Only just got round to reading this brilliant opinion piece by Iona Heath and Victor Montori. Short, well written and sums up the major problem with modern healthcare (with hints at potential solutions). Can't recommend it enough. bmj.com/content/380/bmj.p464
Been thinking about this story all day bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england… man undiagnosed with autism spends a lifetime waving at trucks, gaining purpose, identity & belonging & giving joy. Mum dies, he's diagnosed, moves into supported living & a risk assessment says he can't do it now?
My prayers are with @trussliz and her family following her resignation, and I give thanks for her public service to our country. We should always be grateful to those who take on the great and difficult responsibilities of leadership.
"There’s not enough work being done on community power within ICSs currently."
@ProfDonnaHall on how the NHS reforms - & should - involve patients & citizens.
New blog ✍️
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Our MD, @antonydnelson, is moving on after nearly 4 years here at Conexus. Whilst goodbyes are hard it does mean that we are looking for the next leader of our wonderful Conexus team.
we're being supported by David Hunter & James Mcleod at @Adecco_UKbeta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/j…
The loss of continuity and relationships with patients, leading to
impersonal ‘call-centre’ transactions, is a key factor in the decline in professional morale.
Interesting to flick through submissions to @CommonsHealth on Future of General Practice. Much consensus on the problems but less so on the solutions. This was my submission, reaching different conclusions from many: committees.parliament.uk/wri…@Jeremy_Hunt @MartinRCGP #TeamGP
Show this to your child whenever they have a tough day.
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ALT 1/ A bad day does not equal a bad life 2/ Not all thoughts are true 3/ Feelings are not facts 4/ The only way out is through 5/ Your worth is not contingent to your circumstances 6/ Nothing stays the same 7/ You can't be everything to everyone 8/ Be gentle with yourself and trust your inner voice, strength, resilience 9/ You are not alone. It's okay to ask for help 10/ Focus on things you can control
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4. They make no mention of the proactive, preventive, anticipatory care that is the bedrock of primary care: child and maternal health, long term conditions, screening, end of life care, relationship based care etc.
Can’t help but feel that the new GP contract announced yesterday risks worsening access for patients rather than improving it at a time when we need a rethink on how we provide care. Across lots of the country federations are already working closely with practices and PCNs to
Love this podcast with @nishmanek and our @NHSConfed chair @Voa1234 talking about how we trust and empower primary care “it’s the radar for what’s going on in the system”