Sam the Westie
@samthewestie
Full time husband.Proud OU Graduate and teacher trying to change my corner of the world for the common good. Though teaching for a social purpose.Newbie cyclist
Wes Streeting is copying the same failed Tory playbook - and doctors see right through it. No offer on pay. No plan to move fully qualified doctors from £18.62/hr to £22.67/hr, even over time. Vague “non pay elements” that mean nothing. Student loan forgiveness wasn’t even on…
Despite all the noise about student loans, Mr Streeting didn’t seriously raise it once in the negotiating room. Instead, he chose to brief the media. He could prevent these strikes today by paying doctors £22.67/hr. share.google/Lich7R7i6mwowq…
This is what real leadership looks like. So come on @theRCN leadership step up. Firstly stand with the Dr's and 2rd start and for once fight for your members.
At today's RDC meeting, we’ve voted to go ahead with strike action. Last week when we met @wesstreeting we were open to finding solutions to restore pay and improve working conditions. Today, we still do not have a credible offer on the table @Melissa_S_Ryan @RossNieuwoudt
NURSES: This is how much you subsidise the NHS, and if you don’t act now, they’ll take even more. Doctors are with you. #JoinStrikeWin
Check out the new resources on transport barriers and solutions from our #EmpowerAutisticTravel project. Thanks to the Motability Foundation for their support: bit.ly/423bfNb
Summer's a great time for exploring the outdoors with your little one, but it's important to remember that the heat can impact them more. But there are things you can do to keep them cool and protected from the sun and high temperatures. ☀️ #HotWeather
👀 this explains a lot @florencethnurse
South West Yorkshire NHS Trust (@allofusinmind) employs 12 Physician Associates in its ADHD service They can't prescribe or diagnose ("PAs do not provide diagnoses"). Only 5 are @gmcuk registered Still, they assessed 435 new patients in the last 12 months. Doctors saw just 82!
Access to Care is NOT same as Access to Good Quality Care Lack of 'good quality' results in ⬇️ efficiency, ⬆️safety issues &⬆️ dissatisfaction. The day THAT philosophy sinks- rather than 'if we give people access, they will be happy?" There maybe a chance Till then? We drift
So why are we replacing fully qualified nurses & doctors with pretend “associates” again?!
Without nurses, there is no NHS. Together, with the profession, we’ll build an NHS fit for the future and a bright future for nursing, too. ✍🏻 ahead of the launch of the 10 Year Plan for Health 👇🏻 inews.co.uk/news/politics/…
Newly released documents from @DHSCgovuk. There is a lot they don't want you to see 👀
What is bipolar disorder? Three people with bipolar told their stories to the OU's Dr Vince Mitchell. Watch the full animation 👉 ow.ly/lI2t50WcbzO Created for the OU/BBC co-production ‘Heston: My Life with Bipolar’. #bipolardisorder #hestonblumenthal #bbc2
Around 1 in 50 people in the UK are diagnosed with bipolar- that's more than dementia Dr Vince Mitchell, OU consultant to ‘Heston: My Life with Bipolar’ explains why we should talk about bipolar Find out more: ow.ly/bX1t50WbrFQ #bipolardisorder #hestonblumenthal #bbc2
Air pollution in UK now kills 30,000 people and costs £27bn a year, the research, also said there was no safe level of air pollutants. The figure could even be significantly higher – up to £50bn – if dementia taken into account. theguardian.com/environment/20…
The #YorkshireDales isn't a ‘hotspot’ for ticks, but it is always possible that you might pick one up while here. We recommend; 👉 Stick to paths and avoid long grass, bracken, and heather 👉 Check yourselves and your dogs for ticks regularly 👉 ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/03/21/wha…
With yellow heat warnings in place across most of England, here are some vital tips to help you enjoy the sunshine safely. ☀️ For full guidance, visit our website: bit.ly/HeatwaveAdvice…
Millions of people in the UK feel isolated, and everyone experiences this differently. But there are some things that can help, including a range of tools on our website. Find support and resources here: bit.ly/GetHelpWithLon… #LonelinessAwarenessWeek
🗣️ | @DrSteveTaylor says 'context is key' as he reacted to the #SpendingReview "The 1,700 new GPs mentioned are not full-time equivalents. “There are still thousands of GPs unable to find work. This will only increase in August with a new cohort." dauk.org/dauk-responds-…
“We cannot afford to waste the time, talent and dedication of our future GPs” GP across the country are facing unemployment. Yet, patients are struggling to access the care they need. That’s why we’re calling on the Government to #endGPunemployment bma.org.uk/our-campaigns/…
“Once upon a time, every new mum had a health visitor they knew by name. Baby weighed every week. Advice given. Fears eased. Now there’s been a 40% decline in HV numbers. The smallest patients are fast becoming our biggest problem & a huge warning sign” @RoyLilley
every new mum had a health visitor they knew by name. Baby weighed every week. Advice given. Fears eased. Now there’s been a 40% decline in HV numbers between 2015 and 2023 myemail.constantcontact.com/Warning-signs.…
Jean is a widow with £1,000,000 in a savings account with a major bank which pays 2.5% as a monthly income of £2083. She also has a state pension of £176.45 a week, £9175 a year. Total income £34,175 on which she lives happily. She is a millionaire but will get WFP @TorstenBell