“We're not just running out of cubicles; we're running out of corridors.”

“It feels like [Winter] is going to be armageddon, to be honest. We’re already full.”

This entire article is frankly horrifying. And yet, nothing is being done to mitigate it.

independent.co.uk/news/health/nh…Image
Analysis of NHS data by the RCEM, shows that from Jun-Sep 2025, over HALF A MILLION patients had an A&E stay of over 12 hours from their time of arrival in England.

This is MORE than the entire winter of 2021-22, during which the UK experienced one of the worst Covid waves. Image
In the latest weekly figures, there were 188 people Covid deaths across the UK.

188 Covid deaths. In just one week.

3,866 Covid deaths so far this year.

(H/t @gwladwr) Image
@gwladwr Covid is causing far more disruption than flu at the moment, hospitalising more than THREE TIMES as many people… Image
@gwladwr …and this is probably amplified considerably by the govt’s irresponsible decision to hugely restrict access to Covid vaccines this autumn.

Hardly anyone is eligible anymore, even many of those who are clinically vulnerable.

As I’ve said all along, this will cost lives. Image
@gwladwr We do have the tools available to blunt the impact of winter surges of airborne viruses like Covid & flu.

Many recommendations have been voiced by experts at the Covid Inquiry about what *should* be done to reduce airborne transmission in hospitals…

…but is anyone listening?
@gwladwr If you’d like to find out more about the flawed chain of decisions which led to the utterly inadequate infection control guidance we have in hospitals today, please see my megathread below which walks you through some of the shocking evidence from the Covid Inquiry (module 3) ⬇️

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Oct 20
COVID INQUIRY

Prof Whitty on VENTILATION in schools:

“It's an uncontroversial statement from an epidemiological point of view to say that improving ventilation in schools would be a good thing […] The advantages of ventilation are very substantial.”

So why aren’t we doing it?
Data from the national schools air quality monitoring project (SAMHE) shows that ventilation rates in schools drop to just 3.8 litres per sec per person in colder weather.

This is far BELOW the minimum UK guidance of 5-8 litres per sec per person.

When will the govt fix this? Image
For more clips from Prof Chris Whitty’s appearance at the Covid Inquiry today, please take a look at this excellent thread from Clinically Vulnerable Families (@cv_cev):
Read 4 tweets
Oct 17
LONDON MAYOR INVESTS £2.7M IN AIR QUALITY FILTERS FOR SCHOOLS

I’m SO excited about this! I hope there’s lots of press coverage about it over the coming weeks.

It’s not just an issue in London though.

ALL children have the right to breathe clean air.

london.gov.uk/mayor-invests-… x.com/_catinthehat/s…Image
Here are some more details about the project:

▪️At least 200 schools across London will receive HEPA air filters

▪️Filters used for this initiative will be Blast & Blast Mini devices from @SmartairUk

▪️Participating schools will receive one filter per classroom where possible
@SmartairUk I’m particularly pleased to see that the @MayorofLondon has chosen SmartAir air filters for this initiative.

I’ve done a lot of research on air filters & the Blast & BlastMini are two of the very best air filters for schools.

High CADR & low noise make them the perfect choice! x.com/_catinthehat/s…Image
Read 21 tweets
Oct 13
Why do schools need to tackle poor VENTILATION in classrooms?

Because nationwide monitoring of UK classrooms shows that ventilation drops to appallingly low levels when outdoor temperatures drop & windows are closed.

Poor ventilation means airborne viruses spread like wildfire. Image
And when those airborne viruses spread like wildfire, guess what happens to pupil & teacher absence rates?

Unsurprisingly, they sky rocket! 🚀

Here’s what happened to absence rates in the 2023/24 & 2024/25 autumn terms (vs the pre-pandemic average shown by the dotted line) ⬇️ Image
Now look what’s happening to illness in 15-24 year olds right now… 👀

Covid rates have been steadily rising and are now at the highest point in over a year for this age-group.

Meanwhile, flu has seen a dramatic rise about a month earlier than usual.

(Chart from @1goodtern) Image
Read 6 tweets
Oct 13
The DfE have published guidance on reducing the spread of illness this Winter.

Much of it focusses on things like handwashing & catching sneezes which WON’T stop airborne illnesses spreading.

BUT I’m pleased to see a whole section on VENTILATION, CO2 MONITORING & AIR FILTERS. Image
Link to this newly published guidance can be found here:

educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/reduci…
The joint unions have also just released newly updated guidance:

“GOOD VENTILATION IN SCHOOLS & COLLEGES AND HOW TO ACHIEVE IT!”

This excellent guide sets out 5 simple steps which schools should be taking to monitor & improve ventilation in classrooms.

neu.org.uk/sites/default/… x.com/neunion/status…Image
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May 22
“LONG COVID IS FUELLING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS IN CHILDREN”

🚨Nearly 40% of children with Long COVID reported anxiety or depression; half had no prior diagnosis.

🚨Mental health impact was comparable to that of serious chronic illnesses like cancer.

neurosciencenews.com/long-covid-chi…Image
Meanwhile, more than 500 children a day in England are being referred to NHS mental health services for anxiety, more than DOUBLE the pre-pandemic rate…

…and yet, the impact of repeated COVID infections on children is never even considered as a contributing factor. Image
There are so many studies about the detrimental impact that Covid has on the brain…

…how the brain inflammation can trigger neurological symptoms such as depression & anxiety.

I don’t understand why this is just being ignored by the mainstream media.

health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/…Image
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May 15
LONG COVID IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

🚨40% of the undergrad students reported brain fog due to COVID-19.

🚨37 % of the undergraduates exhibited impaired cognition up to 17 months post-infection.

🚨Brain fog appeared to affect the distinct prefrontal haemodynamic patterns. Image
This study was conducted by scientists at the University of Otago (NZ) who were looking to investigate the cognitive effects of COVID infection in a population highly representative of young adults: undergraduate university students.

Link to full study:
sciencedirect.com/science/articl…Image
A summary article about this worrying study can also be found here:

“New neuroscience research shows COVID-19 leaves mark on young adult brains” (Feb 2025)

psypost.org/new-neuroscien…Image
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