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Type 1 Diabetes & Technology Lead @NHSEngland @NHSGIRFT Consultant Diabetes, Portsmouth IMG- From Kolkata 🇮🇳 Rest? Click link Motto: Dance lightly with life

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

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*Mission Statement* #T1Diabetes and #HybridClosedLoops The final frontier… These are the voyages of the Starship #NHSEnterprise Its Five-year mission: To explore strange new centres.. To seek out new leaders and new initiatives To boldly go where no one has gone before!

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11th January 1922 99 years to the day.... The first dose of #Insulin was administered A 14 year old boy called Leonard Thompson And life was never the same again for so many many people What a moment in the history of science 🧫 #Insulin #Diabetes

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@LouiseAllard18 I am with my Dad. He is retired. When he worked in the NHS? He worked >100 hours / week Did all of those and more Much more than you. Told him about the doctors pay issues He is delighted they are standing up for what they should be valued for So there is that too.

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The struggle has been tough Yet, finally she is at peace Thank you to so many for all the love, faith and prayers over the last few months It has meant a lot to me - and her Couldn’t quite make it to my 50th birthday but her blessings? Always with me Miss you Ma 💔

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An emotional day… After nearly 14 years of being a Consultant…finally a name plate After asking the #NHS for 14 years, I gave up and got one myself Blue and white too 😊 #Emosh

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Off here for a bit - Apols if no DMs etc replied to. As that inevitable phone call arrives About your ageing parents The pain of being so far away 🥹 And the travel back begins…with an aching heart Please keep my Ma in your prayers 🙏🏽 ❤️

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Ok then I am breaking ranks As Councillor @RCPhysicians Open letter to council Time for senior leadership to consider their positions Silence is complicity And that? Isn’t me Enough. #RCPEGM

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Here is how it goes in my clinics- and always will be. If any patient ever says they would NOT see a clinician because of their colour (white, black, brown etc) - they are given 2 choices 1. See the person 2. Leave Those are the clear lines for the team- and all else End.

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11th January 1922 100 years to the day.... The first dose of #Insulin was administered A 14 year old boy called Leonard Thompson And life was never the same again for so many many people What a moment in the history of science 🧫 #Insulin #Diabetes #100YearsOfInsulin

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An Officer (says The Queen) And A Gentleman (says my Mum) That will do me for a lifetime 🥰

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Who’s woken up and in need of coffee? 😊🥰😊

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This is Gracie. People think it’s easy being a puppy but it’s actually exhausting. 12/10 sweet dreams baby

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The prayers from people of all faiths; The love, the thoughts, the caring…🥹 Recovering from severe infection, off ventilator etc and smiling… “I need some cake” She is a fighter Much yet to go- yet I fly back with hope Ma passes her thanks & love I owe you-all - a lot ❤️

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4 years today. @NHSEngland A senior leader when I walked into the room.. “Ah here comes Mowgli. That hair...red underwear & you could be him” “A bit of a tash & you could be Adolf” -was my response And it stopped it dead That feeling of humiliation? Always a good teacher

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Woken up Just seen the front page of the Daily Mail To anyone who is a GP? Much hugs and look after yourselves That’s all I can say today x

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Watched an AMAZING #Tamil film #JaiBhim A powerful movie from @tjgnan with @suriya_offl @prakashraaj in scintillating form @jose_lijomol absolutely wonderful as the pained wife & mother Watch it if you can A darker part of India rarely talked about- and the scourge of casteism

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Ok then...so let’s try a few celebs who may help to break the belief that “national treasures” are only white. 1. Lewis Hamilton 2. Jessica Ennis-Hill 3. Mo Farah 4. Meera Syal 5. Moeen Ali 5 to jog the memory 😊

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Every single person who is shocked, surprised or amazed at the general disdain or apathy towards #LongCOVID haven't taken into account the general disdain or apathy #NHS (system or clinicians) has always had towards Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / ME etc You just ain't been looking.

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#BlackLivesMatter “This is the moment to pick a side and stop being silent”

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7 years

A day in the #NHS 😄

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3 years

The biggest achievement of the #NHS isn’t about coming “first” in #VaccineRace It’s about being able to give it to all without financial cost to the individual And in a pandemic where deprivation is a major factor? That’s something to be proud of #NHS

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How big a fan of @iamsrk - you ask? 28 years ago… 1995 College life Chilling with friends With a huge poster of the Khan adorning the wall in my room #Baazigar Many years later? Much in life later? He is still whose movies I look out for … It’s nearly… #Jawan time 🔥

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3 years

Leaving this without any comment For those invested in the tech and race debate

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Been absolutely flooded today with some beautiful messages Yet this? Think absolutely has done me today One email- which makes all the hard times- melt away I am genuinely humbled Thank you to #gbdoc 🥲

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Every single time the phone goes... The heart skips a beat The price of having elderly parents far away in the middle of a raging pandemic It’s not easy ..you know? 💔 #COVID19

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11 'complaints'-all from PA colleagues to @RCPhysicians Reviewed by RCP Decision: "No current grounds to proceed with investigating these complaints further" An excerpt from one of them My concern is about safety based on lack of scope/regulation etc Don't make it personal.

