Junior doctors in England have voted to take industrial action, beginning with a 72-hour walkout from 13 March. Click here for advice and FAQs for members on industrial action in the NHS and signposting to further guidance and support
Workforce
The BMA’s ballot of junior doctors in England shows an overwhelming majority in favour of industrial action, beginning with a 72-hour walkout in March. We understand only too well the frustration of our members regarding workforce shortages and other factors causing a steady erosion of morale and wellbeing
Trainee ACCPs are required to be entirely supernumerary for the first two years of their training; any deviation from this is likely to have a negative impact on both training and the governance structure around their clinical work
While matters relating to terms and conditions of service are not within the remit of individual medical royal colleges or faculties, we recognise the right of doctors and other healthcare professionals to take industrial action, and we understand why many may wish to do so
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Written by Dr Fran Tait
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Dr Rosie Baruah discusses microaggressions in medicine.
The report exposes the magnitude of the long-term staffing shortages facing the NHS, and reinforces sustained calls for adequate workforce planning, increased training capacity, and measures to boost staff retention
NHS leadership have issued a letter to NHS organisations in England about release of doctors for work for the wider NHS including college activity
The Faculty position for ICM consultant advertisements and appointments, with some steps to mitigate any risks