Doctor | interested in critical illness | chair @BMAResidents | chair @BMANorthernRDC |🌹| he/him
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27 Jul 2022
insanely proud of our new #doctorsmess - it was the outcome of a fabulous group of people coming together and having a laugh painting until 3am one weekend
it’s not often that you see, let alone make, genuine and sincere change in the NHS but we did it!
the NHS needs more of it
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At the last moment, ahead of next week’s action, the Government has moved and made a new offer for resident doctors in England.
Strikes for 15–19 June have been called off while members vote on a new offer covering jobs, pay and progression.
The choice is yours:
Vote YES and accept the offer, or vote NO and return to escalated industrial action.
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People are tragically dying each month waiting for treatment in our emergency departments. Meanwhile, 13 doctors are turned away for every one who gets an A&E training job.
We need a sustainable solution to the workforce crisis. It will help to save lives.
theguardian.com/society/2026…
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Jack Fletcher retweeted
Let's talk time out of training (TOOT) and strikes.
Don’t let misleading information put you off striking.
Listen to the facts, make sure your portfolio is ARCP ready, and get ready to strike.
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EVERY VOTE COUNTS🚨
Post back your ballot papers in the pre-paid envelope provided at your nearest post-box ASAP!
This ballot is about sending a clear, collective message to government: doctors in Northern Ireland are worth more. We need a high turnout and a strong YES vote.
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The consultation on the draft order is here: gov.uk/government/consultati…
The consultation forms are not straightforward so here is a 🧵/
The first section is just your background and demographic details.
There are then 15 questions, some with multiple parts:
.@TheBMA response to the draft GMC order is now up. We have major concerns about safety with the changes.
Everyone, including the public, should sign our petition and submit a response to the consultation. All available here: bma.org.uk/our-campaigns/all…
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We need to secure a strong mandate in the ballot for industrial action - every yes vote will get us closer to our goal of full pay restoration!
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May 15
Get that vote in the post. Fully contractual SPA is the lifebelt you need so you can spend time improving your service rather than drowning. #DemandBetterVoteYes
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Negotiations update for resident doctors in England
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May 11
Senior doctors in the NHS in England will begin voting today on whether to take strike action later this year.
Dr Shanu Datta from the British Medical Association told #BBCBreakfast their pay has been 'eroded since 2008' and they want more time for non-surgical tasks
bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cpvn4e…
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May 10
Minister @zubirahmed, a transplant surgeon, told me that in January he had to decline a kidney for someone because a lack of access to GP records at a weekend meant he couldn't be sure the organ was safe. GPs meanwhile still rely on letters from hospitals after a patient stays in
May 10
🚨 GPs and hospitals will be forced to share patient data with each other in a push by Labour to join up siloed parts of the NHS, under legislation set to be announced in the King’s Speech on Wednesday thetimes.com/article/3feeabb…
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May 1
Doctor substitution is rising, and patients are being left unsure who is actually responsible for their care.
Our new Doctor lanyards and badge holders are now available to order, a practical step to restore clarity and protect patients. #AskForADoctor
shorturl.at/JWeFy
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On International Workers’ Day, we stand with doctors as workers.
Being a union matters because strong collective organisation improves working conditions, protects pay and contracts, and gives doctors a voice at work.
ALT Being a union matters for doctors, for patients, and for the NHS.
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A new generation of doctors and nurses are training for careers in the NHS.
As they look to the future, they’re setting out the changes they hope the next Scottish government will consider.
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Apr 27
The Tories want to scrap facility time.
That’s the time union reps use to help workers, resolve problems and keep people safe at work.
This isn’t reform. It’s an attack on working people, and it’s exactly what we’ve come to expect from the Tories.
cityam.com/tories-pledge-to-…
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Substitution of doctors with untrained staff in our overwhelmed and underfunded NHS is a recipe for disaster theguardian.com/society/2026…
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Apr 22
LAST DAY to safely post your BMA Council ballot.
If it’s still sitting on your desk, unopened or half-filled, this is your last chance. These elections only come around every 3 years and shape the direction of the BMA.
Vote DoctorsTogether candidates in order and post it TODAY.
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Apr 22
It’s a lovely sunny day to post back your BMA Council Ballot!
This is the last safe date to post them, don’t leave it any longer.
Vote for DoctorsTogether candidates for BMA council - reps who will keep delivering wins for doctors.
Apr 22
LAST DAY to safely post your BMA Council ballot.
If it’s still sitting on your desk, unopened or half-filled, this is your last chance. These elections only come around every 3 years and shape the direction of the BMA.
Vote DoctorsTogether candidates in order and post it TODAY.
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