Dr Liz Thomas @lizgoingon Twitter profile

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

2 years

Sometimes you realise just how far you’ve come… I used to wear this size scrubs.

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

3 years

My ICU is full of covid. Again. This time it’s different though. Full of unvaccinated people. I cannot say this strongly enough. PLEASE get vaccinated.

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Dr Liz Thomas

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I am an ICU and Anaesthetic consultant. I am fully jabbed and boosted. You only have to look at the vaccination status of patients with covid in ICU to appreciate its benefits. So please, protect yourselves and your loved ones. Get vaccinated

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Dr Liz Thomas

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4 years

My ICU is covid free! We still have over 100% capacity with icu patients on our HDU but this has made me really happy! Well done everyone. @StockportICU @StockportNHS

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Dr Liz Thomas

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4 years

@annalapwood Anna - I was thinking about messaging you to say how inspirational and lovely you are, and this thread has really shown this. You are a wonderful human being. The world needs more folk like you.

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

4 years

I’m sad to see that @bmj_latest have started charging a lot of money for obituaries. Really doesn’t seem right to me.

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

4 years

Were you a girl guide? Do you have a camp blanket? Did you work in covid? I have a limited number of these very unofficial badges. Will post as a RAOK if anyone likes. Don’t have many badges though.

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

5 months

I’m going out. Dress code is cocktail dress… is this a cocktail dress?!?! Hope so as I’m on the train (have added a denim jacket for decency on public transport).

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

4 years

I think we need to talk. Christmas just won’t be like Christmas this year. I think everyone should mentally prepare.

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

3 years

Girls! You can achieve anything you dream! Today I was appointed joint Medical Lead for the Greater Manchester Critical Care Network. I’m as happy as when I flew through the air on half term!! Dream it! Believe it! Do it!

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

2 years

It’s New Job Day! Have tried to make myself look nice for the ID badge. Think I’ve got an email address now. All exciting! Everyone so lovely.

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

3 years

@pjsouthall I think this is a very male thing to say. As a female doctor I am constantly mistaken for a nurse or my reg is presumed to be the consultant. Even from fellow doctors.

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

3 years

I’ve just been trying to park at work for 20 minutes. Every car park is full. I think it’s a sign that they have enough people so I’ll head home

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

4 years

Working on our ICU - proudly showing our deputy chief nurse the covid unit and all the amazing things we do in difficult circumstances. @StockportICU @StockportNHS

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

1 year

Super excited to be using our new Faraday Cage to make an ICU MRI scan easier. Love physics in action. Love enhancing patient care. @CSScritcare @MFT_CSS

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

1 year

Hurrah! I got the job. I’m now permanent! Picture of me looking happy in the sun. @MFT_CSS

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

4 years

Caught the kerb. Tyre split. Stumbled upon the nicest man in the world who took me off the road onto his drive then produced tools and changed the tyre for me! I am very lucky! He is an angel!

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

4 years

Delighted to be taking the role of Chair of @WomenICM over from the inspirational @rosieICM . Exciting times building on what has been achieved over the last 3 years. @FICMNews @drkateflavs @DrSarahMarsh @Dr_CWatson @hannahpotterICM and all.

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

4 years

60% of the medical team on for my ICU are called Liz. The other 40% identify as male but are happily answering to Liz today.

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

3 years

Arrived at work for the night. These were waiting for me from a patient’s family. Really touched they have thought of us in their grief. This job is tough but an honour. @StockportICU

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Dr Liz Thomas

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2 years

Nov 2020 and today…. Feels a lifetime ago.

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

3 years

Chuffed to bits about this! Cannot wait to start my term on council. Thank you to those who voted for me.

FICMNews

@FICMNews

3 years

The votes are in! The FICM Board election 2021 had 9 excellent candidates & we're thrilled to announce: 🟠Dr Liz Thomas @lizgoingon 🟠Dr Monika Beatty @monibeatty 🟠Prof Julia Wendon have been elected. Congratulations! Full election info👉

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Dr Liz Thomas

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3 years

Wearing my party shoes for #teamnightshift . Although, no one has commented. Which makes me think I look eccentric regularly… although my son did ask if I was off to a secret rave as I left the house!

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Dr Liz Thomas

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2 years

After/before. Wow.

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Dr Liz Thomas

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5 months

I went to ikea for one thing. And I bought that one thing and nothing else! Round of applause for me!

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

2 years

I’m over the moon!! I just ran (very nearly) 10k without stopping!!! Never thought I’d run 10k - even more surprised to have enjoyed it!!!

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Dr Liz Thomas

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1 year

Two holiday pics, two years apart! I have joy in my eyes now.

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

2 years

I’ve just had a lovely time hanging out with Ivy the therapy dog! She’s made a huge difference to our ICU patients since she’s started visiting. @StockportICU @StockportNHS

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

2 years

So chuffed to receive my 20 years service badge from Sir Mark Elder for singing in @hallechoir @the_halle

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

4 years

Ooh look! A new variation on my name I’ve not had before!