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And then? The little baby graduated A wonderful day An emotional day A day of love 💕 Time flies yet it also? Stands still ❤️

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3 years

The perfect quote

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50. That’s always a landmark. A bitter sweet one this year as the first birthday without the one who gave me birth- yet I know how much she would want me to enjoy this day. 20th December 50 it is.

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To my comment on the word "P*ki" being unacceptable and not banter, here are some responses on Linked In. People with their job titles clearly in the public domain and zero issues with defending the use of the term Good morning to you all.

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Resilience training is mostly a bunch of absolute cobblers Holidays, breaks from work- and oh yeah- reducing workload is the best way to reducing burnout All else is just an industry

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3 weeks ago? I took a flight- into the unknown Ventilator, sepsis, multi organ failure Today? Ma is mobilising. And smiling. The world is ok. I am ok. And you all? With your love, blessings & kindness - made it so x

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Off here for a bit - Apols if no DMs etc replied to. As that inevitable phone call arrives About your ageing parents The pain of being so far away 🥹 And the travel back begins…with an aching heart Please keep my Ma in your prayers 🙏🏽 ❤️

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So…I was awarded the George Cross today You?

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I love animals But let's get this absolutely straight We have horses, penguins, dogs, alpacas on the wards & it's supposed to be "cute" Yet we have infection control policies about watches, rings & scrubs It's one or the other A little less hypocrisy will serve us-all-better

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This is Charley on ward 10B @enherts . Thanks to Jane and our volunteer team. Lots of very excited patients and staff.

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Trained as an orthopaedic surgeon Practiced as General Practitioner One of the key men involved in discovery of #Insulin Won #NobelPrize 1923 Sold patent for #Insulin to University of Toronto for 1$ Sir Frederick Banting Saviour of many Born 14 Nov 1891 #WorldDiabetesDay 💙

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Absolute and utter bliss I am….home 🥰❤️

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“They will come for you” “They will use bye-laws against you” “They will take your Fellowship away” Yes,I know I know what being a nonwhite person with a loud voice brings & that’s fine Happy to stay a mere “MRCP”(gave an exam for that 😊) Yet? I spoke up And that? Is ‘Me’

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The point of social media? Not only to post holiday snaps - but also counter ill informed views from journalists in relation to national policy It’s important the community is aware & raises issues where all can too We keep working together #t1d @GillianKeegan @SteveBarclay

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Filipino nurses: 20 years since recruitment began in #NHS Amazing colleagues- & huge debt of UK towards them Fancy some stats? Total in #NHS ? 36000 Total in Band 9? 1 Total in Band 8D? 2 Good to see MoU- but important we treat all as equals- not just for lower bands Yup?

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Can I just say that the whole Physician Associate programme is a total unmitigated mess now? Losing trust fast amongst swaths of doctors Organisations trying to force through- & then making even more mistakes; conflicts of interest popping up everywhere What are you all doing

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Ma is...home 🥰 And I thank you all for being so kind to help me through this emotional roller coaster. Sometimes it feels the world is nothing but on fire...yet.. what a beautiful example of restoring faith in humanity Much love Partha x

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If you are a doctor? You should be proud of that Don’t let anyone make you believe it’s elitist to say you are one It’s not. It’s a profession- you have fought hard to become one. With unique training and skills Be proud to be a doctor. #SundayMorning 😎

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Walking through the Green Channel in Heathrow A long trip back “Partha Kar, right?” Customs officer Raises his sleeve and yup, it’s there. Smiles all around. It’s good to be back 💙 #Libre #T1d #NHS

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A masala entertainer of epic proportions Loved watching #Telugu movie #Pushpa Now a big fan of @alluarjun 🤩 And THAT song #SriValli @sidsriram 🥰 #JhukegaNahi

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One thing we did well in the pandemic was the vaccine roll out Delivered in the main by organisations led by GP Incredibly frustrating to see the public being told a story of “GPs hiding away” And shame on every single clinical leader & NHS body who have enabled this Shame

