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    Aug 6

    If you're a doctor based in England or Wales, we want to hear from you. Answer our latest COVID-19 tracker survey and help us lobby on the issues that matter to you

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  2. 20 hours ago

    Doctors in England and Wales: help us lobby on the issues that matter to you by completing our latest tracker survey:

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    Aug 9

    Today's column is about menopause in the workplace, and menopause generally -

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  4. Retweeted
    Aug 9

    The pandemic has highlighted the absolute long-overdue need to break down the artificial Berlin wall between primary and secondary care that works against patients and healthcare professionals alike - my latest blog via

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  5. Aug 8

    Even pre-pandemic, a no-deal Brexit would have been catastrophic for health services and our members in Northern Ireland - read the letter to Government from

    Chair of Council has written to to ensure there is continuity of services in event of no-deal Brexit - something that would be catastrophic for Northern Ireland
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  6. Retweeted
    Aug 8

    It’s not about the pandemic. Successive governments have driven down doctors’ wages - by more than 30% in the last decade alone - while raiding the pensions we saved for. Yet demands on doctors grow year on year. We’re not looking for a reward - just fair pay.

    We support NHS staff in calling for fair pay today. Our members and colleagues have worked long hours without proper protection, demonstrating unbelievable resilience and determination – the Government must recognise this by paying us fairly
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  7. Aug 8

    We support NHS staff in calling for fair pay today. Our members and colleagues have worked long hours without proper protection, demonstrating unbelievable resilience and determination – the Government must recognise this by paying us fairly

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  8. Aug 7

    Doctors from overseas whose exams were delayed due to COVID-19 will now be allowed to remain in the UK without additional charges. Huge thanks go to the collaborative efforts of . Our full statement:

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  9. Retweeted
    Aug 7

    Great to see highlight this issue. I hope it rubs off on non healthcare employers too!

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  10. Aug 7

    Read more on our calls reported in the Guardian today:

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  11. Aug 7

    A second wave mustn't leave non-COVID patients stranded - unable to access urgently needed treatment and tests. Comments from on behalf of members on the front page today:

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  12. Aug 6

    Doctors stranded by COVID-19 will now be able to sit their exams without having to pay to renew their visas, after BMA lobbying. We're delighted they will finally be able to cross this one last hurdle necessary for them to work in the NHS. Read more:

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  13. Retweeted
    Aug 6

    Important and personal contribution from NI consultants committee chair to this article. Read it in full here - Read the full BMA report on Challenging the culture on menopause for working doctors -

    Our members tell us they're not properly supported when experiencing the menopause, partly due to stigma around the topic. So we're proud to have pushed the conversation to the front pages today
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  14. Aug 6

    The full report on doctors' experiences of the menopause, and how we can help build a more supportive environment, is here:

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  15. Aug 6

    Our members tell us they're not properly supported when experiencing the menopause, partly due to stigma around the topic. So we're proud to have pushed the conversation to the front pages today

    'Rushed' Planning Shake-Up Will Lead To More Slums. Experts Warn.Charities, architects and planning officials angry at reduction of oversight ~ 📰 👍
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    Aug 6

    Female doctors going through menopause given no support from bosses ‘due to sexist attitudes’

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    Aug 6

    Following sustained lobbying from colleagues at & many others, it is refreshing to see the introduction of a minimum tariff 4 UG medical placements in general practice of £28,000. Whilst this doesn't meet the true cost of training,

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  18. Aug 6

    says ‘simple steps taken now to help women experiencing the menopause now and for those in the future, will help to retain them and ensure less lost working days because of menopausal symptoms.’ Read more here -

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  19. Aug 6

    We are calling for employers to take a pro-active approach to the topic of menopause, to make it easier to talk about and to make sure staff know what support is available.

    Female doctors in menopause retiring early due to sexism, says study
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    Aug 5

    90% of GPs in this study said their menopause symptoms had affected them at work. All medical staff need to receive the correct advice and treatment so this is shocking to read.

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