APPS Scotland

Published today. This Cochrane publication study appears to give NHS employers the green light to replace doctors with nurses in acute care hospital settings, because there are no safety issues with doing this. cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.10…

We remain concerned about the inappropriate substitution of doctors with non-medically qualified staff. We’re exploring how advanced practice roles are being used by NHS employers. To help with this, we’re asking UK doctors and medical students to complete our advanced practice survey. Make sure your voice is heard 👇surveymonkey.com/r/MVXCB99

There is a silent epidemic of presenteeism and burnout that is undermining the NHS and putting doctors’ health and wellbeing at risk. A new BMA survey of more than 3,500 doctors and medical students finds that many continue working at the expense of their own health, driven by fear of letting down colleagues or patients and concerns about discrimination or unfair treatment. Read more here 👉 bma.org.uk/news-and-opini…

Confirming that the clinical director of paediatrics in the Royal Surrey is a nurse consultant How did a nurse become medically trained to an F1 level let alone consultant? How are RCPCH and NMC and GMC remotely okay with this? Imagine being a paediatric trainee and being interviewed by a nurse I'm sure they are a great nurse But at what point and how did they get even the level of knowledge that would enable them to pass 1st year medical school exams?

Congratulations to both you, well done

Men most at risk of dying from drugs, alcohol or suicide in Scotland are a “policy blind spot”, according to health economics researchers. @Strath_FAI @emma_nomics @ScotHealthEq @P_H_S_Official @NHSResearchScot @PovertyAlliance @UniStrathclyde healthandcare.scot/stories/4287/s…

📣 NEW BLOG ‘We want to create workplaces & learning environments where ethnic minority doctors and students are empowered to speak up and to be heard’ ✍️@sajidfarid on the BMA's Scottish Race Equality Forum Read more & find out how to be involved 👇 bmascotland.home.blog/2025/09/17/joi…

A highly constructive meeting took place between @thomasdolphin, Chair of the @TheBMA, and @appne_official delegates. The discussion focused on several pressing challenges faced by IMGs residents' doctors. @APPSScotlandUK @BAPIOUK @ArunBaksi @BIDAUK @APPSUK @BritishIMA

Yesterday we met with @wesstreeting We have agreed a window for negotiations and are working to ensure strike action does not need to be repeated. A credible offer to restore our pay and value can end this dispute. bma.org.uk/bma-media-cent… #PayRestoration

When resident doctors strike, it's not just a demand for better pay—it's a fight for dignity, fair working conditions, and the ability to care for patients without burnout. Their struggle is a symptom of a broken system. Solidarity with those who heal should never be optional.

We are pleased to announce that the Association of Pakistani Physicians of Northern Europe (APPNE) and the Association of Pakistani Physicians & Surgeons Scotland (APPS Scotland) convened in Glasgow on 2nd July to strengthen ties. @APPSScotlandUK @HassanAzizMirza @irfan_akhtar_

It's welcome that the need to improve mental health support has been acknowledged in the Ten-Year Health Plan. The Government must now commit to funding that reflects the true scale of need, or the proposed reforms risk falling short. Full response 🔗👇 bma.org.uk/bma-media-cent…

Good morning, Scotland — Here’s a look at today’s front page of The Herald. Subscribe here for exclusive access: heraldscotland.com/subscribe and #BuyAPaper

APPNE's letter to @TheBMA Whether UK graduates should be prioritised over international medical graduates @wesstreeting @APPSUK @BAPIOUK @BritishIMA @khinger10 @ArunBaksi @irfan_akhtar_ @drraja_ @BMAResidents @BIDAUK @MANSAG_uk @ArunBaksi @MedicalEgyptian @PakistaninUK @BBCNews

APPNE Response to DDRB pay recommendation for 2025 @ArunBaksi @TheBMA @Philbanfield @BAPIOUK @APPSUK @Keir_Starmer @wesstreeting @KemiBadenoch @khinger10 @APPSScotlandUK @BritishIMA @DAUK_GP

A “serious breakdown” in relationships between managers and A&E staff Glasgow's hospitals was found by the health watchdogs to have likely impacted patient care, with the health board failing to address issues raised by staff in 2023. @BMAScotland healthandcare.scot/stories/4133/n…

📣Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination The findings of @BMAScotland's recent race equality in medicine survey highlight the need for action. Read more from @sajidfarid & the full report 👇 bmascotland.home.blog/2025/02/20/rep…

Doctors have reported alarming levels of inequality, including in-work discrimination and a widening gap in first-time application success between white and non-white doctors. Read 👇 @BMARaceEquality @BMAScotland @sajidfarid @DrIainKennedy @BMAResidents healthandcare.scot/stories/4081/b…