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8 months

As things stand? Physician Associates are NOT regulated Till that happens? Any expansion of roles & scope should be paused Its a matter of safety. Don’t @ me with “senior medics are supervising” We can’t even supervise our own trainees- let alone anyone else

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2004. A trainee- on a ward round…the team met a Punjabi woman My consultant turned to me and said.. "Can you speak Indian?" Indian isn’t a language - I replied “Does it matter?” I sent him this map next day 😊 He still mentions it. Through gritted teeth Education 😉

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Lila Moss, daughter of Kate Moss...background of #T1Diabetes Fashion event- and a #Diabetes technology device clearly on display (Omnipod) Fabulous to see this @WilmotEmma @drpratikc @JDRFUK @NHSDiabetesProg @Anniecoops @EdGambleComedy @mayng888 Brilliant 💙 #T1D #gbdoc

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Thank you to so many for the lovely words Twitter can be toxic Yet it’s the same place which showers love and good wishes on someone they don’t even know And that’s lovely too Anushka says thank you 💕

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2 years

It’s a shame we don’t have politicians in place who can take time to remember this day 7th July 2005 And the clinicians who did so much to help on that fateful day Thank you and never hopefully ever again x

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Thank you for all the messages, kind words and love from so many I don’t even know or would perhaps never ever meet. Today? It’s meant a lot Grief scorches everything- yet? “What is Grief…but love persevering?” Sleep well you magical woman ❤️

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The struggle has been tough Yet, finally she is at peace Thank you to so many for all the love, faith and prayers over the last few months It has meant a lot to me - and her Couldn’t quite make it to my 50th birthday but her blessings? Always with me Miss you Ma 💔

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3 months or so ago? My Ma was on a ventilator with multi-organ failure And I did THAT flight Powered by the love of many? And the skills of an amazing local physiotherapy team in #Kolkata ? Today- she is doing stairs And that? Is pure joy beyond all else 🥹

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2 years

In response to my latest @bmj_latest blog on International Medical Graduates Shot And chaser. 😊 Wanna gaslight? Deal with some fire too

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I am a Hindu. And grew up educated in a Catholic school in Kolkata, 🇮🇳-based in the Muslim dominated suburb of Park Circus And life was great enjoying the nuances, culture and food of other religions. You don’t need to hate other religions to make yours “better” Honest x

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Calling yourself a doctor in a clinical setting when you haven’t been to medical school is literally falsifying your credentials to patients (Those who have done PhD; you are awesome & with amazing credentials. You know it’s not aimed at you) Stop. Misrepresenting. Thanks

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"Why is it so tricky to raise concerns in the #NHS ?" Let me give you an example Post the heartbreaking suicide of a #Diabetes trainee? I asked a simple question-publicly It resulted in an email threat from a senior manager- with HR to discuss "next steps" So yeah. That.

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2 years

*NEWS* NICE updates glucose monitoring guidelines Summary: ALL #T1Diabetes to be offered #CGM and #Flash ALL Some #T2Diabetes to be offered #Flash 1 month consultation The world of #T1D tech? Changes forever with next step: Closed Loops @WilmotEmma @drpratikc #gbdoc

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Arrived 🇬🇧 1998 from 🇮🇳 Endocrine training number Wessex 2003 Consultant 2008 Clinical Director 2009 National Lead #Diabetes 2016 National lead tackling race issues in medicine 2021 49 years old- in a month International Medical Graduate. And part of the NHS.

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#ALevels Happy household 🥰 My baby is off to Uni 😍

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To put in on record The @gmcuk plan to hand out registration numbers to PA/AA which has no distinction with doctors is a mistake False equivalence. And will create more friction And with all my hats? I will raise it Whether it be @gmcuk @RCPhysicians @DHSCgovuk @NHSEngland

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16th April 1999 My first day in the #NHS 🥰 ‘Clinical Observer’ Wordsley Hospital Stourbridge 🇬🇧 A long way away from Kolkata 🇮🇳 A 25 year old nervously walk into the NHS Time flies The rest is history A proud International Medical Graduate 😊 It’s been a journey.

