Bryony Kendall and I were so very proud to win the 2025 GP Award at the RCGP Mersey annual awards last night. Awarded for our work to develop a framework for General Practice to use in the event of the death of a child. @rcgp.bsky.social #rcgpawards

So proud to have won an RCGP Daffodils Standards Award in the ‘Addressing Inequalities in End of Life’ category. Bryony and I have been awarded this for our work to develop and publish ‘When a child dies - a Framework for General Practice’. @MarieCurieEOLC @rcgp @NHSCandM @RCGPAC #rcgpac

Great to be at #RCGPAC25 in #Newport, #Wales. Looking forward to learning and networking with fellow GPs. Speaking tomorrow on my experience of being a bereaved parent - join me in room 1D at 10.10am for that session.

Excellent Expedition Medicine course/expedition to Mount M’Goun. Read all about it here in my latest blog: drjongriffiths.wordpress.com/2025/10/04/m... #expeditionmedicine #morocco #atlasmountains #trekking #expedition

Thanks to @pulsetoday.bsky.social and @emmajourno.bsky.social for writing about our new guidance for GPs on what to do when a child dies. We hope our guidance will be used by GPs up and down the country to help support bereaved parents. www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/clinica... #bereavement #childdeath

Presented a webinar to Cheshire and Merseyside General Practice colleagues this lunchtime on our recently published document 'When a Child Dies - a Framework for General Practice'. Such an important area to get right. 👉 Access the Framework here www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/latest/publi...

If you are an #NHS #GeneralPractitioner, how equipped do you feel to manage the death of a child and support the bereaved parents? We have produced a Framework to help. Please read and share! 👉 www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk//latest/publ... #childdeath #bereavement #childloss

I'm happy to talk to anyone about our new Framework including why and how we produced it. @pulsetoday.bsky.social @gponline.bsky.social @emmajourno.bsky.social @hsj.co.uk @bmj.com

We have recently published a new framework to support General Practice in the event of the death of a child. "When a Child Dies - a Framework for General Practice" is a practical guide for GPs in Cheshire and Merseyside, but applicable to all. www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/latest/publi...

#Lanhydrock @nationaltrust.org.uk

🕊️ When a child dies, GPs face profound professional & personal challenges. My latest blog promotes framework to help navigate this heartbreaking situation. A must-read for all in primary care. 👉 drjongriffiths.wordpress.com/2025/07/01/w... #MedTwitter #GP #PrimaryCare #childbereavement

When a child dies – a Framework for General Practice. This will help GPs support bereaved parents, 'lean in' and be present. These are times where language matters. We can think about things we may not have considered. Thanks @drjongriffiths.bsky.social drjongriffiths.wordpress.com/2025/07/01/w...

🟣💚 Child Death Awareness Week (1–7 July) We often shy away from the hardest conversations. But bereaved parents need us to listen, acknowledge, and show up. I wrote about why this week matters and what we can all do: drjongriffiths.wordpress.com/2025/06/26/b... #ChildDeathAwareness @AlderCentre

TOMORROW! Free health and well-being event on Friday 6 June, 10am – 2pm at Southport Football Club, Haigh Avenue, PR8 6JZ. For more information call us 07397685213 or email; [email protected] #healthwatchsefton #crosby #sefton #formby #ainsdale #southport #netherton

Last week the @ncmd.bsky.social published my blog. I have drawn on my experience as a bereaved parent to write something that I hope is meaningful and helpful for people interacting with anyone who has lost a child. Please read and share. #childbereavement #childloss www.ncmd.info/blog/jonatha...

TW: child death This is so beautifully written and I suspect many of us and our colleagues will benefit from reading it. www.ncmd.info/blog/jonatha...

Thank you to the @NCMD_England for publishing my blog. This draws on my experience as a bereaved parent. How would you respond to someone telling you that one of their children has died? Check out my blog for some thoughts from me on this. #bereavement #grief

Another good day at RCGP council. Meaningful debate on important topics. Differences of opinion but respectful discussions and important decisions.

Morning coffee on Koh Samui, Thailand. #thailand #kohsamui #BarBaguette

Really pleased to have heard that my session proposal for the 2025 RCGP Annual Conference has been accepted. Will be sharing my experiences of being a bereaved parent. I think there is important learning for GPs here. #childloss #grief #childdeath #bereavement @rcgp.bsky.social

@dr-shenanigans.bsky.social Hello, hope you don't mind me reaching out. I'm working on some guidelines for GPs around what to do when a child on your list dies. With you working in children's palliative care I thought you may have some thoughts on that. If so, let me know and we can discuss.

We all have scars. Latest blog following a workshop with Rachel Ho with her #ScarredPots. #blog #scars #beauty drjongriffiths.wordpress.com/2025/02/13/w...

