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The Treasury Committee is reviewing whether the student loan system is fair and wants to hear from doctors and medical students. But you only have a short window to tell them what it’s actually like. Doctors are often hit harder by student loans due to longer training and delayed earnings. When responding to the survey, you may want to mention... • the cost of longer medical training • interest and repayments early in your career • the combined impact of loans and tax • how debt affects morale, retention and progression The survey closes Tuesday 14 April. Have your say👉

The Treasury Committee is reviewing whether the student loan system is fair and wants to hear from doctors and medical students. But you only have a short window to tell them what it’s actually like. Doctors are often hit harder by student loans due to longer training and delayed earnings. When responding to the survey, you may want to mention... • the cost of longer medical training • interest and repayments early in your career • the combined impact of loans and tax • how debt affects morale, retention and progression The survey closes Tuesday 14 April. Have your say👉

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Doctors take on huge responsibilities from day one, as Tom Dolphin🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ set out to Trevor Phillips today. We’re asking the Government for a credible path to #PayRestoration for resident doctors in England

Doctors take on huge responsibilities from day one, as Tom Dolphin🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ set out to Trevor Phillips today. We’re asking the Government for a credible path to #PayRestoration for resident doctors in England

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"Managing uncertainty is what we are trained to do." Dr Molly Nobes at today's ARM conference, setting out why Advanced Practitioners should never be used to replace doctors. The motion against the growing reach of Advanced Practitioners was passed.

"Managing uncertainty is what we are trained to do." Dr Molly Nobes at today's ARM conference, setting out why Advanced Practitioners should never be used to replace doctors. The motion against the growing reach of Advanced Practitioners was passed.

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The resident doctors referendum on the new Government offer for pay and jobs opens this Thursday at 3pm (keep a look out for an email from Civica). The vote will be open until noon on Friday 26 June. Follow this link to read the details, consider the offer, and have your say:

The resident doctors referendum on the new Government offer for pay and jobs opens this Thursday at 3pm (keep a look out for an email from Civica). The vote will be open until noon on Friday 26 June. Follow this link to read the details, consider the offer, and have your say:

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The PM says consultants and SAS doctors have settled their pay disputes. This is incorrect. We’ve put the Government’s offer to our members and they’ll now decide. We’re deeply disappointed the Government hasn’t made a credible offer we can also put to junior doctors.

The PM says consultants and SAS doctors have settled their pay disputes. This is incorrect. We’ve put the Government’s offer to our members and they’ll now decide. We’re deeply disappointed the Government hasn’t made a credible offer we can also put to junior doctors.

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A lack of training posts has led to spiralling competition ratios and a jobs crisis in the NHS. Something had to change. This emergency legislation for UK Graduate Prioritisation, is about restoring fairness, valuing NHS experience, and giving doctors hope again. Dr Shivam Sharma, Deputy Chair UK Resident Doctor Committee, explains this win.

A lack of training posts has led to spiralling competition ratios and a jobs crisis in the NHS. Something had to change. This emergency legislation for UK Graduate Prioritisation, is about restoring fairness, valuing NHS experience, and giving doctors hope again. Dr Shivam Sharma, Deputy Chair UK Resident Doctor Committee, explains this win.

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New NHS plans pose an alarming risk to patient safety, if leaks to the press and comments from the NHS England CEO are to be believed. Dr Emma Runswick 🏳️‍🌈 spelled out why at #ARM2026 today.

New NHS plans pose an alarming risk to patient safety, if leaks to the press and comments from the NHS England CEO are to be believed. Dr Emma Runswick 🏳️‍🌈 spelled out why at #ARM2026 today.

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"If others won't lead, we will." Today Philip Banfield 💙 announced we are launching legal action against the GMC, over MAPs and the use of the term ‘medical professionals’. Here's why ⬇️📣 #ARM2024

"If others won't lead, we will." Today Philip Banfield 💙 announced we are launching legal action against the GMC, over MAPs and the use of the term ‘medical professionals’. Here's why ⬇️📣 #ARM2024

139,514 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

"We are willing to do what it takes for our profession and our patients. And we will strike to the next general election and beyond if that is what it takes." Watch Philip Banfield 💙 address #ARM2023 👇

"We are willing to do what it takes for our profession and our patients. And we will strike to the next general election and beyond if that is what it takes." Watch Philip Banfield 💙 address #ARM2023 👇

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“What we’re seeing is physician associates being placed in situations that are unsafe for them and unsafe for patients.” The BMA is financially supporting Anaesthetists United and the parents of Emily Chesterton in their legal case against GMC as @ITVNews reports tonight.

