@padsbigsis

GP in Gateshead, BMA GPCE Rep. Special Interest Diabetes. Year of Care GP Clinical Lead.. Member GST LMC. Also at beckyhaines.bsky

 Morpeth, England
Joined October 2015
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The level of disrespect leadership have towards GPs is simply stunning And years of such behaviour, casual throw away comments then cascades into anyone & everyone thinking they can do the “job of a GP” And the onus of learning from that- and changing that- lies on all of us. And I do mean “us” as Consultants. You want to change the narrative, have quality referrals, better care? You start by ensuring not anyone has a crack at their job- and thereby provide lesser care due to their lack of training, Wild West of regulation and a Dunning-Kruger that fizzes. Quite simple when you think of that As regards GP representation from national bodies? Lesser said the better over the last decade or so. #TuesdayThought
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Latest NHS mail changes are about to cause chaos to rotational members of staff. Information governance strikes again. There needs to be urgent reform.
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General Practice@BMA_GPAug 6
This month we're asking practices to bring patients on board with our campaign to show support for General Practice. Look out for these posters arriving at your practice soon. And share the petition now: change.org/p/save-your-famil…
GPs in England Worried about the future of your GP practice? GPs are taking action to protect patient care — and you can help. Sign the petition Want to learn more first? www.bma.org.uk/GPsOnYourSide

ALT GPs in England Worried about the future of your GP practice? GPs are taking action to protect patient care — and you can help. Sign the petition Want to learn more first? www.bma.org.uk/GPsOnYourSide

GPs in England Are you losing your GP? Over 1,400 practices gone since 2015 1 GP per 2,200 patients One doctor cannot do the work of two. We are fighting to protect your practice. Sign the petition, support your GP in taking action to protect your practice.

ALT GPs in England Are you losing your GP? Over 1,400 practices gone since 2015 1 GP per 2,200 patients One doctor cannot do the work of two. We are fighting to protect your practice. Sign the petition, support your GP in taking action to protect your practice.

GPs in England The clock is ticking on GP care. Over 1,400 practices gone since 2015 1 GP per 2,200 patients 1.5 million appointments every working day We are working at dangerous levels. We are fighting for the resources to see you safely. Sign the petition, support your GP in taking action to protect your practice.

ALT GPs in England The clock is ticking on GP care. Over 1,400 practices gone since 2015 1 GP per 2,200 patients 1.5 million appointments every working day We are working at dangerous levels. We are fighting for the resources to see you safely. Sign the petition, support your GP in taking action to protect your practice.

GPs in England Patient care is our priority despite taking action GPs are taking action to: Carry on being your family doctor Provide safe care Offer services the community needs Ensure patient confidentiality Referring you for specialist care when needed You can still: Book appointments Contact your GP practice Get medical advice and treatment Receive urgent care Be referred for specialist care when clinically needed Sign the petition, support your GP in taking action to protect your practice.

ALT GPs in England Patient care is our priority despite taking action GPs are taking action to: Carry on being your family doctor Provide safe care Offer services the community needs Ensure patient confidentiality Referring you for specialist care when needed You can still: Book appointments Contact your GP practice Get medical advice and treatment Receive urgent care Be referred for specialist care when clinically needed Sign the petition, support your GP in taking action to protect your practice.

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Dr Becky Haines retweeted
General Practice@BMA_GPJul 24
GPs in England SHOULD NOT feel pressured to sign up to neighbourhood arrangements before they're ready. Here's why.
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Shivani Misra
@ShivaniM_KCJul 23
Ok I’ll stop posting stuff soon - but I found the @itvnews clip from today! Here I am talking about our new paper (see pinned tweet) from @ImperialMDR Let me know what you think - it’s a conversation starter 🤔 And thank to ITV for having me on. It was a great experience 🙏🏼
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As I have said many a time? The healthcare system in this country is awash with Dunning-Kruger Yet- it isn't the fault of the individual alone. It's also because many a GP leader have encouraged colleagues to think such. As has @rcgp with their past policies and their former Presidents etc And here we are. If that's how you feel GPs are trained- why indeed is there a surprise when many feel 'we can do their job'? For the record? Here is how you get to be a newly qualified GP. And me-as a Consultant for 18 years would be less trained than a newly qualified GP - to be a GP. Yet? The belief in the tweet is simply- stunning @Parody_RCGP @VictoriaTzB @DrSelvarajah @doctor_katie @CoastingGP @padsbigsis Link: bmj.com/careers/article/how-…
Rebecca@BeckyHall016Jul 17
Replying to @Melissa_S_Ryan @jamesmurray_ldn
Is it reasonable to assume that a PA with 10 years of supervised clinical experience is inherently less safe or knowledgeable in every scenario than a newly qualified GP?
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Dr Luke Evans MP
@drlukeevansJun 10
Serious questions are being raised about NHS waiting list figures after a sharp rise in patients being removed from waiting lists without treatment. In March alone, more than 350,000 patients were removed. I asked Ministers, why? A thread 🧵 1/12
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General Practice@BMA_GPMay 28
Make sure your GP practice is involved in this month's collective action. ✅ Send the template letter ✅ Pause new data sharing agreements ✅ Review existing data sharing agreements This is about protecting your practice and taking back control 👉 bma.org.uk/our-campaigns/gp-…
Graphic titled “General Practice in England”. Text reads: “GPs, have you joined this month’s collective action?” Below, icons of a database, arrows and a ticked screen. Further text: “Pause and review data sharing outside your practice. It takes 5 minutes with our template letter.” BMA logo at the bottom.

