Yup, this is why we need to respond to Sir Chris Whittys survey request about medical training for the future. We must plan for a workforce who can deliver healthcare aligned to needs of patients, the majority of which have MLTC. Similar, of course, for nursing/AHP @gerisoc.bsky.social

This was raised at last Cardiff RCP update - particuarly for elderly and Parkinson’s

I love visiting hospitals large & small and engaging with our doctors. But this was the best welcome ever 🐶😀. Ps not allowed in my cancer hospital - sadly.

I’m running for Clinical Vice President @rcphysicians.bsky.social Voting opens today. Read my bio. Vote Hilary. A vote for Integrity, Collaboration and Delivery.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article.... Love this - 5 meals is enough.

Facts over fear - silencing - we must stop it being the norm where ever we work

@nuffieldtrust.bsky.social @bmj.com round table -what stops NHS staff from speaking up? I hope to have brought ‘shop floor’ view representing members of @gerisoc.bsky.social &colleagues from across specialties @rcem.ac.uk @rcphysicians.bsky.social Also made me think of this article t.co/Ineaf2MTAA

www.bmj.com/content/388/.... I really hope I bring these principals to my day to day work with cancer & TBH great principals for all aspects of work

Great thread & sorry not to be there. Similar issues being discussed @commission for end of life care to inform report; how to identify people with needs, support through integrated approaches, what metrics to use, how to support staff across disciplines/sectors & engage public @gerisoc.bsky.social

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... We have recognised this for a long time - but finally seeing some green shoots of commitment to change

www.linkedin.com/posts/bevan-... Huge congratulations to a very good friend to the RCP in Wales

As a critical care nurse you are highly trained, your pay should reflect your specialist skills. If you're a critical care nurse join this empowering online session, designed exclusively for RCN members, to master the job evaluation system. Learn more ➡️ https://buff.ly/3ETnkNa

Delighted to announce our new @marmotihe.bsky.social collaboration with Public Health Scotland and three local areas publichealthscotland.scot/news/2025/fe...

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide, but survival chances vary drastically depending on where a woman lives https://go.nature.com/437wH5J

Yesterday RCN leaders and members met with Health Secretary Wes Streeting to offer their solutions for transforming our NHS and social care services. Members told him that for the next decade to be brighter, nursing must be at the heart of plans. Read the full story: https://buff.ly/410T6Pw

Today, @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social introduced a Ten Minute Rule Bill in Parliament that sets out to legally protect the title "nurse". The proposal states only those registered with @newsnmc.bsky.social as a registered nurse can use the title “nurse”. Find out more ⬇️ #ProtectNurse

Today is International Day of Women & Girls in Science! 💜👩‍🔬 Melville, a first year Non-Clinical PhD student & SciComms Ambassador at the Manchester Cancer Research Centre, asked our researchers for their advice to women & girls considering a career in science. 🔗 youtube.com/shorts/_zFUJ...

50% patients with lung cancer die in hospital in Wales. Admissions are long, multiple & for a lot of people it’s far from their choice. Needs are predictable - care is unplanned. @mariecurieuk.bsky.social @rcphysicians.bsky.social

Lower turnover rates for nurses and senior doctors at hospital level are associated with better health outcomes for patients with emergency hospital admissions @bmj.com.bsky.social www.bmj.com/content/387/...

"Social media platforms—the empire of these 'broligarchs'—are now a primary source of health information. Much of that information is either misinformation or disinformation and is therefore harmful to health and wellbeing" @kamranabbasi.bsky.social www.bmj.com/content/388/...

Yesterday’s #PMQs saw debate on NHS funding model following recent comments by Nigel Farage. Our report last year comparing social insurance and tax-funded systems found moving to a social insurance system would be disruptive and costly, with no evidence it would deliver benefits. buff.ly/3WOIstY

🆕 The government has announced extra funding for councils to provide public health services. We’ve welcomed the news, while cautioning the money may only go so far due to staff and service costs. 👇