Many congratulations to our chief executive! Marianne Griffiths has been made a dame (DME) in the New Year Honours List - recognition of her dedication and service to the NHS. More info: bit.ly/2BN2Q4a #HonoursList2019 #Damehood @wshtchiefexec

Would you consider donating your body to #science? BSMS say there is a shortage of bodies for medical students to learn from. ⬇️ #medicine #medicalstudents #donation

If you are a #MedicalStudent that has set up a #volunteering initiative assisting vulnerable people and/or key workers, please get in touch! MSC is setting up a page to link those who wish to volunteer in a non-medical role with relevant opportunities.

Total agreement - thanks Saul

A statement on racism from Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS). #BlackLivesMatter

Watching Remeber the Titans for the hundredth time - Denzel Washington film based on true story of racism in the 70’s American South - overall optimistic for the future - something went so badly wrong

#Facemasks & #PPE can prevent people who are deaf or have hearing loss from understanding spoken communication. Dr Andrea Pepper, BSMS Reader, who is deaf herself, is calling for all universities to supply clear face masks for staff & students if possible. bit.ly/2YjOzsB

Happy #NHSVirtualPride Day 🏳️‍🌈 BSMS' Duncan Shrewsbury (they/them) has recorded this amazing contribution for Pride in Health 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=fpo7sZ… #PrideMonth2020 might be different this year but join Pride in Health from 6pm for an evening of celebrations. #Pride #TeamGP #PRIDE2020

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Earlier this month the Bridging the Age Gap in Breast Cancer presented the analysis of surgery vs Primary Endocrine Therapy (PET) in older women with breast cancer. I think it’s a useful paper (Free Full Text) sciencedirect.com/science/articl… 1/14

Sad to have to do another virtual graduation but many congratulations to our students who are now doctors - we will get together again I am sure! Thank you to all our colleagues in the BSMS, UoS and UoB and in all our NHS partners who have done a heroic job helping you learn!!

Criticism of GPs could put new doctors off general practice, according to the head of the Medical Schools Council which today publishes a report calling for a 50 per cent increase in medical students. thetimes.co.uk/article/nhs-in…

Increasing the number of medical school graduates is vital to support the recovery and sustainability of the NHS. Our report, published today, suggests 5000 more medical students may be needed, and lays out a proposal for increasing capacity. Read more: bit.ly/3AWaxBF

This is bang on & the only long-term solution to pressure facing GPs. We need this long-term thinking on workforce from Govt to avert slow decline in NHS standards. All eyes now on Budget to see if enough training places will be funded to meet big increases in demand facing NHS.

💬"When we talk about sustainability, the number one priority has to be reduction." Chantelle Rizan is live from Glasgow at #COP26 discussing the academic basis for #sustainability strategy in #healthcare. Look out for the full webinar on our website & YouTube channel soon.

'Soon' may be a little optimistic but Medical Schools Council are working with others to develop an alternative way of allocating applicants to foundation school places. #MedEd UKFPO @NHS_HealthEdEng

ARTICLE IN PRESS Is there evidence of age bias in breast cancer health care professionals’ treatment of older patients? Jenna Morgan BSMS @sheffunimdh Kwok-Leung Cheung @raaudisio European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO) SIOG BRESO Eur. Breast Surgical Oncology Certification Yazan MASANNAT 🇯🇴🇬🇧 IR SoMe4Breast bit.ly/3PQcBmK

There's no other way to say it. The NHS is falling apart. Almost all the latest Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are bad. Most of them are getting worse. Surely things can't go on like this? 🧵1/12

Dr Tony Goldstone 🇺🇦 Dr Kevin O'Kane 🇺🇦 The BMA Thanks, Tony. People are quite right to raise retention, but it’s an ‘and’ not an ‘or’ alongside recruitment. Key to retention in Labour’s view: - Resolving pay dispute - Fixing the pensions issue Talking to professions about other steps we/NHS employers can take.