I’m standing for the RCGP President election and I would be grateful for your vote. I’m committed to being my authentic self, representing everyday GPs, supporting colleagues from all backgrounds as a Training Programme Director, and speaking truth to power through my Freedom to Speak Up role.

🚨 New research alert 🚨 Our study in BMJ Open @bmj.com examines experiences of less-than-full-time (LTFT) postgraduate medical training in Ireland. bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/2/e… A short 🧵 on why LTFT matters for training, burnout, and the future of the workforce#MedSkyk#irishmeded 1️⃣

We need to face uncomfortable truths about diversity in our medical workforce - my thoughts for @bmj.com www.bmj.com/content/388/...

Has racism improved in the NHS and UK medicine? Mala Rao sees shoots of hope, but Victor Adebowale argues that any progress still has a long way to go www.bmj.com/content/388/...

The @bmj_latest have published my latest piece on the importance of patient empowerment in #gynaecology, with a focus on #pain. Comments and critiques welcome. #WomensHealth www.bmj.com/content/388/...

Look forward to sharing some insights on building connection and confidence at the Turkish Doctors in the UK 2nd Annual Symposium. Join us for the conference and Iftar/dinner! 🇹🇷🇬🇧

Just over a year at Hereford County Hospital done ✅ Loved being part of this warm & welcoming #OccupationalHealth team looking after Wye Valley NHS Trust staff ⭐ Memories of kitchen chats, conference & driving fun 😉 & a double award-winning night in Manchester. Thanks for looking after me too 💙

Also huge thanks to our amazing members including @zarahms.bsky.social @draaliya.bsky.social @nazreeniqbal.bsky.social & many more (I need to find more of our members to follow on this platform!)

Many thanks to @muslimwomen.bsky.social for speaking to me about the work of the @nhsmuslimwomen.bsky.social If you want to find out more about the network, then have a read! #NHSMuslimWomen

The Turkish Doctors in the UK 2nd Annual Symposium “Navigating success and cultural integration” is open for booking! 📆 15th March 🕰️ 8am - 5pm 📍 RCGP London 🔗 www.est-health.com/event-detail...

In the most recent episode of Sharp Scratch, we chatted with @drrageshri.bsky.social to discuss the importance of listening to our patients and the potential consequences of when we don’t listen properly. www.bmj.com/sharpscratch

📢 Join us at Best Practice London on 26th Feb! We’ll be sharing how our pioneering large-scale mental health virtual group consultations are transforming primary care—widening access to support, reducing workload, and improving patient outcomes. ⏰ 10:00 - 10:45 📍 Best Practice Workshop Theatre

Endometriosis is a chronic condition where endometrium-like tissue grows outside the uterus. This article summarises recently updated recommendations from NICE, specifically focusing on factors associated with time to diagnosis Includes an infographic www.bmj.com/content/388/...

How should I deal with a rude colleague? Confronting poor behaviour from someone you work with can seem difficult but there are ways to respond, @abirimmer.bsky.social hears www.bmj.com/content/388/...

The rise of “strongman” leaders globally demands a feminist pushback to fight for social justice. Lynsey Robinson, SharmilaMhatre, and @kentbuse.bsky.social @gh5050.bsky.social outline three areas of action for the year ahead www.bmj.com/content/388/...

Excellent podcast hosted by @tarageorge.bsky.social, with Dr Zalan Alam, a friend & GP whose insights I’ve appreciated over many years Podcast notes includes a link to the Veteran Friendly Practice scheme, set up by inspirational past Midland Faculty Chair @rcgp.bsky.social Retd Brig Robin Simpson

Delighted to be back at the Olympia in London, chairing day 2 of @womenshealthpc.bsky.social It’ll be a packed two days of learning and networking with healthcare professionals and policymakers looking to improve health outcomes for women. Join me! 🔗 www.womenshealthprofessionalcare.co.uk/schedule

Public mental health is the art and science of improving mental health and wellbeing through the organised efforts and informed choices of society. The Faculty is joining with the @rcpsych.bsky.social to deliver a major conference on public mental health. www.rcpsych.ac.uk/events/confe...

Thank you for such a warm welcome dear Aaliya! Looking forward to getting to know all my neighbours again in a friendlier neighbourhood!

Slowly, but surely people are moving over from the other place… Delighted to welcome friend and fellow #RCGPCouncil member @drshamila.bsky.social to Bluesky 💙 She brings knowledge, experience and wisdom, worth following!

Important to spell out to kids, teenagers and also adults that others abandoning a friendship or a relationship with them is not related to their self worth. Explain that relationships are human interactions that are by nature fluctuating and changing. Tell them from a young age ‘it’s not personal’.

I’ve been asked to do something that falls outside my role, what should I do? It can be hard to know how to respond when asked to undertake a task that isn’t part of your role, but there are ways to deal with it, @abirimmer.bsky.social hears www.bmj.com/content/388/...

“Cycle syncing”—a trend promoted by influencers—claims aligning work tasks with the menstrual cycle can improve productivity. Sangeetha Nadarajah reports on doubts about the evidence behind these claims and concerns they perpetuate harmful gender stereotypes www.bmj.com/content/388/...

The true number of people who have died directly from war in Gaza is around 41% higher than the official figures reported by Palestine’s health ministry, a study published in the Lancet has found www.bmj.com/content/388/...