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

3 years

All dressed up for the ball! So excited. @NW_Anaesthesia

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

4 years

Was super chuffed with my online purchase. Until it arrived......

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

1 year

First time anaesthetising by myself in new job. Everyone is so helpful and lovely - especially with the IT. And I’ve got a nice chair.

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

4 years

I’m being trained today to be an examiner for the Final FRCA - proud to be a part of it and really appreciate the work put in to run the exams. @RCoANews

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

2 years

Scrubbed up for a family wedding last night. Not been to a wedding for ages!

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

2 years

I’m in an ambulance. Female paramedic crew. Female transfer team. Awesome teamwork! Travelling back to home now. End of shift hair!

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

3 years

Someone I examined last week for @RCoANews Final SOE exams has messaged me here saying she thought I was an excellent examiner. It’s made my day! I’m privileged to be an examiner and love meeting the candidates.

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

2 years

New hat! Helpful I think as I’m a new face in theatre.

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

4 years

This little girl and I had fantastic care at ED tonight. Thank you @ED_SteppingHill

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

2 years

The NHS is the best. I had strange feeling breast tissue. Thought it was ok but it was different so saw GP. 2WW referral. Clinic today. Consultation, mammogram, USS. All normal. Yay! So grateful for our health service.

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

2 years

Proud mummy! Tonight my two children (aged 6 and 9) took part in their first @StEndellionFest concert. Singing the ripenero line in Bach’s St Matthew Passion. So proud!

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

8 months

I’m very lucky - at the moment I’m working in ICU in Zambia. Volunteering with the wonderful @gadpartnerships charity. Yesterday we did plasma exchange on our ICU! Amazing patient care! And @CSScritcare have supported me going. I’m so lucky to experience this and help.

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

1 year

I’m off to a ball!

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

4 years

@aroradrn Well done for talking about this and being so open and honest. You are a wonderful human being and people are cruel. Whether they mean it or not. We should all celebrate each other however life has turned out.

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

4 years

I’m so excited! I’m part of a national ICU choir - on 18th Dec we’re releasing a single! Going for Christmas number 1!! Proud to represent team Stockport! #iculibertysingers @FICMNews @StockportNHS @StockportICU @philbroadhurst2 @doc_matt_jacko @lisahinde Please help us by RT!

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

5 months

My son is experiencing Eurovision for the first time. His face says it all….

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

2 years

I was lucky enough to enjoy the first public lane swim at the beautiful @victoriabaths since 1993 this morning! Fantastic start to the weekend.

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

2 years

I’m not sure I’ve announced to Twitter but I’m changing the place I do my clinical work. Early next month I’ll be part of the team at @MFTnhs working in @MFT_CSS @CSScritcare - I can’t wait for the new challenge!

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

3 years

I love this! Hurrah for gin is brilliant. Be proud of your sunflower!

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

2 years

First park run achieved!! Thanks to all the lovely volunteers @parkrunUK

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

3 years

This mornings theatre and the one I’m performing in this afternoon and this evening. @hallechoir @CAcostaOfficial - very excited!

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

4 years

Delighted to have been vaccinated. #DocsforVax - massively grateful for the researchers who have developed this covid-19 vaccine. Thanks @StockportNHS

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

4 years

Look what I found today! Recieved 1988. Haven’t put it on my CV but maybe I should?

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

1 year

I’ve survived the resident night! Looking forward to my bed.

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

4 years

Happy New Year Tweeps. Starting as I mean to go on.....

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

1 year

Woooo! Another new job triumph! I’ve managed to import my mandatory training from old job! Hurrah! Hours of my life saved!!!!

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

3 years

This is shocking!!! Women can be surgeons too!!!

Magda Kujawa

@kujawa_magda

3 years

Really? In 2021 ⁦ @NHSTayside ⁩??

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

2 years

Finishing a lovely day with female consultants and senior ICM trainees! #ICMforAll @WomenICM @StockportICU

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

3 years

I’ve grown this! From a seed!!

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

2 years

I’ve been photoed wearing the fancy neck-wear!

Manchester Medical Society Section of Anaesthesia

@MMSanaesthesia

2 years

As this is the first face to face meeting this year’s president @lizgoingon gets to model the presidential regalia.

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

2 years

On my way to London for my first face to face @FICMNews board meeting! I’m so proud to have been elected and to be able to help shape the future of ICM. @WomenICM @StockportNHS @StockportICU #ICMforAll

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

4 years

I didn’t listen to the press conference. Instead I had a Halloween swim at sunset with some rain.

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

12 years

Unfortunate hash tag of the day. Celebration Susan Boyle's new album. #susanalbumparty . What was her PR machine thinking?

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

4 months

Sir Mark Elder has been amazing for music in Manchester - I will miss singing under his direction. @the_halle @hallechoir

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

3 years

Delighted to be rehearsing again with the wonderful @the_halle and singing with @hallechoir

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

4 years

Long and busy day on ICU. But very rewarding. I love my job and have been working with an awesome team today. @StockportICU

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

3 years

I did this today. It was very lovely.

