April 2020: NHS workers plead with the government for PPE so we can work safely.

April 2024:

Today I wrote to Dame Eady President of the EAT. I effectively asked;

What is the point of an appeal that ignores the main issue in my case. We all know what that is and it's time to deal with it.

drchrisday.co.uk/letter-to-dame…

Dr Jenny Vaughan reached out to me and impacted my life in a profound way. She leaves behind a legacy that should serve as an inspiration to all doctors.

“If you’re alleging corruption, I think that’s a very very very very strong accusation.'

Matthew Wright asks business minister Kevin Hollinrake if the ‘link’ between Tory donors and the awarding of government contracts should be ‘broken.’

This may come as a surprise to many, but I was recently introduced to Matt Hancock, and after hours of talks, I can confirm the rumours: I'll be standing as a Tory MP in the next election! 🟦

Dr Meenal Viz 💙 Dr Matt Prescott They’ll simply stage a vote in a parliament affirming that there are loads more cancer doctors and hey presto you have loads more cancer doctors. Quite incredible x

I'm going to call this a big, fat lie.

42,600 more cancer doctors?!

There are approximately 1,000 full-time clinical oncologists in the UK.

A mum's been told her 10-year-old daughter's spinal condition is now inoperable after planned NHS surgery was cancelled seven times. A surgeon has been suspended a day after meeting a BBC journalist and the girl's family to discuss concerns about the case. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla…

Mothers of the world, unite.

I wrote about the state of England’s maternity services, a little girl who died at a few hours old, and a doctor who claims he was sacked for whistleblowing The Guardian
theguardian.com/society/2024/m…

I never thought I could cringe at a government.

This is awful. In Andalucía we have 'Salud Responde', by phone or app. You're asked if you want a phone or in-person appointment, and if using the app a calendar pops up with the times appointments are available. Click on one and you have the appointment. UK needs this too.

Celebrated my birthday today by taking Anoushka to get vaccinated! 🥳

A sharp pinch. A few tears. Then playing happily for the rest of the day!

Please vaccinate your kids! 💉

Four years ago today: lockdown, total chaos, a pregnant doctor with no PPE.

Today: no lockdown, total chaos as a doctor with two children.

Saturday night. ✅️
Kids asleep. ✅️
Fancy dinner made. ✅️
Dishes done ✅️
Arguing with my husband for 30mins about which movie to watch ✅️
We both get annoyed ✅️
Give up on movie ✅️
Watch Uncle Roger on YouTube ✅️

Esther McVey, Minister for Common Sense, and her husband talk a lot about wasteful public spending. But how careful are they with your money in their own lives? We’ve found out. 👀

An unspoken problem with our Royal Colleges, GMC and CMOs is 'gong culture'. They're too worried about upsetting politicians and missing out on an honour in memory of the British Empire. So they don't stand up for patients, public health or the medical profession they represent.

DAMNING report—

The last decade has seen the UK’s child poverty rates increase more than any advanced economy..

ft.com/content/55072b…

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