Aiysha Raoof

Guidelines recommend that anticoagulation be continued indefinitely after atrial fibrillation ablation in patients at risk for stroke. The risks and benefits of this practice are unclear. Research findings from the OCEAN trial are summarized in a new Quick Take video. nej.md/4sRNTXr

If you need medical help during strike action in England, use 111, or for a serious or life-threatening emergency, call 999. You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed. Please continue to come forward for the care you need.

Today marks the 77th year of the NHS! 💙 Thank you to all our incredible staff across the NHS for your continued hard work. From clerks to cooks, midwives to nurses, pharmacists to radiographers and many, many more – it’s our people who make us.

RECRUITING: Could you be the next CEO @WelshAmbulance? The Trust Board is seeking a values driven, inspirational and highly visible strategic leader as my replacement to lead the national ambulance service for Wales. Find out more and apply here: gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe123073/…

. @AACE_org publishes new position paper to provide strategic input to the #ambulance #commissioning review. Please share with your networks. aace.org.uk/news/aace-publ… #UEC #NHS10Year #DarziReview #ICBs #UrgentCare

In a joint letter, four integrated care board chief pharmacists have urged senior @NHSEngland executives to work with pharmacists as strategic commissioning of NHS services in England is developed #ukpharmacy #communitypharmacy pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/news/c…

.@rpharms will become a royal college by spring 2026 after 71.1% of its members voted in favour of the proposal #ukpharmacy #RPS #rpharms pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/news/r…

We are delighted to announce that Members have voted in favour by way of a Special Resolution Vote in support of proposed changes to the RPS’ Royal Charter and our transition to Royal College. Find out more: bit.ly/4c4pJkC

Huge congratulations to Peter for his award ⭐️ You can read more about his nomination on our website: emas.nhs.uk/news/latest-ne…

#HappyInternationalWomensDay ✨. Together let's #AccelerateAction for #genderequality 💪. Let's support the supporters & make #InternationalWomensDay one of the biggest #GivingDays of the year via #IWDgiving. Wishing everyone an impactful #IWD2025 👉bit.ly/IWD2025 #IWD

Penny Dash has been appointed the next chair of NHS England. The role will be for 4 years from 1 April 2025. She will receive £63,000 per year for a time commitment of 2 to 3 days a week.

Full details of the agreement here: bma.org.uk/our-campaigns/…

⚠️We remain in Critical Incident status. Our service is facing significant pressure due to demand, pressures within local hospitals, flooding & road closures across the East Midlands. emas.nhs.uk/news/latest-ne…

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) has this evening declared a critical incident (as at 18.00 hours, Monday 6 January 2025). More information on what this means is on our website: emas.nhs.uk/news/latest-ne…

Totally. Aggression, violence and harassment is never acceptable. Staff across the whole healthcare system are working tirelessly to deliver care to patients - and they deserve to do that without fear of attack, physical or verbal.

OUT TODAY! My reflections on progress (or not) on NHS race equality in the decade since the publication of The Snowy White Peaks of the NHS (2014) . Behind a pay wall at6 the moment I'm afraid. Unless you subscribe - it is an excellent journal! bmjleader.bmj.com/content/early/…

📣 It's World #AMR Awareness Week! Follow along from 18 – 24 November as we join the global campaign to "Educate. Advocate. Act now." Visit the @WHO's website to learn more about #AntimicrobialResistance and access campaign materials 👉 ow.ly/bLot50U8RZr

If leadership is not inclusive. It’s not compassionate. If leadership is not compassionate, it’s not inclusive.

What should NHS leaders do if they want to tackle racism? ➡️actually listen to people's experiences, however uncomfortable this makes them feel ➡️stop waiting for people to raise concerns Watch @rogerkline discuss the lessons from 'Too Hot to Handle': youtu.be/dphkf1dTxcU

After amazing year at @NPA1921 I'm moving on to be Interim CEO of @nmcnews. I've loved working with brilliant NPA team - and helping NPA modernise and become high-profile campaigning force for community pharmacy. READ THREAD. 1/8