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The transition from “Who is @iamsrk ” to “Shri @iamsrk ” was swift 😊 Enjoyable to see

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#ManjulaArora case gets overturned by @gmcuk To every single person who agitated, raised the alarm, fought this- and those in GMC etc who understood the angst etc? THANK YOU Now? We need to look at the referral itself- and the reason behind too @WRES_team @NHSEngland

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An anon account while debating PA issues decide it was ok to mock my recent bereavement of Ma I didn’t quite realise how much I have been wrong about time being a healer Things aimed at me? I can take But don’t do that That has hurt a lot. Am tough but yet.. I miss her x

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Yesterday, I was told that I was sharing data showing racial discrimination for… “social media likes” I am the Director of Equality, medical workforce,NHSE This is today It’s all around you-IF you choose to look More determined to change this? Yup

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NHS 'riddled with racism' against ethnic minority doctors

Ethnic minority doctors describe a toxic work culture as a BMA survey finds systemic discrimination.

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Most ‘amazing’ to see @BBCNews doing this This is all of the toxic culture of #BeKind and the rest of that junk that stops challenging poor care “Pretty sure a child killer can’t look like this” For sure. For sure. Jesus H Christ

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T1 diabetes care/needs/treatment is FUNDAMENTALLY different from T2 diabetes.BOTH have needs,but different.Important for media to know #ourD

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If as a Consultant you are NOT striking? That is your choice What however is not needed is an opinion around the lines of "we are ok jack". YOU maybe ok- well done! It's for many more who come after you. And won't have any of the lovely stuff you have enjoyed. Hope that helps

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2 years

How about this for “why it matters” for many with #T1Diabetes @HAIMtheband #Glastonbury2022 in the background Its the foreground you need to see 😍 (Pic shared with permission) #sundayvibes #Gbdoc

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I was once a trainee doctor Working nights And absolutely hated it when the canteen was closed and no hot food available The key as a senior is to help make lives better for those who face that now Not try & make them go through the sh*%e we had Level up, not down Ta

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11 months

Doctors need to be less apologetic in making sure that medical trainees are prioritised for training. Don’t de-prioritise their training needs under the hashtag of #OneTeam Cos that team includes the trainees. To me? They come first And there’s nothing wrong in saying that

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3 years

Mission…accomplished 🥰🥰🥰

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

4 years

End February they came for a “short break” to celebrate their 50th anniversary ⭐️ Things changed due to #COVID19 ..19 weeks later...with mixed feelings I dropped them off for their return to 🇮🇳 I am 46. Generally very relaxed. But my heart now aches so so much tonight 😔

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

2 years

He said it best @iamsrk

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

2 months

And finally? The last day as National Specialty Advisor @NHSEngland 2016- 2024 The mission? To improve #T1diabetes care; Give a voice to those with #T1D Think we did ok 🥹 And a nice touch from @NHSDiabetesProg Been an honour to serve I know Ma was proud 🥲 x #gbdoc 💙

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

3 years

Mentioned this before-but will repeat again @NHSEngland meeting Certain senior as I enter: "Ah here he is. A red underwear & you could be Mowgli" Smiles all around Me: "A little tash & you could be Adolf" Never ever has anyone stepped out of line Its not "Banter" Its racism

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

1 year

Since being vocal on #Racism ? I have taken some choice abuse This mornings? Has annoyed me “ you wig wearing gay Muslim” Gay and Muslim I could comfortably be in another universe - that’s NOT an insult A wig??! Not in any universe! This mane is all mine Shiny & gorge

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

2 years

From WhatsApp 😊

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

1 year

Take a moment And watch this It’s genuinely…beautiful 🥹❤️

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

8 months

Children with #T1Diabetes MUST have special exemption for any mobile bans in schools Cos it’s an Emergency Medical Device - in NHS of #ClosedLoops & #CGM Flagged with @DHSCgovuk @SteveBarclay team as @NHSEngland #T1Diabetes lead In other news: Something I said? 😊 Bye Paula

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

4 years

It’s a beautiful sunny morning....and above everything? It’s my mums birthday And for the first time in over 20 years? She is here with me to celebrate And I am unbelievably happy 😍

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

6 months

A promise made? Is a promise kept Announced today by @NICEComms Much work ahead Yet? This opens a whole new world to many thousands living with #T1Diabetes With much love & gratitude to the #T1D community 💙 Link: #ClosedLoops #T1Diabetes

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

2 years

An email received today I won’t put name in public domain -yet- but this is not cool. At all. This is not how we tackle racism or inequalities This is not cool at all. Disappointed and annoyed at this level of siloed thinking I need a lie down 😡

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

2 years

Emails from folks being asked to "tone down tweets which highlights race issues" To EVERY single one of you who are being asked to do so (& worried about career etc)?-send your tweet to me. I will do it for you No problem Anyone who fancies asking me to "tone it down"? Try 🙂

