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Thomas Andrew Porteus, MBCS
HealthTech
MBCS
Thomas writes to inform, inspire, and equip practice leaders and health professionals navigating change, drawing on two decades of hands-on work across the UK health system.
With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of healthcare and technology, Thomas is a trusted voice on practice operations, digital transformation, and patient engagement. A seasoned expert in supporting primary care and NHS practices, he brings deep insight into the real-world challenges—and opportunities—of delivering better care through smarter systems. Whether advising on workflow redesign, digital tools, or service innovation, Thomas combines strategic thinking with a practical understanding of what works on the ground.
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La vaccination a révolutionné la prévention de la méningite au Royaume-Uni. Cependant, toutes les formes de la maladie méningococcique ne sont pas couvertes par les programmes de vaccination de routine pour tous les groupes d'âge. L'une des souches les plus importantes encore présente au Royaume-Uni est le méningocoque du groupe B (MenB). Alors que les bébés sont systématiquement vaccinés contre MenB, de nombreux adolescents et adultes ne le sont pas. En conséquence, certaines personnes choisissent d'accéder au vaccin MenB de manière privée, en particulier si elles estiment être à risque accru. Comprendre ce qu'est MenB, qui peut bénéficier de la vaccination et comment fonctionne la vaccination privée peut vous aider à décider si cela vous convient.
Hearing about a case of meningitis in your community, workplace, or university can be worrying. However, it is important to remember that most people who hear about a case have not been exposed in a way that puts them at risk. Meningococcal disease, the bacterial infection that can cause meningitis and septicaemia, spreads through close and prolonged contact with respiratory secretions. This means that risk is usually limited to people who have had very close contact with the affected person. Understanding what counts as exposure, and what steps to take, can help you respond calmly and appropriately.
Les rapports récents de cas de méningite au Royaume-Uni ont souligné l'importance de reconnaître rapidement les symptômes de la méningite et de la septicémie - en particulier chez les étudiants et les jeunes adultes.
I have always thought of blood pressure as something that gets checked occasionally, usually at a GP appointment or pharmacy visit. It is quick, useful, and then mostly forgotten about until the next time. But recently I decided to try something different. I bought a wearable blood pressure band so I could track my readings more regularly and understand how my daily life affects them. Here is what it has been like using one in real life.
If you get hay fever, you probably don’t need reminding when pollen levels are high. You can feel it. The scratchy throat on the morning commute. The streaming eyes halfway through a meeting. The sudden need to check whether you packed antihistamines before leaving the house. Pollen levels shift quickly. They change with the weather, the season and where you are in the country. A warm, dry, breezy day in one region can mean something very different in another. That’s why we’ve created the Patient.info pollen map – to give you a clearer picture of what’s happening where you live. Open in a new window