I recently attended a workshop led by Rachel Ho with her #ScarredPots. This art, which is inspired by #kintsugi has Rachel scar her pots and fill the scar with gold. My blog is a reflection on this and on how we are all scarred, all beautiful and none of us alone. #scars #wounds #healing #hope

We all have scars. Some are physical, some emotional. My latest blog reflects on a recent workshop I attended led by Rachel Ho with her Scarred Pots drjongriffiths.wordpress.com/2025/02/13/w...

The dangers of tourism and big budget movie making on marine ecosystems beesbigthoughts.wordpress.com/2025/02/07/l...

I'm really pleased that we have an Anti-Racist Framework for the #NHS in the North West. I am not sure, however, that the framework really works for small organisations (ie Primary Care). What can we do to make such frameworks helpful to #PrimaryCare? #AntiRacism www.england.nhs.uk/north-west/n...

Our daughter is currently travelling and in #Thailand. Lovely that she is writing a #blog as she goes along so we can see what she’s up to! #travelblog #bangkok beesbigthoughts.wordpress.com/2025/01/18/b...

Here's my first hand experience of cataract surgery using a private provider on the NHS £££. A really good service. Very quick, minimal wait and kind, quality care. Had my follow up today with optometrist and all is well! #blog #cataractsurgery #nhs

A couple of weeks before Christmas I had cataract surgery. Here's a blog talking through my experience of this. I was impressed and enjoyed a quality experience with much kindness. drjongriffiths.wordpress.com/2025/01/16/i...

Essential viewing. @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app guest?

a lovely true story of the need for and celebration of #generalists. Thank you @drjongriffiths.bsky.social Lets celebrate and value generalists GPs, and also others in health pharmacists in GP & community, advanced nurses, physios & others. @grahamstretch.pharmsky.app @jonathanunderhill.pharmsky.app

Lovely new blog from my daughter on 'enjoying being in the process of becoming'. I'm sure this will resonate with many people. #blog #becoming beesbigthoughts.wordpress.com/2024/12/12/e...

Welcome words of increased investment in General Practice. With the majority of NHS interactions taking place outside of a hospital setting we need to ensure General Practice is appropriately resourced. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Important report on Child Death from Asthma and Anaphylaxis here. Lessons and learning relevant for health and care professionals in hospital and community. www.ncmd.info/publications...

It's scary how much prescription medicine is wasted in the UK. There are resources here to help you play your part in reducing this waste. 1) Only order what you need 2) Dispose of medicines and inhalers safely 3) Take meds into hospital if admitted. www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/your-health/...

For anyone thinking about #DryJanuary, you may want to check out the 'Lower my Drinking' app - check it out here. lowermydrinking-nhs.org.uk

This was such a great project to be involved with. Thank you to @nhsconfed.bsky.social, @rrankine.bsky.social , @soniasparkles.bsky.social and others for leading this work.

Check out these comms resources for common childhood illnesses. As we head into the season of coughs and colds there is some good stuff here: www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/your-health/...

We are partnering with the health inequalities team in NHS England to run some webinars showcasing approaches in primary care to addressing health inequalities. Please complete the form below if you're interested in sharing what you've done. @nhsconfed.bsky.social forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Yes, and important to identify and explore, difficulties, differences and safety.

I like this. Important to get everyone on the same side.

Thank you @gponline.bsky.social and @emmabower.bsky.social for having me on the podcast. We have a good conversation about the Primary Secondary Care Interface. (@soniasparkles.bsky.social - this might be of interest)

Thank you to @emmabower.bsky.social who interviewed me for the Talking General Practice Podcast about the Primary Secondary Care Interface. You can listen on Spotify here (other streaming platforms available): open.spotify.com/episode/6GjN...

I enjoyed talking to @emmabower.bsky.social for the Talking General Practice Podcast. We discussed the Primary Secondary Care Interface. You can listen here via GP Online: www.gponline.com/podcast-solv...

Just finished watching ‘A man in the inside’. Really enjoyed it. Ted Danson is excellent. It’s funny and also deals with ageing and dementia with sensitivity and grace. I recommend! www.netflix.com/gb/title/816...

This is a helpful summary by the @healthfoundation.bsky.social . Activity rising with more General Practice appointments being delivered than ever before. Number of GPs not really going up, while numbers of other direct patient care staff has. This is important context when discussing access.

I drive a camper van. It’s in for repair. Courtesy car through insurance have ‘like for like’ vehicle replacement. I made it very clear I don’t need a van, just a car to get around in. My wife thinks it’s funny I got this! (For the record the company are being b responsive and are changing it!)

I completely agree. Attending a council meeting can feel intimidating, especially when it’s a new experience. Thank you for making me feel so welcomed!

Homeward bound after another great RCGP council meeting. I would encourage any RCGP member to look to attend council as an observer to see who we are and how it all works. You would be made very welcome.

At @rcgp Council work continues today…. following a wide, comprehensive debate, RCGP Council has voted to consult with members as to what its position on the legalisation of assisted dying should be. Crucial to hear from our members. www.rcgp.org.uk/News/RCGP-co...