This from Rt Hon Chris Skidmore . Honest , true , bold and credible . It’s tragic that a minister with such passion for positive change is forced to demonstrate their integrity by resigning - just when we need them most . I met with him recently - I was impressed and now more so . Please

Annie Nightingale ✨ heartbroken to hear the news. the original trailblazer for us women in radio she loved music like no other… and could out last any of us at the party so grateful for all the love & support she offered me over the years what a dame… rest well ❤️

Tomorrow, a crucial piece of legislation around healthcare will be scrutinised by MPs. It will happen in a committee room, away from the main chambers, on a whisper. If it passes, it will worsen the health of the UK population. Did you know about it? No? A thread 🧵

They usually undergo about 2 years of training following a previous degree, unlike doctors who do at 5-6 years (sometimes 4 years with a previous degree). There are edge cases here but this is predominantly the case.

A first year doctor in the NHS works under a tight framework, so much so that they cannot fully register with the GMC for another year. To become trained to expert level, you would work for at least 5 further years to be a new GP or double that for a specialist in hospital.

MAPs are not regulated. They have voluntary registers at a few Royal Colleges, but no statutory process to ensure they do not act dishonestly or recklessly to harm the public.

As a result, and an effectively unrestricted scope of practice, MAPs have been used in inappropriate roles—especially in the last few years. We have seen notable examples such as PAs involved in neurosurgery. Some of these say they are learning anatomy on the job.

Ah, but one further thing — they are not cheaper. A foundation doctor, who might oversee the work of a PA on a ward and prescribe for them, gets paid a salary of £28,274 pa for a 9-5 job. A first day PA would receive £35,392.

Statutory instruments are meant for technical pieces of legislation. They are almost always passed, in as little as 15-20 minutes. They were not intended for complex, controversial legislation like the regulation of potentially dangerous medical replacements.

Concerns ranging from illegal prescribing, missed diagnoses including deaths, and replacing doctors on medical rotas. Why would institutions meant to protect the value of a doctor support these changes? That is a question that needs a deep dive, and some good journalism.

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Our upcoming #ReUseNow webinar explores reuse of MEP services in construction. 3 Oct 2024 @ 12:00. Free for ASBP members From £10 for others. asbp.org.uk/events/reusing… Speakers: CIBSE Kiru Balson, Max Fordham LLP Peter Kelly, ISG Nik Van Den Broek, Victaulic Paul Groves, Ecoduct