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

3 years

Any visitor to my house has to take 2 courgettes away with them. That’s the rule. Don’t visit if you don’t like courgettes

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

6 months

I now have a very good line in beautiful hand made African clothes.

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

4 years

I did it again. Perfect detox post nights.

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

3 years

My mid life crisis is complete. Two new piercings today.

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

4 years

One holiday. 12 goes in the sea. 5 nights. 2 castles. One small train and a Victorian water chute that looked like a skip. Multiple portions of chips too. Great fun.

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

1 year

This is great @Assoc_Anaes ! I think everyone needs active bystander training

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

3 months

Never nice to be a patient but I’ve had the best service from @StockportNHS over the last 24 hours. And I’ve met some amazing nurses from @SalfordUni too. Thank you night shift @ED_SteppingHill and day team @AMUSHH2 and SDEC.

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

2 years

Another day examining at @RCoANews . Dropping my case off I said “good luck” to a candidate. They wished me luck too! Made my day that I look young enough to be a candidate!

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

2 years

Exciting things happening at @FICMNews board. @WomenICM

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

3 years

I’m sure you all know this, but it’s a bit annoying that in order to lose weight you need to eat less.

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

4 years

My slightly crazy sunglasses have arrived! I love them!

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

4 years

August changeover this year will be particularly sad. Our ICM trainees have been amazing during covid. Having had them stay for 6/12 has been fab too! Hurrah for junior doctors!

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

3 years

This morning I am herding sheep whilst on call… someone needs a better fence!

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

3 years

I have finished my term of being Clinical Director for Critical Care. I’ve really enjoyed the last 4 years, but I am rather happy it’s completed!

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

3 years

I’ve gained about 300 new followers in the last 24 hours…. Welcome. I hope my varied tweets about crumpets, cats, singing and intensive care keep you entertained - although you may be disappointed!

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

4 years

Out of office - on. Sunnies - on. Roof down. See you in September!

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

2 years

I’ve just done my 6th 5.5km run in 12 days. And I think I enjoyed it!! What has happened to me?!?!? When do I call myself a runner?!? (I’m pretty slow and there’s walking, especially up the hilly bits).

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

4 years

3rd Mother’s day without my wonderful Mum. Sending love to those who need it tomorrow.

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

2 years

I’ve been so inspired by this working party - senior leaders from @gmcuk , Colleges and Faculties talking about Well-being. And we all assembled together to record the event. Thanks @rcpsych and @DoctorsDistress for hosting and @FICMNews for allowing me to represent ICM.

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

4 years

This is breaking my heart. Hospitals are full in Manchester. Bursting. Staff exhausted. Care people need is being stopped.

Manchester News MEN

@MENnewsdesk

4 years

BREAKING: A protest is taking place in the city centre

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

3 years

I really feel for all the trainees. But I’m so proud of our school of anaesthesia

NW Anaesthesia

@NW_Anaesthesia

3 years

@coollyndz Template letter sent to @GaslingSarah

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

4 years

@rosieICM @thetimes Shocking! How disrespectful

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

4 years

This info graphic explains why all ICU staff are weary and struggling.

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

2 years

Not the official photo but it’s really lovely to be able to have our board meeting in person. @FICMNews

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

2 years

Fantastic MDT care for our patient! Physio supporting the patient sitting up. Long stay person who loves golf… @MFT_CSS I didn’t get any in the hole! More practice needed

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

3 years

Happy New Year Tweeps!

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

1 year

I’m on the train to @RCoANews for a couple of days examine for Final FRCA. I’m a LTFT examiner due to family commitments. My daughter brought me this rose as I was leaving home. I’ll miss her too!

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

4 years

I really love the artwork provide by local children in our corridors. Especially the motivational pieces. @StockportNHS

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

2 years

On the train to London for a week to examine for @RCoANews . Good luck to all the doctors taking the vivas this week. Thankfully passengers are quiet today - think we were all partying last night! I was at the school ball!

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

3 years

We all stand together- get vaccinated

Alex Scott

@Cheapoflurane

3 years

I was lucky enough to get vaccinated on day 1 of licensing in the UK. I’ve had two further vaccines. I am a trained ITU consultant and every properly trained intensivist I know has decided to #GetVaccinatedNow at their first opportunity.

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@lizgoingon

4 years

Hearing that we should get the vaccine very soon at my workplace. @StockportNHS . I can’t wait to be vaccinated!! Well done to everyone who has worked to make this happen. #Iwillgetvaccinated

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

4 years

I love the joy of new glasses! Better prescription - no scratches!

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Dr Liz Thomas

@lizgoingon

2 years

We’ve just had the best service from @ED_SteppingHill - thank you! My daughter sustained an injury and needed seeing. Everyone was so friendly and kind. Thank you!

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