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Head of marketing and social media for NHS England. Father to 4 beautiful girls. Sunderland AFC & Springsteen fan. All views expressed are purely my own.

Tonbridge, Kent
Joined March 2011
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Our new ‘Act FAST’ stroke campaign:
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What to do if you see someone having a seizure. Witnessing a seizure can feel overwhelming, but calm actions can provide safety and reassurance. Follow these 6 steps to help. ℹ️ Find more advice nhs.uk/symptoms/what-to-do-i…
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If you catch flu and you have a certain long term health condition, you are at a much higher risk of falling seriously ill or being hospitalised. Give yourself the best protection with the flu vaccine. Check your eligibility and book now: nhs.uk/book-flu
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In a world-first NHS pilot, thousands of patients could get a definitive brain tumour diagnosis in days rather than weeks. The cutting-edge technology will quickly analyse a small tumour sample, meaning patients can start treatment sooner. Learn more ➡️ england.nhs.uk/2026/09/nhs-p…
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Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia in the UK. Symptoms develop gradually over many years, eventually becoming more severe. This #WorldAlzheimersDay, learn to spot the signs. More info ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/alzheimers…
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Brian Brobbey's first Premier League hat-trick 🇳🇱
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Sunderland AFC play European football this evening 🥹
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Flu vaccinations are now available for millions of children and pregnant women in England. Most school-aged children will be offered the vaccine at school, while pregnant women can get vaccinated at any stage of pregnancy. ➡️ england.nhs.uk/2026/09/nhs-k…
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Some of London’s detractors are determined to paint a picture of a city becoming less safe. The facts tell a different story. These crimes are down ⬇️
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Millions of women in England are to be offered HPV self-testing kits, with the service rolling out today. Those who haven’t attended cervical screening following previous invitations will be offered a kit as an alternative way to take part. ➡️ england.nhs.uk/2026/08/nhs-r…
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NHS Talking Therapies treatment gives you practical skills and techniques to overcome panic disorder and other conditions. Find out more, or refer yourself at nhs.uk/talk
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New NHS data shows that due to the hot weather this summer, demand on services has soared. Despite this, the NHS has continued to deliver record breaking levels of care. This is only possible due to the skill of hard-working staff across the country.

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An amber heat-health alert is in place across parts of England from 11-14 August. Hot weather can put more people at risk, particularly older people, young children and those with existing health conditions. Take extra care and look out for others. ➡️ nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-he…
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Today is set to be another hot day in the capital, with temperatures reaching above 30 degrees ☀️ Paramedic Eyram, is here with his summer essentials to help you stay well during the heat. Use NHS 111 for urgent medical advice and call 999 for all life- threatening emergencies.
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Thousands of people with multiple sclerosis in England will be offered a new ‘life-changing' drug on the NHS. Taken as a pill twice a day, it acts as a 'signal booster' for damaged nerves, helping electrical messages travel to the muscles. Read more ➡️ england.nhs.uk/2026/07/thous…
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Booking for the MenB vaccine opens today. If you're aged 17 or 18 or starting university or eligible residential further education this autumn, you may be eligible for the MenB vaccine. ✅ Two doses are essential for protection. Find out more ➡️ nhs.uk/book-menb
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It doesn’t get much better than that! Guts and courage from every single member of this squad. Proud of this team! ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
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Big Man 🥹
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Are you applying sunscreen correctly? Common mistakes could be leaving your skin more exposed than you think ⬇️

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Four different Sunderland players have now scored at the #FIFAWorldCup, with only Paris Saint-Germain having more individual scorers at the tournament (6) 🎯
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An offer has been made to resident and locally employed doctors. Professor Frankie Swords, National Medical Director of NHS England and Department of Health and Social Care explains how you can find out more details of the offer. england.nhs.uk/long-read/und…
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