Karen Driver, Risk & Compliance & Member Pioneer

@HarvesterStallo @ianfflood Pretty sure the whole school would not have boarded the train, just 1 class - the mind boggles

@ianfflood A seasoned criminal would then know that their school will be unattended. A prime window of opportunity to leave the lids off their felt tips, perhaps?

The conductor’s just used the tannoy to announce to the train that the pupils of a local primary school have just boarded for their school trip. Lots of excited screaming in the background! 😂🥰 I’ve just reported him for breaching GDPR and the school’s safeguarding policy 👍

@John_Dabell Woop woop another win for you, it’s about time this dancer realised your not going down and it just needs to f**k off. Keep kicking its arse John you actually really are a real life superman x x x

My consultant is happy with the recovery of my lung and has discharged me! Although I'm still a frequent flyer for head & neck cancer, this is a big win and a big pow!

@John_Dabell You my lad are a walking miracle and we are all so glad you are I just hope they can get you to be able to eat again but you have such courage and an inspiration to all who follow your story x x

I spoke to another doctor today who reminded me how critically ill I really was 2 months ago - right on the cliff edge. I keep being told this, but my brain still can’t take in how close I came to not being here. It’s utterly terrifying.

@John_Dabell Goodness gracious a man of many talents , this is amazing x x

Still here. Still drawing myself back into the world.

@John_Dabell I literally am in awe of you John so much you go through but always with that delightful smile, keep doing what you are doing x x x

Life as a head & neck cancer patient is a complex & busy one. My next hospital appointments include: 1. Oncology consultation 2. Immunotherapy treatment 3. Photobiomodulation session 4. Maxillofacial clinic to check osteoradionecrosis 5. X-rays 6. Thoracic clinic to review my lungs 7. Gastroenterology review to inflammation 8. Swallowing assessment follow-up 9. Bloods 10. Nutrition review Cancer is never just cancer. There's a whole pile of other problems that go with it. Please continue to share and support my fight. gofund.me/c977910a0

@John_Dabell And we’re glad you’re still here x x

There’s one thing I like more than a fight: a fight with one hand tied behind my back. The odds don’t need to be fair. Living with cancer has made that clear. People have written me off in the past and I'm still here.

@John_Dabell You have earned the right to moan John and I really do not know how you do it, but your thirst for life never falters and you inspire soooooo many of us on here. Keep being you and keep kicking the big C’s arse you are amazing and don’t ever forget it x x x

Culturally and psychologically, “not eating or drinking” is associated with: * dying * hospice * final stages * withdrawal from the world Being nil by mouth is certainly challenging my mind, body and soul. To be honest, it is existentially terrifying and after 2 months, I'm struggling every day. I've lost 3 stones in weight since being in Critical Care. Christmas, New Year and the cold weather haven't helped. All I want to do is eat and drink but this is not ever going to be a safe option for me again. I'll be writing a blog soon in this to get it off my chest. Sorry to moan!

@John_Dabell You amaze me every day John, you deserve the best for never giving up and still loving life despite everything it has thrown at you - and all with that amazing smile , have a lovely Xmas x 🎄☃️

Today I’m in hospital exploring photobiomodulation - a potential therapy for my throat fibrosis and swallowing issues. Think Star Trek dermal regenerators, but real! It is a targeted light (lasers and LEDs) designed to support tissue repair, calm inflammation, and reduce pain. I may not be able to eat and drink without risk ever again, but this could help. I'm still exploring, and I'm still hopeful because I can't afford to think any other way. I'm interested whether my appointment will be with an Emergency Medical Hologram!

@SkyJacquie @SkyNews You go girl, you always look amazing and a true inspiration for people with cancer who probably get a lot of strength from your posts. Have an a a ing Xmas a fab new year and keep rocking the looks, forget the haters they mean jack shit to anyone just a bunch of saddos x x 🎄🎅☃️

Morning Sport on @SkyNews done ✔️ Honestly don’t know why I bother posting on here to get quite so much abuse from strangers but then I think ‘ I’m still alive and well so I am going to post - sexist, ageist, haters you do you’ . That’s it.

