"Shut up, listen, care, and know something." The ideal medical consultation model by Sir David Haslam. Also a good guide to approaching life.

Dear @wesstreeting @Jeremy_Miles I was the on call GP partner yesterday & I had to send another GP home because he was emotionally drained. That left me & 2 other GPs. I left at 20:30 also in tears. Do U realise how drained we are? Ur pushing us all to our limits!

The 14th of November to the 20th December is #UKDisabilityHistoryMonth. With this year's theme being 'Disability, Livelihood and Employment', we wanted to highlight and raise awareness of the presence of disabled NHS staff!

I genuinely jumped when I saw this on the back of the BJPsych! Looks like I’ll be using my own face to put my coffee on for the rest of the month…

What the NHS really needs most is money-during the Blair years it was given it and it preformed at a world leading level. Since then funding has slowly reduced and daft reforms designed to paper over funding gap have left less efficient. The fantasy of more for less is just that

POLL 2/2: Please answer IF you are in England & Wales, not retired, AND you had paid AA charges in 2015-22 (cash or scheme pays) Have YOU received your 23/24 Pension Savings Statement (PSS)?

POLL 1/2: Please answer IF you are in England & Wales, not retired, AND you had paid AA charges in 2015-22 (cash or scheme pays) Have YOU received your Remedial Pension Savings Statement (RPSS)? Please answer both questions (1+2) and share/RT

There's not a single person on this earth who, on their deathbed, will wish they spent an extra hour in the office. They will regret not spending an extra hour with their loved ones. So work hard, but set your boundaries, you will be a much better and happier person for it.

It's #InternationalStressAwarenessWeek! This week, we're focusing on burnout- a syndrome that is prevalent in the health and care workforce. Did you know that the International Classification of Diseases describes burnout as an "occupational phenomenon"?

Wondrous windy run up, along, and down Simonside! Northumberland really delivers. Feeling refreshed and grateful for these stunning views. 🌄 #Wellbeing #MentalHealth #BurnoutFreeWorking

Healthcare workers are facing extreme stress and burnout, with rising levels of anxiety, depression, and mental health challenges. It’s crucial we raise awareness and support those who dedicate their lives to caring for others. #HealthcareHeroes #MentalHealthMatters…

“In the memory of West, Lorna Breen, and the 300 to 400 other physicians who will die by suicide in 2024, and in support of every physician and nurse silently battling anxiety, depression, and burnout, we need to create meaningful change.”

With an average of 22% of NHS staff from the black community experiencing discrimination from members of the public, it's essential that we report any racism occurring in the workplace and support those affected. If your mental health has been affected by racism and you cannot…

Whole-heartedly recommend @doctor_benji You Don’t Have to Be Mad to Work Here. It’s warm, kind, funny, and shines a light on the challenges in our system. Thank you for such a brilliant read!

If you're an NHS worker currently struggling in this system, please know you are so needed, so valued and 100% not alone. If you need confidential & free support/counselling, our door is always open and we understand the issues. Don't suffer in silence. Frontline19.com

Do you know the years of training required to become a psychiatrist in the UK? 5+2+3+3 = 13 years That's only if you don't take any career breaks or do additional training. If you don't create suitable working conditions for a consultant-level psychiatrist in the UK, they…

Belle joined me for my 100th Parkrun at @nbtsparkrun 🏃‍♂️🐾! Stunning and invigorating! #Wellbeing #Burnout #MentalHealth #loveparkrun

Very few people realise that the vast majority of hospice and palliative care is provided by charity - not by the NHS. I think this is a national scandal. Please RT if you do too 🙏

The focus for today in SAS week is "SAS as a career choice". Becoming a SAS doctor is how I carried on in anaesthesia, when I would otherwise have left the workforce. Giving people choice about how to progress their career gives us more doctors. #SASweek24

Happily aching after Hadrian’s Wall Half-Marathon. Stunning scenery along the route. Huge thanks to Wild Deer Events for their brilliant organization—it made the day even more enjoyable! 🏃‍♂️🌄 #HalfMarathon #RunningCommunity #Burnout #MentalHealth

What does burnout look like to you? If you're a healthcare worker, the chances are you have experienced or been close to burnout. Long hours, covering shifts, excessive paperwork, and few breaks can lead to extreme fatigue and a loss of motivation for the job that you once…