Nick Triggle

⁦@PPaauk⁩ keen to talk to you about this. Any chance you could DM me? bbc.com/news/articles/…

@PPaauk Hi, would be great to talk to you about the role PAs are playing in the NHS. Would you be able to follow me and then I can DM you?

Would you like to mentor a #PhysicianAssociate? Please message me if interested. Compiling a nationwide database of #PhysicianAssociate mentors, which you can access on my closed Facebook Page: PA Buddy Support Network Group.

@PPaauk would love to talk to you about the role PAs are playing in the NHS. Can you follow me pls so I can DM?

Officially the NHS backlog stands at 7.6m, but true scale thought to be much higher. That’s because patients needing ongoing care are not automatically included - even if they face major delays. ⁦@BBCNews⁩ has been looking at these hidden waits 👇 bbc.co.uk/news/health-68…

These are the number of patients waiting over 12 hours for a bed after being seen in A&E. Basically these waits should not happen – and a decade ago they were rare. But this December and January, as well as last December and January, the numbers nearly hit 100 K.

The pressures on the NHS this winter have not received as much attention as last winter – but on many measures the scale of the delays are similar. bbc.co.uk/news/health-68…

Cancer waiting times in 2023 worst on record bbc.co.uk/news/health-68…

Here is what has been happening over the last five years. Achieving aim depends on enticing dentists back from private work – which still remains much more lucrative.

Government has unveiled dental plan for England. But how ambitious is it? Aiming for 1.5 million extra treatments next year – but that won’t even get back to pre-pandemic levels. bbc.co.uk/news/health-68…

How common is King's incidental cancer diagnosis? bbc.co.uk/news/health-68…

Growing skincare use by children is dangerous, say dermatologists. 8 yr old Sadie has a fridge for her skin care, but ended up with itchy/redness when using some of it on her delicate skin. 😳 ⁦@annabellimor⁩ has been investigating. bbc.co.uk/news/health-67…

NHS consultants reject offer of double pay rise - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/health-68…

Ever had a question about the PERIMENOPAUSE? BBC Inside Health is looking at what it is & what can be done to help you or your loved ones navigate it all. If you’ve a question then drop us a line inside.health@bbc.co.uk & we’ll put it to our experts #insidehealth

I’ve never met someone who talks so openly and with humour about his life changing injuries.. Niall speaks about his bowels, bladder and sex. He’s hoping to smash the stigma that can surround it. #spinalcordinjuries Rediscovering life after mountain crash: bbc.co.uk/news/health-68…

Well worth reading this by @smithamundasad - on what it's really like to live with a spinal injury. Some pretty eye opening details in here from @NiallPMcCann who had an accident speed-flying in the Brecon Beacons in 2016. bbc.co.uk/news/health-68…

Some have never been hit. Full details 👇

Key NHS targets for A&E, cancer and hospital care were established 20 years ago. ⁦@BBCNews⁩ has been looking at when each was last hit across the UK. For most you have to go back best part of a decade… bbc.co.uk/news/health-67…

What are junior doctors paid - and how much to settle? bbc.co.uk/news/health-67…

NHS has made more than 20 requests for striking junior doctors in England to be allowed to cross the picket line to help out services. ⁦@NHSEngland⁩ says it’s a sign of how difficult this walkout is, but ⁦@TheBMA⁩ believes system being misused bbc.co.uk/news/health-67…

After the break down in pay talks earlier this month, juniors doctors are back on strike bbc.co.uk/news/health-67…