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Josephine (Josie) Tapper

@TapperJosephine

Advocate for women’s life course health, social (& economic) inequality/inequity. Lay regulatory/research/ethics/patient public engagement. KCL

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Joined August 2012
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1. Surrogate ‘had a lovely blow dry…made her own shampoo’. 2. She ‘looked after him impeccably in the womb…basically being low stress throughout’. 3. George enjoyed Mexico with friends/family, but got lonely at month 3 when baby ‘stopped being an obliging newborn’. Vile. 🤮
The Times and Sunday Times (@thetimes) profile pictureThe Times and Sunday Times
@thetimesOct 23
Hairstylist to the A-list, George Northwood has a successful business with supermodels, Vogue editors and Gwyneth Paltrow as clients. But one thing has always been missing from his life. This is his story

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We don't deserve cats 😺 (@catsareblessing) profile picture
We don't deserve cats 😺
@catsareblessingOct 23
CAT OWNER PUTS UP A WINDOW GUIDE SO EVERYONE KNOWS WHICH CAT IS ON WATCH
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Dr Peter Weeks@DrPeterWeeks1Oct 22
“Any premises that holds any NHS contract should not be allowed to offer non evidence based Intravenous “vitamin” infusions” What do you reckon ? Local pharmacy advertising these now !!
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Danny Boy@Care2much18Oct 21
60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster today. My pinned tweet for the last 5 years is about Nansi Williams, a hero of that awful day. ⬇️
Danny Boy (@Care2much18) profile pictureDanny Boy@Care2much181 Mar 2021
I came across an old article. A relative of a Welsh woman who died in 1966 was launching a campaign, ultimately hoping more people in Wales would know her name. Don't think I've many Welsh followers but I would like people in Ireland to know her name. /1
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Girls just wanna have fun.
Paul Bronks (@SlenderSherbet) profile picturePaul Bronks
@SlenderSherbetOct 17
Her: "OK I'll go out but I'm not drinking" Also her, two hours later:
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Dr Graham Webb 🌎@DrGW0Oct 16
Replying to @FraserNelson
Could you dig into the suicide data among disabled people, and the causes?
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David Oliver@mancunianmedicOct 13
Replying to @mancunianmedic @nayanikaaa @scottqueen101
And replacing residents with non doctors when there are 3:1, 4:1, 7:1, 10:1, 15:1 application ratios for rotational training posts and very well qualified doctors who can't get on them is just bonkers & an act of self harm by NHS leadership
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James@jhallwoodOct 13
I cannot imagine how awful it must be for something like this to happen then to also realise it is now public property and the horrific death of their loved one is a joke, his final terrified moments just a meme to be casually shared for a slight chuckle. It's a callous age.
BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) profile pictureBBC Breaking News
@BBCBreakingOct 13
Family of man who was killed by tiger at UK wildlife park pays tribute to "bright, warm and engaging man" bbc.in/4jfRGeT
Family pays tribute to 'warm and engaging' man killed in tiger attack

Family pays tribute to 'warm and engaging' man killed in tiger attack

William Chapman was attacked by the tiger after he entered its pen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

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Yorkshire Victor Meldrew+his dog@TheMeldrewOct 10
The gentleman being harrassed by the racist is great. He owned the stupid racist nob with his response to the question 'Where you living?' he retorted 'your head!'. Class gentleman, kept his cool.
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Aubrey’s Dad@DadOfAubreyOct 8
I’d like to say I’m surprised how little coverage this report release has received compared to the MBRRACE-UK report last month… but then - not really. Again, trends worsening, no improvement. 888 baby deaths in 2025 reviewed to have been potentially avoidable. 😔
Emily Townsend (@emilyltownsend) profile pictureEmily Townsend@emilyltownsendOct 8
NEW: More than a fifth of baby deaths last year may have been preventable, with this estimate considered “a minimum”, @mbrrace analysis of thousands of care reviews has concluded The same issues with care are being repeatedly identified, the report says hsj.co.uk/patient-safety/at-…
At least 20% of baby deaths ‘potentially avoidable’

At least 20% of baby deaths ‘potentially avoidable’

At least a fifth of baby deaths last year may have been preventable, with this estimate considered "a minimum", an analysis of thousands of care reviews has concluded.

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Spot on. In a society where ageism and gender bias persists, the privileged celebrity menopause grift, (enabled and abetted by media, politicians, medical societies etc) does us ‘women of a certain age’ no favours.
Margaret McCartney (@mgtmccartney) profile pictureMargaret McCartney@mgtmccartneyOct 8
yes. how much do all those menopause champions/stickers cost and what is the evidence they do any good? instead far better to employers to work out if there is a sex bias in promotions and work out why
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Patrick Hurley@patrick_hurleyOct 8
I have today written to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport about the future of the BBC.
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Margaret McCartney@mgtmccartneyOct 7
in which my complaint to the ASA about @drchatterjeeuk non evidence based blood testing claims from company Do Health is upheld on both counts. asa.org.uk/rulings/menwell-l…

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28 yr old dies of self harm injuries to abdomen after conservative care provided, instead of surgical exploration, despite an indicator of possible internal perforation Death of Hannah West under West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Condolences to family bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqrm…
West Suffolk Hospital decisions before sepsis death 'indefensible'

West Suffolk Hospital decisions before sepsis death 'indefensible'

A coroner says he will write to the General Medical Council about the actions of two hospital doctors.

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Louder for those at the back! Putting in a claim for pip does not guarantee any money will be awarded.
Joe Hardy 🇺🇦 🇪🇺♿️🐟 #RightToLove 💙 (@BlokeOnWheels) profile pictureJoe Hardy 🇺🇦 🇪🇺♿️🐟 #RightToLove 💙@BlokeOnWheelsSep 16
Claims do not equal awards.
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Fr Paul@revpaulwhiteSep 7
Proud to be @RNLI.
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Larry the Cat
@Number10catSep 3
Soft power in action
Victoria Koussa (@victoriakoussa) profile pictureVictoria Koussa@victoriakoussaSep 3
Accès également privilégié à Larry the cat devant le 10th Downing street @franceinter
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Valerie (Val) Humphreys@valhumphreys51Sep 1
My followers will be aware that I am not an uncritical supporter of the medical profession (though most of my opprobrium is ofc directed at gynaes). However, what is happening to general practice makes me despair. Without a robust, well-resourced primary care sector, the 1/4
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Keir Harding@KeirwalesAug 1
🤖 Made with AI
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The Lucky Heron@LuckyHeronSayAug 27
In Tescos. Bill comes to £6.30. ‘Do you wish to donate 70p to charity’ How about you donate 70p to charity, you’re the ones that made £3.1 billion profit last year. Piss takers!
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