Chaand Nagpaul

@CNagpaul

GP, London, Chair BMA Council, past chair BMA GP c'tee (2013-2017). The NHS is a revered public service not a shopping mall. All views expressed are personal

Joined March 2012
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jan 1

    2020 will be remembered as the most physically and emotionally challenging year in our professional lives. My New Year message looks back at the last year and a look forward to 2021 as the year to rebuild.

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  2. Retweeted
    Apr 19

    After years of lobbying and negotiations, are being offered new roles with better recognition and career prospects.  has interviewed a number of doctors on the story so far, and their hopes for the future:

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    Apr 18

    Member event reminder 🔊 Divisional meeting ‘Protecting, supporting & representing doctors through the pandemic & beyond’ on 21/04, 7pm via MTeams Guest speakers Chair of BMA council, Chair of BMA NI council Email cwhitford@bma.org.uk to register

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    Apr 15

    Our latest COVID tracker survey for doctors and medical students is now open. This is your chance to get involved with our lobbying work across the media, and directly with politicians and policy makers.

    Two people are shown walking a busy street, with face masks. The caption is: "COVID-19 survey for NHS doctors."
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    Apr 18
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    Policies to bring people out of poverty,to have opportunities,a stake in society,to have the basics provided for-well,& not have absolutely everything monetised;for every life to be valued-no matter the skin colour,is the foundation for the change that needs to happen

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  6. Apr 18

    Thanks for a great thread with wise tips to support equality for ethnic minority medical students and doctors

    Speaking with some colleagues recently, this piece from in the rings true. Subtle and not so subtle discrimination over many many years.
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    Apr 17

    Did you know that you can help build policy through the Honorary Secretary of your Division or Regional Council? An Honorary Secretary has an essential role in brining the committee together as well as building a link between the membership and committee😊

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  8. Retweeted
    Apr 16

    We have deep concerns about the recently published Sewell report into race equality in the UK. Watch the video response from

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  9. Retweeted
    Apr 16

    Adequate ventilation of indoor spaces will be of critical importance as lockdown eases. is quoted in the Guardian to raise awareness of this important issue

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    Apr 16

    "The Sewell report’s depiction of the NHS belies the systematic disadvantage and discrimination that so many ethnic minority doctors have faced"

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  11. Apr 16

    The government's Commission on Race & Ethnic Disparities report depicts the NHS as “a success story with significant overrepresentation of ethnic minorities in high status professional roles". My response in of the evidence relating to doctors

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    Apr 16

    "Rather than spinning a narrative portraying the NHS as a race equality “success story”, it is vital to be open and honest about the systemic factors that disadvantage many doctors on the basis of race." - shares his thoughts on the in

    "The Sewell report’s depiction of the NHS belies the systematic disadvantage and discrimination that so many ethnic minority doctors have faced"
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    Apr 15

    Please mark your diaries for our Silver Jubilee Annual Conference at Edgbaston stadium, Birmingham on 22-24th October.

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  14. Apr 15

    Public health doctors have had an unforgiving year -but have been fundamental in our fight against the virus and deserve our gratitude and proper investment in a specialty that has seen such brutal cuts

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  15. Apr 15

    Agree - we need clear government specifications of ventilation requirements before indoor hospitality is opened up, including possible use of CO2 monitors

    Any future attempts to reduce the spread of covid-19 should be focused on tackling close airborne transmission of the virus, according to experts in a new editorial published in
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    Apr 14

    Government spokesman: “Those who apply for an adult dependant relative visa need to demonstrate they require long-term personal care which can only be provided by their relative in the UK and without needing to access public funds.” Missing the point completely. 👎 🙄

    More than 6000 doctors have quit the NHS since 2015 to move overseas amidst acute workforce shortages and row over visas for elderly parents
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    Apr 14

    Today we've published new guidance on primary care management of headache after COVID-19 vaccination. Read more about managing possible thromboembolism with thrombocytopenia following AstraZeneca vaccination:

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  18. Apr 14

    Thanks to colleagues from for really insightful opinion piece on Commission Race & Ethnic Disparities Report

    The Sewell Report threatens to turn the clock back on the fight against racism by 40 years in the UK
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    Apr 14

    'We worked in the NHS for years but elderly parent visa Home Office rules forced us to quit' < ,To sustain the NHS we need to retain dedicated NHS medics. Please review rules ASAP!

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  20. Apr 14

    More than 6000 doctors have quit the NHS since 2015 to move overseas amidst acute workforce shortages and row over visas for elderly parents

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    Apr 14
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    I hear Ireland has mandated an IMG induction programme. I’m unclear why England hasn’t done the same . Yesterday recommended an extended induction period. is doing a lot of work in this area so I expect more to come. Until then please promote:

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