Our new report makes the case for general practice loudly and clearly. Watch @DrKatie.BSky.Social on The Value of a GP 👇 And read the report here 🔗 cdn.intelligencebank.com/eu/share/qMbw1… #UKLMC2025

‘General practice nursing should be recognised as a first destination career’ nursinginpractice.com/views/general-… What are the current opportunities & challenges? Primary Care Nursing Pioneers Sara Baldwin 💙 #hellomynameisjanet RN PNA QN 💙 Cath @DrKatie.BSky.Social Dawn Stephens RN QN💙 Dr Steve Taylor

‘Bring back the family Doctor’ Sadly the DDRB recommendation of 4% won’t do this, it’s too low Wes Streeting has accepted this in full which is good in the sense it’s not a cut But the UK is 6-7000 GPs short of a full workforce GPs need employment questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statem…

General practice is vital to a healthy NHS. Yet, it is on the verge of total collapse. Our new report shows why GPs – and the vital role they play in our health system – must be valued. Read more 👉bma.org.uk/valueofagp #endGPunemployment

How much have Doctors and Nurses in the UK effectively subsidised the NHS by not having pay keep with inflation since 2008? The total amount and current annual amount Doctors x.com/i/grok/share/t…

15yrs ago waiting lists were minimal in the NHS If I referred you for an urgent appt you were seen within 2-3 weeks, routine in 2-3months There had been investment in health care over the previous 10yrs Employment was high, national debt had been falling It’s possible again

"The current GP unemployment crisis isn’t just a rough patch – it’s deeper, more systemic, and it has many in the profession seriously worried" Sessional GPs committee member Amy Small shares her advice for GPs who are struggling bma.org.uk/news-and-opini… #endGPunemployment

Most doctors now have no confidence in the GMC. So today we announce the BMA's NEW register for all doctors. Sign up today to show your support for change. activism.bma.org.uk/page/172664/pe… #BMAARM25

Over 4 in 10 GPs say they're unlikely to remain in #GeneralPractice in five years' time. With the #10YearHealthPlan around the corner, Government must ensure that there is a plan to retain GP talent and ensure patients receive the highest quality care. #RebuildGP

When people say “Outpatient care in hospitals must be transformed” They basically mean “More shifting of care to primary care but without the resources” If you can’t be honest with your workforce? Don’t expect productivity Thanks for coming to my Wednesday TED talk

Doctors have called for a ‘stable and adequate supply of medical professionals’. A motion by BMA Students urges The BMA to rethink support for government plans to double medical school places by 2031/32 Our coverage: thedoctor.bma.org.uk/articles/life-…

Congratulations to Tom Dolphin🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ and well done to Philip Banfield 💙 for leading the BMA into the fight so capably for 3 years. Vishal Sharma Iona Collins.DOCTOR. and Dr Penny Toff would also all have led us well. A privilege to be involved in a big day. Onwards, FPR.

The GMC is failing us. Join the BMA's NEW register to show your support for change. 🔗 activism.bma.org.uk/page/172664/pe… It's open to all doctors, so spread the word to your friends and colleagues.

Today, we've written to Stephen Kinnock Too many patients are unable to access the care they need, yet the new cohort of GPs are facing unemployment. We' re asking Government to urgently consider additional ring-fenced funding to address this crisis as soon as possible.

New Royal College of General Practitioners data shows 4,200 GPs finished their training last week. But many are struggling to find work. That’s why we’re calling on the Government to urgently provide ring-fenced funding to fix the GP unemployment crisis. bma.org.uk/our-campaigns/… #endGPunemployment

Great article by James here: on the back of Wes Streeting’s letter to GPs this week: (in thread) bma.org.uk/news-and-opini…

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GPCE clear what’s needed to ⬇️doubt ⬆️confidence & avoid disputes: 1. Roadmap & timelines for GMS contract renewal & transparency of investment 2. ARRS > practice-level reimbursement 3. Additional practice-level scheme to reduce GP under/unemployment asap….

The UK Government’s 10-year Health Plan sets out major changes to how the NHS will run in England – your views will help guide our stance ahead of a Special Representative Meeting in September. 🗓 Complete by 20 August ✏️ Take the survey now research.net/r/NHS10YP

Fair funding matters. The 10 Year Plan doesn’t say if general practice will see any new money – or if deprived areas will keep being left behind. #RebuildGP