Kate Flemming @ktflemm

Today is the day! My #book is finally out. Are you planning on a healthier #NewYear2026? Start the #NewYear off right and learn why the world you live in is as important as any #NewYearsResolutions you make to stay #healthy! amzn.to/4pi7oGa #NewBook #AuthorLife #writing

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Dr Alexis Paton @dralexispaton

6 months ago

Don't just take my word for it. A huge thank you to @MichaelMarmot @Mumtaz_Patel_1 @ktflemm and @josephbush who have already read and reviewed it. See what they have to say about why this is a book to read in #NewYear2026! #Medtwitter #pharmacy #nursing #WritingCommunity #Health

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Marie Curie EOLC @MarieCurieEOLC

7 months ago

📢Do you work in virtual wards / hospital at home services? Share your experiences for research which aims to improve access to medication. University of Southampton are investigating access to medication for people in the last year of life in these services, in a Marie Curie-funded research project. If you work in these services, we'd love to hear from you. 👉Please complete this short survey and share with colleagues. southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eF…

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Amara Nwosu @amaranwosu

7 months ago

Myself & @Sarah_Stan_ are delighted to announce that the Palliative Care Journal Club Toolkit is now available on the @mariecurieuk website. Chat to us during the @hospiceuk conference for more information. Come to our lunchtime session on 26/11 mariecurie.org.uk/research-and-p… #hapc

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Kate Flemming @ktflemm

10 months ago

@hulllive Great pictures & coverage yesterday - thank you. What time did their set finish please?

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Rupa Huq MP @RupaHuq

a year ago

My article in today’s Sunday Times @thetimes about how ethnic minorities are treated in an already overstretched health system and my fears that the rushed #AssistedDyingBill will exacerbate health inequalities thetimes.com/uk/politics/ar… looks like this on the page #buyApaper

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Prof Katherine Sleeman @kesleeman

a year ago

Nothing to see here. Just an article saying palliative care services may be cut to ‘balance books’ a week after the TIA Bill Impact Assessment laid out how much money assisted dying will save the NHS.

BBC News (UK) @BBCNews

a year ago

NHS plans 'unthinkable' cuts to balance books bbc.in/453apmB

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Jamilla Hussain @JamillaHussain1

a year ago

The rejection of the amendment to allow hospices & care homes to opt out of assisted dying will have complex impact One that shouldn’t be overlooked is the impact on those who are fearful of being pressured into AD and so will be fearful of accessing these places of care…and in the case of hospices gold-standard care for those with the most sig need We can’t avert our eyes from the needs of such groups&only consider those who want AD There is lots we can do to bridge this gap but so far supporters of the #AssistedDyingBill seem to be sticking to minimising any concerns Our letter in @thetimes highlights this And as always I’m happy to discuss how this can be done @kimleadbeater 🙏🏽

Prof Katherine Sleeman @kesleeman

a year ago

Important letter in ⁦@thetimes⁩ from ⁦@JamillaHussain1⁩ and others about the risks the Terminally Ill Adults Bill poses to marginalised groups. “Legislation that aims to offer dignity in death must not deepen inequality in life”

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Jamilla Hussain @JamillaHussain1

a year ago

This is huge Toby Porter, CEO of Hospice UK, did a great job of clearly pointing out the complexity of hospices not having the oppo to opt out If some staff don’t want to be involved And managers/trustees do (esp if it impacts finances) What to do? You can’t run the service without staff…you have to look after them If hospices/care homes can’t opt out, what can the staff do? The evidence from other countries shows taking part in AD affects staff in a sig way, it is distinct from any other part of clinical practice, it feels and is different, AND causes a lot of moral distress esp when those most vulnerable are not adequately safeguarded (ie they ‘choose’ AD cos they can’t make ends meet/not wanting to burden their kids who are disabled and struggling themselves/domestic abuse victims wanting a way out) I wouldn’t be someone who consciously objects to being involved from a pall care perspective … and the vast majority of my colleagues are not against AD in principle … but the lack of safeguards in this bill esp for the most vulnerable, the lack of acknowledgement of why relying on training/clinician or remote panel judgement is wholly inadequate, will make it really hard/not possible for us to shoulder that burden. Which means, again, both those wanting AD and those not will be impacted negatively #AssistedDyingBill

Thomas Chacko @thomasjac82

a year ago

Attempting to distance the Government from this doesn't really work. Yesterday, the Committee rejected amendments that would make clear that no hospice would be required to take part in assisted suicide and that no hospice would suffer detriment (i.e. have its funding cut) for

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Nikki da Costa @nmdacosta

a year ago

@kesleeman Yes no opt out for hospices and no protection against public funding being linked to provision of assistance to end patients lives

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Jamilla Hussain @JamillaHussain1

a year ago

And I’d be delighted to speak to @kimleadbeater and her team directly to share my work and expertise Genuine offer

Jamilla Hussain @JamillaHussain1

a year ago

I was one of those at this meeting to discuss the potential impacts of #AssistedDying for disadvantaged women I was told who was invited before hand&assured it aimed to be a safe space I paid £200+ personally to go in person as I wanted to be able to assess the safety myself

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Kate Flemming @ktflemm

a year ago

@JamillaHussain1 @Jess4Lowestoft @sarahditum I am so sorry (& somewhat appalled) to hear this happened Jamilla, and for the impact on you and others who gave their time & resources to attend.

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Jamilla Hussain @JamillaHussain1

a year ago

Great piece by @doctor_oxford on how it felt to be called to give evidence… and how this #AssistedDyingBill can be strengthened

Prof Katherine Sleeman @kesleeman

a year ago

Rachel Clarke, ⁦@doctor_oxford⁩, who gave evidence to the assisted dying bill committee, writes about that experience and how the new “Judge Plus” proposal is nothing near an MDT. thetimes.com/article/5188f4…,

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Liz "blue tick" Carr @thelizcarr

a year ago

Me & many other disabled people @TheNotDeadYetUK have been making this #noise & opposing the legalisation of assisted suicide for years And until our voice, our concerns, our fears have truly been heard, we will keep making the noise & I'll keep posting: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

Kim Leadbeater MBE MP @kimleadbeater

a year ago

Amidst the noise in the debate around choice at the end of life, it is the voices of brave people like @JamestheTJ & Pat Malone that need to be heard. Pat’s evidence to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Committee demonstrates exactly why the law needs to change.

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Prof Katherine Sleeman @kesleeman

a year ago

Read and watch this whole thread, but in particular watch Dr Jamilla Hussain explain that individual stories, while important, are not enough. We have to consider the population as a whole when considering law change.

Danny Kruger @danny__kruger

a year ago

Thread👇. Second day's evidence in the Assisted Suicide bill committee. Today's witnesses blew apart the idea this bill is safe for vulnerable people. As Dr Jamilla Hussain explained it won't just be a new option for a few, but a new reality for everyone - and a very scary one

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Kate Flemming @ktflemm

a year ago

@nmdacosta I haven't seen anything else Nikki and I was specifically looking. Thank you for your reporting and commentary yesterday. It seems to have made all the difference