“What we’re seeing is physician associates being placed in situations that are unsafe for them and unsafe for patients.” The BMA is financially supporting Anaesthetists United and the parents of Emily Chesterton in their legal case against GMC as @ITVNews reports tonight.

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"We fight once more for a regulator that can clearly define who can, and who cannot, practice medicine. Today I’m announcing for the first time in over 150 years, we are launching a new BMA register solely for doctors." Philip Banfield 💙 addresses #BMAARM25 calling for doctors to act now and sign the BMA register 👇

"We fight once more for a regulator that can clearly define who can, and who cannot, practice medicine. Today I’m announcing for the first time in over 150 years, we are launching a new BMA register solely for doctors." Philip Banfield 💙 addresses #BMAARM25 calling for doctors to act now and sign the BMA register 👇

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Countdown to 2026: In March, Robbie Leigh shared his story about how difficult it is for resident doctors to find jobs after years of training and debt. Since filming this he has completed his move to Australia – we simply can’t afford to lose more doctors like him.

Countdown to 2026: In March, Robbie Leigh shared his story about how difficult it is for resident doctors to find jobs after years of training and debt. Since filming this he has completed his move to Australia – we simply can’t afford to lose more doctors like him.

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For the sake of patient safety, it's vital the role and responsibilities of physician associates are set out clearly. Our new guidance does this, and we encourage employers to adopt it immediately. Watch Philip Banfield 💙 set out why this is so vital.

For the sake of patient safety, it's vital the role and responsibilities of physician associates are set out clearly. Our new guidance does this, and we encourage employers to adopt it immediately. Watch Philip Banfield 💙 set out why this is so vital.

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An update from Philip Banfield 💙 outside the Royal Courts of Justice. Today, the BMA’s case against the GMC begins, challenging the use of 'medical professionals' and the blurring of lines between doctors and non-doctors - putting patient safety at risk. Listen here 👇

An update from Philip Banfield 💙 outside the Royal Courts of Justice. Today, the BMA’s case against the GMC begins, challenging the use of 'medical professionals' and the blurring of lines between doctors and non-doctors - putting patient safety at risk. Listen here 👇

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During the debate Ilora Finlay has brilliantly highlighted the stark difference between the pay of a newly qualified junior doctor and that of a physician associate.

During the debate Ilora Finlay has brilliantly highlighted the stark difference between the pay of a newly qualified junior doctor and that of a physician associate.

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“Making threats about withholding jobs from doctors… I don’t think is a realistic way or a credible way of ending this dispute.” Resident doctors are set to strike next week in England, after the Government shifted the goal posts during negotiations. Jack Fletcher speaks to the Today programme

“Making threats about withholding jobs from doctors… I don’t think is a realistic way or a credible way of ending this dispute.” Resident doctors are set to strike next week in England, after the Government shifted the goal posts during negotiations. Jack Fletcher speaks to the Today programme

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‘We will not stand by while our country gets sicker’ Our chair of council Philip Banfield 💙 new year message to our members is a rallying cry as we head into another difficult year. 👇

‘We will not stand by while our country gets sicker’ Our chair of council Philip Banfield 💙 new year message to our members is a rallying cry as we head into another difficult year. 👇

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Thank you to Dr Philippa Whitford for highlighting to Rishi Sunak the need to address doctors' pay erosion and telling him the importance of sitting down and negotiating to avoid strike action.

Thank you to Dr Philippa Whitford for highlighting to Rishi Sunak the need to address doctors' pay erosion and telling him the importance of sitting down and negotiating to avoid strike action.

79,830 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren

GPs across England have sent a clear message. Nearly every GP who voted has rejected the Government’s imposed contract that would pile on work and be unsafe for patients. GPs want to work with Government on a new contract that’s properly resourced and sustainable. It’s time to return to the table.

GPs across England have sent a clear message. Nearly every GP who voted has rejected the Government’s imposed contract that would pile on work and be unsafe for patients. GPs want to work with Government on a new contract that’s properly resourced and sustainable. It’s time to return to the table.

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The Prime Minister's threats of removing training places are bad for doctors and bad patients. These threats are not a credible way to end this dispute. We're in talks with government today to reach a deal that doctors can support, and that's good for patients, to avoid strikes.

The Prime Minister's threats of removing training places are bad for doctors and bad patients. These threats are not a credible way to end this dispute. We're in talks with government today to reach a deal that doctors can support, and that's good for patients, to avoid strikes.

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The Government needs to put forward a credible offer on pay and on jobs. This is essential not only for resident doctors, but for the stability and future of our NHS.

The Government needs to put forward a credible offer on pay and on jobs. This is essential not only for resident doctors, but for the stability and future of our NHS.

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