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

2 years

Only one song for this evening All the feels 😍 @iamsrk #IndiaAt75 🇮🇳

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

1 month

It’s been some day BBC; Sky; ITV; C5; Multiple radio channels .. Talking about #ClosedLoops #T1Diabetes With pride And I know who would have liked it so much today… Talked about it with so much love & pride Today? One feels her loss a bit more 😥 Miss you Ma x

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

2 years

“The NHS is equal to everyone” “I treat everyone equally” “Proud of the NHS being same for everyone” Not so- says the data Don’t like it? Change it Do better (Data courtesy @NHS_RHO )

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

7 months

Early 2023…. ITU admission; Ventilation; Multi-organ failure; Stroke 6 months later… Making me coffee and breakfast An inner strength of steel I have not seen ever If you ever wanted to know where my determination comes from? This is it. Onwards Ma ❤️

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

3 years

What a week. What. A. Week. Artificial Pancreas to the NHS. A few steps away from widespread use- and changing everything in #T1Diabetes in the #NHS What a week. To you all with #T1D ?To all the parents & carers? It has been an honour to serve Much love Partha x

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

1 year

Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science H/T Dorothy Mary Crowfoot Hodgkin- the amazing woman who discovered the structure of #Insulin In addition to discovering structure of Penicillin, Vit. B12 and steroids Legend 💙 #WomenInScience #IDWGS #gbdoc

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

3 years

What did we learn then, ladies & gents? My name is Partha Kar Get it right. Don't blame it on autocorrect Double check before sending Use Cut & Paste Whatever is needed It's MY name. A name my parents gave to me. It's not trivial to me. I don't shrug it off Get it right.

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

1 year

Dear #Twitter people Your kindness, wishes and prayers have been overwhelming and emotional 🥹 I don’t know most of you- yet the love is humbling ❤️ I fly with hope- and all your prayers The old girl has always been a fighter- your wishes mean a lot to us Thank you ❤️

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

1 year

Off here for a bit - Apols if no DMs etc replied to. As that inevitable phone call arrives About your ageing parents The pain of being so far away 🥹 And the travel back begins…with an aching heart Please keep my Ma in your prayers 🙏🏽 ❤️

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

1 year

A story in 4 tweets 1. #Racist behaviour raised by local clinician 2. Flagged simultaneously by @NHSEngland 3. Trust concerned responds 4. Chair responds & confirms action taken Swift & decisive And THAT is how you shut racism down #NHS With accountability Kudos @UHSFT

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

5 months

“If you don't think photos are important…. Wait until they're all you have left” 🥹

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

4 years

Shut. The. Front. Door. #Verified I feel...emotional @NHSEngland @simonenright #Diabetes

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

5 years

A long chat. Contents to stay between us. In the end? We shook hands and he stays under my care. Hope this turns out to be a moment of change in his life. Onwards and upwards.

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

5 years

Update? Person concerned has asked for appointment- 4 weeks ahead of scheduled one. We meet today.

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

3 years

Born 1941 Dr. Manju Kar Consultant Anaesthetist Head of the Kar clan My inspiration and heart Happy 80th birthday Ma 🥰 A modern day celebration.... The heart sings as she is healthy & well The heart aches I am not there with her ❤️

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

3 years

In the #NHS , Every single woman with #T1Diabetes who is pregnant can now have a Continuous Glucose Monitor to help ensure better outcomes for her baby Huge progress in this area. Onwards 💙

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

2 months

Emphatic In spite of data shenanigans (which may have influenced some votes) It’s time for a pause It’s time for scope It’s time to look at rotas Much kudos to many who have kept raising the issue at personal risk and battling national orgs You know who you are #RCPEGM

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

2 months

A reminder as to why a pause is needed in the roll out of #PhysicianAssociates In contrary to view of @NHSEngland @NHSE_WTE & @RCPhysicians senior leadership In a democracy? There has to be differing views What will Fellows agree with? We shall see

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

2 years

Can I take this opportunity to reiterate to diet evangelists that... YOU CANNOT REVERSE TYPE 1 DIABETES Please stop trying to reach out to those with #T1D with promises of reversal with your diet plans Please stop being a quack You absolute bunch of uneducated hob goblins Ta

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

20 days

An impromptu weekend trip to 🇮🇳? Is crazy Yet? The unannounced arrival & the absolute joy? Worth the trip to a sweltering Kolkata 🥹 The Old Man looked a bit down…so a bit of craziness …just made sense ❤️ Got parents & on good terms with them? Make that call/visit Do it x

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

21 days

It’s time To do something a bit crazy Then again? Life is about those crazy moments too 😊 Cos there’s only one life 🥰

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Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥

3 years

Just checking I mean English is my second language after all As we were.

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