GP services account for about 8% of the NHS budget in England. Cutting GP-led services won't generate much funding for the rest of the NHS. In contrast, restoring GP spending to 11% of the NHS budget - what it was 15 years ago - would have a dramatic effect on access to care.

12 years ago today, Benjamin Robinson played rugby for his school and lost his life. He was 14. Ben’s memory, and the strength and quiet dignity of his parents is a huge driving force behind what we do. No ifs, no buts. “If in doubt, sit them out.” ➡️bit.ly/3Y7doE8

Why it might be hard to see a GP 27000 total - 1900 fewer than 2010 130000 Hospital Drs - 29000 more than 2010 7% increase in population 15% increase in the number of patients per GP #GPCrisis

On April 15, 2013, two explosions rocked the finish line of the Boston Marathon. A decade later, leaders from the front lines and emergency preparedness experts will tell the inside story of the response and share lessons learned. hsph.harvard.edu/event/the-bost…

Our latest CPET publication demonstrating the importance of assessing patient fitness relative to sex for surgical risk stratification. Open access link: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11… Richard Davies Ronan Berg Dr Ian A Damian M. Bailey European Journal of Clinical Investigation

GPs ARE SINKING NHSE imposing a New Contract from 1st April GPs are being taken for fools 2.7% increase in Funding Additional work - wellbeing - patient satisfaction- improve access But 10% increase in costs - 20% increase in demand GPs & staff leaving Blame MPs not GPs

The A to Z of Artificial Intelligence ti.me/41uZ4qJ

Sri Lanka says what America won't.

ChatGPT Bot Flunks Gastroenterology Exam medscape.com/viewarticle/99…

Billy Joel proves he's more than just the Piano Man in epic BST Hyde Park show metro.co.uk/2023/07/08/bil… via Metro

So much smearing & belittling of consultants in the press, but this, from today’s The Times and The Sunday Times letters page, could not have put it more beautifully. Pls RT if you agree. #NHS 💙

In medicine, new drugs / technology / new ways of working enter clinical practice when: 1) they are shown to have better clinical outcomes to existing practice 2) they are cheaper ( with similar or better outcomes ) Anaesthetic associates are not doctors / anaesthetists and

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Congratulations to the brilliant cast, creatives and teams behind #Nye!👏 We hope you enjoyed the play at your local cinema.

Billy Joel and his killer band was absolutely superb tonight in Cardiff. The stadium was in fine voice too ❤️ #billyjoel

Branden Baptiste, the first person in the world to receive base editing for sickle cell disease, reflects on how his life has changed since he received the new form of gene therapy (via Boston Children's) on.bchil.org/3OUocCR

You did it! Thank you to the wonderful #OUfamily for raising over £193,000 for the Open Futures Fund – thanks to you, more students can begin their OU journey and unlock their potential!

For all the glorious rugby, stumbling upon this little piece of heaven remains the highlight of my weekend LWRFC Choir

From the art of reading minds to a robot that can do your chores, these are the most-watched TED Talks of this year — did any of your favorites make the list? Watch them all here: t.ted.com/lSTnxD9

I want to explain to constituents why I’m supporting resident doctors who are taking strike action. I know strikes are unpopular with many people. I understand that. When doctors strike, it can feel worrying or frustrating, especially when it affects patients and their families.