South African president says ICJ case against Israel is ongoing - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/south-african-president-says-icj-case-against-israel-ongoing

NEW: There’s a disaster unfolding in Alaska right now. And no major network is covering it. The remnants of Typhoon Halong battered western Alaska overnight. Homes, with people in them, have literally been swept into the Bering Strait. At least 20 are missing. No comment from any federal agency.

Doctors have criticised SNP plans to adopt English-style GP walk-in centres in Scotland, warning that they risked making the crisis in the NHS worse

Vaccines are safe and effective. Autism isn't caused by vaccines, and autistic people and their families deserve our support. When you want information, ask your doctor. It's more important than ever for all of us to speak plainly, truthfully, and directly about public health.

BBC News shows new drone footage, "80% of all building sin Gaza are destroyed or damaged"

The Spectator (owned by GBNews owner Paul Marshall - estimated wealth of £800 million) doesn’t like taxing wealth fairly. I wonder how they got to this editorial decision? Let’s tax wealth fairly, fund front line services & make hope normal again. join.greenparty.org.uk

Apparently, they don’t hand out a Nobel Peace Prize to those who negotiated a ceasefire they had sabotaged a year ago just to get elected.

The number of homicides in London in the first nine months of 2025 was lower than in any year since monthly records began in 2003. That is thanks to the intelligence-led enforcement, vital prevention work led by my VRU & MOPAC's pioneering efforts to tackle reoffending.

Hate has no place in London. Now more than ever, we must unite to build stronger, kinder communities. My London – the London I’ll keep standing up for – is a city where diversity is a strength to be celebrated, not a weakness to be hidden.

🩺Equality in the Medical Workforce. 👋Today we focus on fairness and inclusion. SAS doctors deserve equal recognition and opportunity. 🔗 bma.org.uk/news-and-opi... #EqualityInMedicine #SASWeek25 #InclusionMatters

Equity of opportunity, parity of esteem #SASsix #SASweek25 #NHS

SAS doctors – make your voice heard! Join the SAS regional representative network and help shape local and national RCP initiatives. 🔗Find out more and apply: ow.ly/kUMZ50X94hS #SASWeek25

Day 4 of #SASWeek25 has been full of activity and discussion about equalities and the Medical Workforce Race Equality Standard - we all need to challenge ourselves on this. Have you read the latest Five Years on report? Here’s our summary and links

Day 5 #SASWeek25 SAS advocate and wellbeing www.northumbria.nhs.uk/media-centre...

SAS doctors – ready to grow in your career? Attend our new consultant forums or the National new consultants conference for guidance, skills and networking! Forums: https://ow.ly/raO450X3GY8 Conference: https://ow.ly/3BrO50X3GY7 #SASWeek25

It’s #SASWeek25! We’ve been spotlighting our incredible specialty, associate specialist & specialist doctors. We wrap up with Dr Adriana Botello, anaesthesia specialty doctor at ARI — thanks to her & colleagues for sharing their insights!

It's the final day of #SASWeek25 and today's themes are advocacy and wellbeing (1/2) Here's how we've been championing SAS recently ✔️ Hosted a SAS reception at the Houses of Parliament ✔️ Advocated for SAS doctors with politicians throughout the UK ✔️ Representation of SAS on Board and committees

🗣️Celebrating SAS Advocates & Wellbeing. We close #SASWeek25 with those who champion the SAS grade. 👩‍⚕️Let’s continue to support each other and build a healthier, more inclusive medical workforce 🔗https://bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/career-progression/sas-development/sas-week#dayfive

Flexibility is part of the future of medical training – not a fringe experiment. In this month’s #Commentary magazine, Dr Simon Patten shares his thoughts about why alternative training pathways are vital – and some ways that hospitals can implement them: ow.ly/5LKN50X7NfJ #SASWeek25

#SASWeek25 SAS doctors now make up over 20% of the anaesthetic workforce and, along with LEDs, are the fastest growing group in the NHS. buff.ly/yRKXv68 Check out our updated SAS Handbook for practical guidance and answers to common questions ➡️ buff.ly/fIg8mQr

As part of our #SASWeek25 celebrations, our @EMSAS_RCEM Chair sat down with Dr Agnes Ngassa, an Emergency Associate Specialist at Hillingdon Hospital, to discuss career development, SAS representation in the College, and our upcoming EMSAS Conference. Watch here:

On this final day of #SASWeek25 we have been focused on the SAS Advocate role and wellbeing. The NHS needs to ensure the wellbeing of its SAS workforce so that they can flourish in an environment where their contributions, and also their needs, are respected and recognised

Happy #SASWeek25 again everyone - it’s been great to see so many people and organisations sharing insights, celebrations, and challenges. There is a lot more we need to do, so let’s keep highlighting what’s needed and sharing ways forward to keep this work going all year round.

