness and identity the best way I knew how. Through music and collaboration. Every morning I wake up confused by how cruel the world has become. I don’t need compassion to “tolerate” difference… I welcome it because, to be honest, I would be bored out of my skull in a homogeneous, predictable world. People are born amazing. Everyone is… What is even more wonderful is that we can make amazing life choices too. What I don’t get are those who dedicate so much precious time and energy in ruining life choices for other people simply because they don’t understand their differences. Unless someone is harming or attacking you in some way… no one is a threat just because they are not like you. I look for and embrace our differences. Bigotry and prejudice isn’t difference. It’s simply ignorance and unkindness. There is no strength in guns, bombs, abuse, selfishness, hate and intolerance. Strength is in recognising we’re a global community with the power to elevate our own and each other’s lives… It takes no strength to deliberately jump, and pull each other down, like rabid nutters, into the pits of hell. Anyway, enjoy your morning :) 🙏🏾