ALT Graphic titled “General Practice in England”. Text reads: “GPs, have you joined this month’s collective action?” Below, icons of a database, arrows and a ticked screen. Further text: “Pause and review data sharing outside your practice. It takes 5 minutes with our template letter.” BMA logo at the bottom.

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No one should die due to misdiagnosis of #T1Diabetes If we all agree to that principle? Let's discuss what we can do to enable that in 2026 What can I-with my roles- do to help? I would appreciate views from primary care colleagues & first responders -whatever be profession Please RT for wider response @WilmotEmma @drpratikc @ShivaniM_KC @BT1DUK @DiabetesUK @DRWFDiabetes @DrSelvarajah @rcgp @VictoriaTzB @BMA_GP
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Parody RCGP@Parody_RCGPMay 20
The thing about this is we have a leader in the space who will not let this shit go. Meanwhile mental health leads and cancer leads at NHS England rubber stamp and come after those who raise a flag. Hat tip to @parthaskar
Partha S Kar 🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥
@parthaskarMay 20
Just seen a 'contract' issued by a #NHS team to a child with #T1Diabetes- that to keep their Insulin Pump- you must have 70% Time In Range. Firstly? It's illegal to do so Secondly? That's not even clinically logical Importantly? Healthcare is about humanity For clarity- this is NOT an ask from @NHSEngland Just a reminder -at this stage. Please don't do silly things. Also...am still around. Thanks. #gbdoc @BT1DUK @DiabetesUK
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Dr Steve Taylor@DrSteveTaylorMay 21
Kill Bill - the Health Bill needs to be scrapped
Dr Steve Taylor@DrSteveTaylorMay 21
GP practices are patient data protectors The new Health Bill will remove the GP & move the data controller (protector) role to the Secretary of State for Health Your sharing data ‘opt-out’ may not be protected in the same way I have ‘opted out’ but doesn’t stop sharing data
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maureen Boyd@theonlygirlhereMay 18
ausdoc.com.au/news/older-pat… “compared to seeing a new GP, seeing your usual GP was linked with an 11-21% reduction in hospitalisations, including ED presentations. For patients seeing a known GP, there was an 18-28% reduction.” Continuity of care matters!

Older patients seeing their usual GP linked to 21% risk reduction in being hospitalised: Aussie...

Having a regular GP was linked to fewer hospitalisations for falls and fractures, Australian researchers found.

ausdoc.com.au
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@DrKatie.BSky.Social@doctor_katieMay 15
Wow. Everyone needs to read this. All Labour MPs and party members need to understand this. Especially @jamesmurray_ldn The Lords will stop this, & we will support them. So let’s work together to make it right. medconfidential.org/2026/wes… @BMA_GP
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Some early morning #Diabetes education on a Friday…. Why not. “Is that HbA1c correct?” Have a look at the wider picture 🙂 Use, RT as you wish #T1D #T2D
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@DrKatie.BSky.Social@doctor_katieMay 6
Editor: I’m so proud of our 6,200 GP practices nationwide who delivered 388,000,000 appointments in the past year on record tiny proportion of NHS budget where 0.02% interactions result in a complaint. I hope @wesstreeting @SKinnock would also decry this reporting. @BMA_GP
Daily Mail
@DailyMailMay 6
Damning figures that shame every GP surgery in England: Complaints reach record high, with 'poor communication' and 'staff behaviour' top reasons for patients' anger trib.al/UaXiE0U

Damning figures that shame every GP surgery in England

Over 134,000 written complaints about GPs were made to NHS England last year, with communication issues, staff attitudes and treatment errors driving the deluge.

dailymail.com
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The BMA
@TheBMAMay 1
GPs in England are launching collective action TODAY, after our GP committee voted that Government proposals don’t go far enough. We’re taking action on data sharing agreements, because policy proposals have not gone far enough to convince GPs that the profession will be protected. If you’re a GP in England, learn more: bma.org.uk/gpcontract @BMA_GP
A blue graphic showing multiple figures standing together. White text reads: "Collective action by GPs in England starts 1 May."

ALT A blue graphic showing multiple figures standing together. White text reads: "Collective action by GPs in England starts 1 May."

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I must say...I am yet to understand what is the difference between a 'Neighbourhood Health Centre' or the need to have it. Rather than resource GP surgery adequately and do things that way. Unless this is just simply about 'We just dislike GPs' and want anyone else to lead it.
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Dr Dean@DeanEggittApr 22
When I started as a GP I never realised how much my job would be about fighting the system to get care for patients. I should not have to battle to get care for ill people.
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When- as a specialist- you see a patient who says something negative about their GP? Don't smile and go along with it. Explain why it's difficult for GP to give them the access and care they need And how we work to a narrow area of expertise compared to the broad area they do. Times are tough enough- and the least we can all do? Is help our own doctor colleagues. Just a personal view.
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Dr Luke Evans MP
@drlukeevansApr 16
Your GP says you should see a hospital specialist for your condition Labour’s new Single Point of Access now decides whether that GP referral goes through They have a target to "redirect" 25% of referrals I wanted to know: who is making that decision? I asked the Minister 👇
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