@John_Dabell Wow John I don’t know where you get your strength from but you are an inspiration to many of us & I hope you continue to make us all smile for a long time yet. In the darkest of moments you get out there & show us all how to live, I’m forever grateful I stumbled on your posts x x

I live in a body that can betray me without warning, lungs that may falter, strength that may slip. Food no longer passes my lips; a tube keeps me alive while pain keeps me humble. In the quiet hours when fear knocks loudest, I stand in the only power I have left: the choice to continue.

@John_Dabell You are just an inspiration to us all and show that life is still worth living despite all your issues, I hope you are sorted soon and can enjoy Xmas x x x

Just back from hospital and another X-ray. Still an air leak so my chest drain stays in. Taking it out would cause my chest to collapse again so we have to be certain no air is leaking. Could take weeks more yet.

@JacksonMills_ Ooohhhh I can’t wait for launch now x x

@oscarmarkaz I’m sure it can be arranged! Thanks Karen x

After a tough few years with chronic illness, I set out on a personal project – and I’m finally ready to share it. It’s called Prime Vitality. This isn’t a new job or a career change – just something I’ve been working on quietly in my own time, shaped by everything I’ve learned through my own health journey. Since 2019, I’ve lived with chronic illness and a long list of symptoms – from brain fog and fatigue to feeling constantly unwell. It wasn’t until 2024 that I finally started to feel like myself again. Supplements were part of what helped – but finding good ones was a minefield. I spent years researching ingredients, hunting for high-quality, bioavailable, methylated versions that actually made a difference – and that’s when they finally started to have a real impact on my health. That’s what led to Prime Vitality – a passion project focused on creating the kind of products I wish I’d had from the start: effective, bioavailable, and backed by science. It’s been 12 months in the making (with more than a few hurdles along the way), but we’re now officially in production and aiming to launch in the next 6–8 weeks. We’re not live just yet, but if you’re interested in health and wellness – or want to follow the journey – I’d love you to join the mailing list here: 👉 lnkd.in/e8QExu8B Thanks so much for the support. It means a lot. 💚

@MelSimmonds3 You actually look stunning, the colour is beautiful I se loads of people when I go for my hair appointments asking for this, channeling the natural look and onward an upwards I wish you continued good health x x ❤️

Cancer is such a challenge. If it doesn’t take our life, it still robs us of personal characteristics we take for granted like confidence, energy, hair, eyebrows and eyelashes, all of being defining personal features. But the loss of those is temporary. I have survived 🩷 3/3

My cancer journey told through my lost hair Where it started, where it went and where I am today …no longer a thick and long brunette head of hair but a much shorter grey with curly baby soft hair that only those that have experienced regrowth after chemo likely understand 1/3

@RE_McGEE We got one last week so much better than the Dyson, hope it is helping x x

I’m on Tamoxifen, which causes hot flushes. I’ve also been plunged into medical menopause—more hot flushes. This heat is draining my life and willpower, so I’ve been influenced… and bought a Shark misting fan. I’m expecting it to change my life. #heatwave

New Stanley Cup day woop woop

@shitscaredmum Oh I totally agree he is just adorable and how could you shout at him with that cute face looking back at you x x

@oscarmarkaz I think she'd probably forgive him anything at all Karen x

We’ve come to believe that Vinnie was sent to us by Laura & last night he managed to sneak upstairs (despite the makeshift barricade!) & do a spectacular poo in Gracie’s immaculate bedroom so that’s pretty much confirmed it🤣 #puppylife #puppydiaries

@EamonnHolmes What a lovely picture, I hope you get to walk soon, lots of grit and determination and I’m sure you will be posting a similar pic but in the now - best wishes for your recovery x

Great picture popped up from 3 years but it’s made me sad - I could walk 😞 Got to redouble my efforts .

@shitscaredmum Oh I totally agree, always looking out for you all, a beautiful gift x x x

@oscarmarkaz Honestly, I think she sent him Karen x

Meet Vinnie our 9 wk old collie We're besotted & getting v little done as we just watch him play & marvel at how clever he is. Don’t get me wrong, we're still utterly broken by grief but Vinnie's helped us through a difficult week & it’s lovely to hear laughter in the house again