Berks, Bucks & Oxon LMC

Comments like this show how far removed he is from the reality of what is happening in GP – as well as highlighting a lack of agreement within Government; the PM says the pandemic is ‘far from over’ while the SoS claims ‘life is starting to return almost to completely normal’ 2/5

The Health Secretary also claimed he is working with the BMA – this is simply untrue. Our letters, outlining what we believe is needed to help GPs, have gone unanswered. We would very much welcome the opportunity to have frank discussions with him about the current GP crisis. 3/5

To suggest a return to a pre-pandemic way of working is as impractical as it is unworkable for GPs. They need to see patients as safely as possible, often in premises unfit to do so and without anywhere near enough staff 4/5

Sajid Javid told parliament today that GPs must ‘start operating in the way they did before the pandemic and offering face-to-face appointments to everyone who would like one', and that 'more GPs should be offering face-to-face access and we intend to do a lot more about it' 1/5

Hosptials are full and this is why… we don’t have enough beds

England has just 2.8 doctors per 1,000 people, in comparison with an EU average of 3.7. Irrespective of how a country chooses to fund it’s health service, it will always struggle to cope with demand if it simply hasn’t got enough staff. I’ve been writing about this for 30 years.

The NHS will, for the first time be led by a woman Amanda Pritchard Lord Steven’s deputy will take over at the end of this month.

Long covid has not only been ignored in policy making decisions, and barely mentioned in the roadmap out of lockdown—it has been almost completely absent from the government’s public messaging @LongCovidSOS ow.ly/uvqj50FqzfI

The Delta variant is indeed everywhere, but some countries have been hit much harder than others. Now why do you suppose that is?

The new Covid plan has officially been called ‘hybrid immunity’. It’s a combination of fully vaccinating the most vulnerable, & then opening up in a big wave to allow a combination of infection & vaccination in the least vulnerable to deliver herd immunity. Unproven & high risk.

We're experiencing a huge surge in demand for GP appointments - around 25% higher than before the pandemic🩺 Dr Amit Sharma - GP Partner at Brookside Group Practice - explains what we can all do to ease pressure and help those who most urgently need medical support.

Last autumn NHS leaders predicted 20% of all Covid jabs would be administered from general practice centres. We’re nearly half way through the programme and the figure remains around 75%. Track record, local, trust. General practice needs to be supported to keep going.

NBC did a piece on the Irish outpouring of donations for the Navajo people as they are hit hard by the pandemic featuring @YazzieSays @NCovid19relief agus mé féin

@LandroverRich @MattHancock Who told you you cannot deny care? We risk assess and hold firmly to the line "no face covering, no see" (can consult on telephone or video but not in person)

As a manager of a GP surgery we have patients refuse to wear face coverings for essential face to face appointments. We have been told we cannot deny care. Face coverings NEED to be mandatory in all healthcare settings as vulnerable people and staff are at risk! @MattHancock

Congratulations to former coach Jürgen Klopp and Liverpool on winning the Premier League! 👏

The moment Liverpool's 30-year wait for a league title ended 🙌 (via @JamesPearceLFC)

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Following detailed discussion with @BritishInsurers, we are both clear that there should be no detriment to healthcare workers and they should not be discouraged from being tested for #COVID19. Read our joint statement: bma.org.uk/advice-and-sup… twitter.com/TheBMA/status/…