‘These figures are particularly concerning in light of the recent pledge…to have hundreds of thousands of additional appointments and procedures available each year.’ 🗣️ SCC chair Alan Robertson comments on new consultant vacancy figures Read more 👇 bma.org.uk/bma-media-cent…

New opportunity in Forth Valley for a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?… Get in touch if interested, we always welcome a chat 😃

In June you can join experts from different health care backgrounds for our Frailty Conference. Discussions will focus on caring for older adults in different settings and will include a keynote lecture from Professor Chris Whitty. Find out more at: rcp.sg/frailty Kirsty Colquhoun

🗣️ ‘This report shines a light on the harsh reality that many ethnic minority doctors in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 are still experiencing racism' Sajid Farid comments on BMA Scotland survey which found 2/3rds have experienced or witnessed incidents in the workplace Read here⬇️ bmascotland.home.blog/2025/02/20/rep…

Stroke is the #2 cause of death—yet missing from global health agendas. That must change. Proud to join as a founding member of the Global Stroke Action Coalition (GSAC) to demand action at the United Nations to Prioritize stroke & Expand access to thrombectomy youtu.be/Q1U-qeRBswc?si…

#STROKE: In a cohort of 1,446 stroke survivors, reduced sitting time and increased physical activity were associated with a reduced risk of subsequent ischemic stroke. Gustavo Saposnik 🌐 #AHAJournals ahajrnls.org/3GG5Pkk

A reminder to sign up for the Frailty conference at Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow in conjunction with British Geriatrics Society A great line up of speakers / and now a great array of posters!

🗣️'The emerging medical unemployment crisis in Scotland...is by extension a crisis for our NHS and patients' Chris Smith comments on a new BMA Scotland survey which found 7 in 10 resident doctors are concerned about unemployment Full story 👇 dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-…

🚨 UPDATE: Consultant and SAS doctors - read the latest on the Scottish Government's "breach of trust" on pay discussions. Dr Alan Robertson and Dr Sine Steele's blog outlines how last year's agreement is not being honoured, and our next steps. 👇👇👇 bmascotland.home.blog/2025/06/12/bre…

They’re the NHS doctors working through the night. Caring for patients, responding to emergencies, and supporting families - day in, day out. And they’re paid just £17.56/hr. Resident doctors are asking for £22.67/hr. That’s what their pay would be if it hadn’t been cut in real

📣NEW: Pay update for consultant & SAS doctors ✍️ ‘We will give our negotiations some further time to run…however this is a time limited process that must proceed at speed’ Read👇for the pay negs latest & steps you can take to support this work bmascotland.home.blog/2025/06/23/con…

With Resident Doctors meeting Wes Streeting as justified English strikes loom, UK Government failures to make the journey towards FPR have been laid bare BMA Scotland RDC is in pay negs w/ Scottish Government They must learn from Westminster mistakes to avoid action: bmascotland.home.blog/2025/07/17/how…

Looking to start your career in healthcare? Apply now for our Modern Apprentice Clinical Support Worker role — no experience needed, perfect for school leavers! apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?… Deadline is Friday 8 August 2025

Professor Karen Goudie has been appointed as the new Executive Nurse Director for NHS Forth Valley, following a competitive recruitment process which attracted a high calibre of senior nursing candidates from across the country. To read more ⬇ nhsforthvalley.com/new-executive-…

Nursing Adverse Event Workshop. 25th August 1-145pm 145-230pm 26th August 1-145pm 145-230pm 230-315pm Seminar room 7, FVRH For more info or to book visit Turas Learn NHS FV : Adverse Events Workshop | Turas | Learn share.google/SAq0jq263h4ZOq…

Scottish Wound Healing Strategy. The national association of TVNs requires your help. Please see poster or email sent to you in July for details. More info & power point presentation can be found in the Tissue Viability Section on the Practice development learning zone page.

Are you a newly appointed consultant, or about to be appointed? If so, our essential course will help you by going through the major issues you will encounter in the first years following your appointment. Book your place at: rcp.sg/panc John Harden

Pancreatic cancer, often linked to smoking, obesity and diabetes, is predicted to become the 2nd leading cause of cancer-related death by 2030. A Seminar discusses the need for novel therapies & future directions for research: hubs.li/Q03DxPZL0