As #SASWeek25 comes to a close, we are proud to highlight the incredible work of #SASdoctors. 👉Recap on SAS Week: ow.ly/QOfg50X3Heu #MedicalLeadership #CareerDevelopment

In celebration of our #SASAnaesthetists - meet Dr Rachel Awan, Dr Mo Asif, Dr Pete Forster, Dr Becca Gayner, Dr Malar Vizhi, Dr Rebecca Williams & Dr Terren Ku. Experts in regional, obstetrics, trauma & much more. Inspirational leaders & excellent anaesthetists. Thank you for everything #SASWeek

🎥 Missed last week’s SAS Week webinar? Catch up on “Unlocking the Potential: Specialty Doctor to Specialist” Hear from NISASC about recent updates, a Q&A session, career tips & panel on Specialist role transition. Watch now: youtu.be/NcthHMzN3a4 #SASWeek25

Celebratory #SASWeek25 lunch with #SAS #doctors & #consultants at Royal Surrey ED team today. Discussing #SASsix, contracts & our members views on why they joined & how your #HospitalDoctorsUnion really has your back! @hcsa-com.bsky.social

This final day of #SASWeek25, your #HospitalDoctorsUnion wants to hear from #SAS #IMG & #LED #doctors #SASsix Through face to face engagement we've heard the #wellbeing impact of contractual changes, bullying, lack of progression & exclusion at work You have a voice & we are here to support you!

To conclude #SASWeek25, we examine the theme of SAS advocacy and wellbeing. 🧾In her Bulletin article, Dr Zoe Robertson reflects on the work of Northumbria Foundation NHS Trust to deliver the #SASsix asks, initiated by The SAS Collective. Learn more 👉 ow.ly/9Ngq50X9HO7 #Ansky #Medsky

SAS doctors keep the NHS running but many face bullying, limited career progression & exclusion from leadership opportunities. Today’s theme for #SASWeek25 is wellbeing. Please share your experience in HCSA’s survey & help us drive change 👉📋 surveymonkey.com/r/SASsurvey #HospitalDoctorsUnion

This final day of #SASWeek25, your #HospitalDoctorsUnion wants to hear from #SAS #IMG & #LED #doctors #SASsix Through face to face engagement we've heard the #wellbeing impact of contractual changes, bullying, lack of progression & exclusion at work You have a voice & we are here to support you!

As part of #SASWeek25, non-members can access RCP Launchpad! Hear from Dr Jaideep Kitson on progressing the portfolio pathway and 5 top tips from portfolio pathway evaluator Dr Ryan Hobbs. Find out more: ow.ly/uRb950X90pr

Are you ready to play a vital role in representing SAS and LE surgeons at a national level? Join our SAS Forum and share your expertise, grow your network and make an impact. Apply by 31 October 2025. For eligibility: https://ow.ly/UW8850X6XGR #SASWeek25

It's #SASWeek25 Day 3 and today we're focusing on extended roles and development for SAS doctors and dentists. The NHS Employers SAS Week 2025 webpage has new updates each day this week, with links to resources for each theme. Keep checking in for more!

Great tips for leadership development here! #SASWeek25

SAS development is today’s #SASWeek25 theme - and who better than Dr Rob Fleming to share his top four lessons for achieving your goals? ⬇️ 1. Put yourself forward 2. Have a vision 3. Relationships matter 4. Keep yourself well Read his Bulletin article 👉 https://ow.ly/ZaOF50X7SlP

I hope folks enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it. "Advice is a form of nostalgia. Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it’s worth." Still though, wear sunscreen folks. #SASweek25

We appreciate everyone posting on #SASWeek25, not only here but across a range of social media platforms. It's a week to celebrate the essential work and skills of #SASdoctors and #SASdentists, and to challenge us all to do more to provide support, development and opportunities.

Day 4 #SASWeek25 www.northumbria.nhs.uk/media-centre...

As we celebrate #SASWeek25, our EMSAS Chair is excited to remind you about an event that’s for you – our EMSAS doctors. Our EMSAS Conference - taking place in Cardiff and virtually on 12-13 November. Register here: rcem.ac.uk/virtual-e...#SASWeek25,

Thursday’s #SASWeek25 spotlight: Dr Louise Simpson, breast surgery specialist at ARI since 2009, helping highlight the vital role of speciality doctors.

Did we mention it’s #SASWeek25, celebrating speciality, associate specialist and specialist doctors? Here’s Dr Rebecca Clarke to explain a bit about what her associate specialist role in acute stroke care in hospital is like.

Equity of opportunity, parity of esteem #SASsix #SASweek25 #NHS

Day four of #SASWeek25 🥳 "I think it's really important that people recognise that SAS careers are a viable alternative to the standard training pathway" 📽️ Hear why Mark chose the SAS path below

Today’s #SASWeek25 theme is Equalities & the Medical Workforce Race Equality Standard. In this article, Sophie Jackman & Dr Sarah Thornton discuss the stats from the General Medical Council survey of anaesthetists in training, recruitment data & progression data 📉 🧾https://ow.ly/tnvU50X8lYL

#SASsix #SASweek25 #NHS

SAS Celebrates Week: rcpsych.ac.uk/members/spec... RCPsych SAS Strategy: rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default... SAS six statements: sascollective.com/sassix

Day 4 #SASWeek25 & the EDI challenges are clear. Your #HospitalDoctorsUnion are ready to respond! @hcsa-com.bsky.social @nhsemployers.bsky.social figures note 70% of the #SAS workforce is from overseas. There is lots more #WRES work to do around supporting black & minority ethnic #doctors #SASsix