Please give this a read. Deeply, deeply concerning 🚨 👉opendemocracy.net/en/elective-re…

Dear Rishi Sunak, Here's your weekly reminder that 10 years ago, the NHS was ranked the best healthcare system on the planet. We don't need a new system, we need a new government. The NHS is not safe in your hands. #SOSNHS

#RCGPCouncil kicks off with Chair Prof @KamilaRCGP full report Royal College of General Practitioners Have a look at rcgp.org.uk/representing-y… For latest stats

Discussion on definition of general practitioner #RCGPCouncil A rose by any other name What would you choose

How wages have faired. MPs: Pay ⬆️ 22% in real terms since 2010 Bankers: Bonuses ⬆️ 101% in cash terms since 2008 CEOs: Pay ⬆️ 23% in 2022 alone Teachers: Pay 🔻 24% since 2010 Nurses: Pay 🔻 20% since 2010 Whose wages are causing the inflation?

Spot on Jo Brand Pls RT if you agree. #SpreadTheWord

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Today, our Chair, Dame Carrie MacEwen, has written to all UK doctors, following the passing of new legislation that will see us become a multi-professional regulator. Carrie sets out our next steps to consult on the rules, standards and guidance needed to implement this

Today I have rejoined the Royal College of General Practitioners, having been a critic for years. Why? 1) they've seen sense on wanting Dr-led care 2) some excellent health inequalities work 3) most importantly, they've listened to members and will continue Attend as a General Practice rep, leave as a member.

I have written a blog post about today's #RCGPCouncil meeting - hopefully this will shed some light on what I, and others, are doing to represent you! Clearly, today's big victory was the #PhysicianAssociates paper, but we discussed other good stuff too! formbygp.com/heathers-notes…

Happy international women's day

Phenomenonal musical journey HELL'S KITCHEN: Alicia Keys’ Hit Broadway Musical tonight. Was an honour to witness the talent alongside Alicia Keys herself and hubby Swizzy. Outstanding performance by breakthrough star maleahjoy alongside shoshana. Took me right back to 2003 and Wembley Arena. #NYC #Broadway

Thank you Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley ITVX for your coverage of Calm @theCALMzon's deeply moving installation Westfield London where each of the 6,929 young people who took their lives in the last decade are repesented by birthday balloons. 🎂 🥹 Please visit in memory.

6,929 lives lost to suicide in young people in the last decade. Happy sight but now deeply saddening. Each balloon represents the age the young person would have been on their next birthday.Calm Jane Powell Westfield London #mental health awareness Royal College of General Practitioners @RCGPNWLondon

#RCGPcouncil Royal College of General Practitioners @RCGPNWLondon kicks off with a comprehensive event filled summary by Chair @KamilaRCGP .

RCGP governing UK Council has today voted to oppose a role for Physician Associates working in general practice.   You can read more here. rcgp.org.uk/news/physician…

A great and packed Royal College of General Practitioners council meeting yesterday with dynamic, informed and respectful debate on the role of PAs, future models of care, council communication platforms, the name of GP registrars and much more. Heather Ryan Selvaseelan Selvarajah Shamila Wanninayake Dr Carter Singh MBE Dr Dharman

Hybrid general practice fragments care and presents risks to patients and general practice’s core values which should be urgently addressed according to new research from Trisha Greenhalgh @oohgpwales doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2…   #PrimaryCare

Absolutely love these mini figures with hearing aids. Well done LEGO for being so inclusive and progressive. ❤️