NHS GP partner. Dep Chair BMA GP Cttee (England). BMA Council. Author 'NHS for Sale'. Vilified in print by Boris Johnson. Lover of NHS. Trade Unionist.
Aug 27, 2021 • 5 tweets • 3 min read
Today, myself & 5 GP colleagues spent a few hrs between us working out which blood tests were ‘urgent’ & which could be cancelled.This is because @NHSEngland & @DHSCgovuk have no contingency in place for the blood bottle shortage we see. We were diverted away from patient care /1
…at a time when our patients needed us. Our superb staff then had to phone the patients to advise them of the cancellation. Most patients were understanding but they got abuse & vitriol from some. As ever our staff were polite & professional … /2
May 14, 2021 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
It’s been a bruising day for GPs and their staff across the country.
Working non stop (and face to face) during the past year has been ignored by parts of the media and now it seems NHS England.
Anxiety, depression & PTSD is increasing. We are 10,000 GPs short and…
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….. we have 1/3 of the number of beds per head of population compared to Germany.
1,000,000 appointments per day in general practice. Unlimited access to GPs for about £120 per year per patient. A bargain.
Embracing new technology and working closely with patients…..
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Oct 27, 2019 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
I wonder if @RMTunion@ASLEFunion@Manuel_TSSA are aware what happened at Stafford last night. Over a 1000 people told to leave multiple trains by @VirginTrains at 9pm and advised ‘no onward transport will be provided’. Major incident at station with staff unable to cope /1
The police had to be called. Elderly in wheelchairs outside were cold and vulnerable. Small babies and parents no idea what to do. All hotel rooms booked up. Some coaches arrived and drivers didn’t know what was happening nor where to go. There were no contingency plans /2
