No navel-gazing here

Nice guys finish last. Only the good die young. Greed is good. These messages have been permeating society for decades now – and you would be forgiven for reaching the conclusion that it’s only getting worse.

Let’s face it, in the era of Trump, Bolsonaro and Brexit the public mood has been one of division and, at times, naked self-interest.

Starting a new job, like I did just a few weeks ago, can involve a rollercoaster of emotions; excitement, apprehension and sometimes intimidation, but adding in the possibility of never meeting the team and being completely alone at home on your first day, having yet to step foot in the office, is beyond surreal!

All of us have had to adapt to new ways of living and working thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Social platforms have also had to flex to reflect the new times and as many brand campaigns and events switch to digital. Here’s a roundup of some of the key changes across the platforms.

Sales of vitamin C are soaring, families all over the country are working out together with Joe Wicks’ PE classes, restrictions on outdoor exercise are seemingly making it very popular and people are being more open than ever before about mental health.

At this time of unprecedented demand for NHS services, GP practices of all sizes across the nation have swiftly embraced online and telephone consultations over the last seven days. Many were there or partially there already. But many were not. Until now. Most organisations would take weeks to adapt to such an enormous shift in how it operates. But dedicated practice staff have made it happen almost overnight, adapting to triage and new pathways of care without having the patient in the room.