"The problem is a lack of jobs for doctors, resulting in questions about competition for jobs between local graduates and international medical graduates." The new storm propagated by poor medical workforce planning is now upon us, writes @parthaskar.bsky.social www.bmj.com/content/388/...

Our Awards & Prizes 2025 programme is open for nominations! bsky.app/profile/fphu...

Visit our workforce wellbeing resource webpage and learn more about our FPH Wellbeing Champions. bsky.app/profile/fphu...

CAT ADVISORY: Temperatures in the UK could drop to -10c tonight. All cats should IMMEDIATELY find the warmest spot in the house and stay there. Tell humans to bring you snacks and to keep the second warmest spot free in case you want a change of scenery.

"The culture in healthcare that expects doctors to be heroic and resilient to a superhuman degree, with an intense workload, is toxic and increases their suicide risk." We can do more to prevent healthcare worker suicides, writes @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social www.bmj.com/content/388/...

New paper from the RBD2 team looking at techostress, suffering and relational strain in contemporary general practice bjgp.org/content/earl...

We need to prepare public health students for the real world they will graduate into, a world rife with populist politics, polarization, anti-science, and a weary public that has lost trust in science Next week, I will co-teach a course on communication, advocacy & diplomacy for MPH students

You can also use the NHS App to register your organ donation decision. There are currently 7,977 people waiting for a transplant in the UK including 281 children. It only takes a few minutes - please do it today.

BJGPLife: Crossing the Rubicon: assisted dying in general practice bjgplife.com/crossin...

2025 PPIE Conference at UofGlasgow - Call for Contributors! Seeking 15min presentations & posters. Submit 250-word abstracts by Jan 10 to [email protected]. NIHR-funded, expenses covered. Please share!

WEBINAR CATCH UP: How can employers and the government ensure #HealthierWorkingLives? In July, @jobibby.bsky.social discussed with: 🎤 @zubhaque.bsky.social 🎤 Nicola Smith, @the-tuc.bsky.social 🎤 Matthew Taylor, @nhsconfed.bsky.social 🎤 @wilsontony.bsky.social https://buff.ly/4gJD3vS

There's a growing appreciation of the importance of trust for team leadership & effective change. As leaders we're signal generators - our smallest actions/interactions can build or destroy trust. A piece on powerful, practical ways we can build trust: medium.com/management-m.... By Pinnacle Project

Morning Charlie and Happy Boxing Day! @jessmorgan.bsky.social and I discuss this lots - we put a few thoughts down here for @doctorsindistress.bsky.social doctors-in-distress.org.uk/what-works-f...

UK doctors and nurses with long Covid to sue for compensation "Nearly 300 British doctors, nurses and other health workers with long Covid are suing the health service for compensation, saying they were not given proper protection during the pandemic. 1/ www.irishtimes.com/world/uk/202...

Last few weeks to nominate colleagues for an education award, with thanks to our partners at NAMEN. mededleaders.co.uk/news-and-art...

Today @rcphysicians.bsky.social published guidance on #HealthInequalities for physicians, highlighting actions they can take to prioritise these at work I'm pleased to have contributed in a small part to this, as part of the consultation process Read the guidance here www.rcp.ac.uk/improving-ca...

Our analysis shows that 13 million people in the UK work for employers where managers aren't given training in how to promote health and wellbeing. Line managers are uniquely placed to make a positive impact on health. More in @personneltoday.bsky.social 👇 🔗 www.personneltoday.com/hr/workplace...

Employee wellbeing in the future of work - Motivated and happy employees are at the core of the future of work. John Cradden outlines what SME employers need to know #work #careers #SMEs #futureofwork #hr www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/emp...

If this is directly relevant to you please let us know: Investigating the Investigators

Are you a UK medical student frustrated with foundation programme recruitment? Take 5 minutes to complete our survey to help change it for the better! #MedEd #MedSky 🖇️ app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/newcastle/...

My latest @bmj.com on why an experienced workforce is necessary for safety and productivity www.bmj.com/content/387/...

An honour to be the 1st guest on this @the-bma.bsky.social podcast! Thanks @alexcauvi.bsky.social Maggie Shui & Seren_Boyd for making this happen! I discuss my book #Unheard, the medical practice of silencing & how better listening throughout medicine improves patient outcomes & health equity.

As #16DaysOfActivism conclude, the goal to end violence toward women is far from over #VAW #GBV #genderequality Heading into a tumultuous 2025, here are 3 things we health professionals & advocates can do to demand action on gender based violence: NEW in @bmj.com www.bmj.com/content/387/...

Help wanted! I'm looking for someone to write 300 words on "How do we create a sense of team?" (in a medical setting) in the next couple of days 😬 Please email for more info - [email protected]

On #UHCDay & beyond we need competent leaders who can: Enable transformational change Have courage embracing differences Navigate the stormy waters ahead for #GlobalHealth But there's a problem. We discuss that problem & 5 key actions in @bmj.com www.bmj.com/content/387/...

All ready for tomorrow’s launch event of “Afaf above the water” a charity in memory of the daughter of our #Coventry #GP colleague. The stalls will be in Coventry town centre behind Primark 12-4. Come and say hello, enjoy a falafel sandwich or a cupcake raising money for charity.