My Mum was in hospital for a couple of weeks, and was recently moved to rehab. It bears repeating, repeatedly, that for all their faults the NHS and all who work there, are bloody marvelous. #nurses #nhs #supportthenhs

“All things are defined by names. Change the name, and you change the thing.”
Terry Pratchett; Pyramids
#DiscWorld #MisleadingTitles #NotSoJuniorDoctors #VictoraAtkinsFail #StateOfAHealthSecretary #SupportTheNHS #ToriesOutIn2024

#Barclay, the Health Minister, said on Monday that all retiring consultant doctors enjoy a tax-free pension.

This attempt to castigate their legitimate wage demands, framing them as being well off, is fallacious. All pensions are subject to taxation.

#SupportTheNHS xxx

One million pounds has been spent by the government to cover the costs of the striking #JuniorDoctors who, it has been estimated, are asking for a cumulative wage rise that is equal to one million pounds.

#SupportTheNHS

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Just listened to a radio interview. Two doctors are leaving the NHS to go to Australia. Their reason is they have had enough of under resourced hospitals and lack of staff. Thanks a lot guys - leaving will really help improve the situation. You’re leaving for ️ , be honest. #SupportTheNHS #NHS #ToriesMustGo

Happy 75th Birthday to my beloved #NHS75 & the amazing #NHSheroes for the amazing work you do.
I hope we’ll still be celebrating you in another 75 years time

Having spent the last few days surround by the incredible NHS staff of my local hospital I honestly can’t imagine being without them and find it absolutely disgraceful how they have been treated and underfunded over consecutive UK governments.

A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said: “We hugely value the work of nurses"...
but we won't pay them what they deserve, need, and are owed after repeated negative increases because of the high inflation this government has created.
#SupportTheNHS #PayNursesFairly
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/jun/27/nurses-fail-to-vote-in-sufficient-numbers-for-fresh-strikes-in-englandbec?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

Having attended the Day Surgery Unit at Castle Hill Hospital (Cottingham) yesterday, I have only praise & admiration for all the staff there. Doctors, nurses, aneasthetists, admin - everyone was cheery, helpful & very pleasant. The operation went smoothly. I can't fault anything. I'm at home recovering (well). No GGB gigs until the middle of July.
All hospital staff should have a fair wage...They deserve every penny of it. #supportthenhs #NHS #hospital #support #fairwage

Ministers set to impose NHS pay deal on staff despite opposition of unions | NHS | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/apr/29/ministers-impose-nhs-pay-deal-doctors-nurses-srikes-unions

Throughout the #Covid pandemic, #nurses, more than any other occupation, died at a faster rate.

They cared and tirelessly looked after our own loved ones all the while their friends and colleagues were passing.

For these courageous people to be denied a basic wage increase by a Conservative government of millionaires is both obscene and shameful.

#SUPPORTTHENHS
#GTTO

Covid-19: New nurse death figures prompt call for investigation | Nursing Times
https://www.nursingtimes.net/news/coronavirus/covid-19-new-nurse-death-figures-prompt-call-for-investigation-25-01-2021/

Watching NHS staff working at full pelt. They are fucking amazing. #SaveOurNHS #SupportTheNHS #SupporttheNurses #SupporttheDoctors

My mother was a nurse, and this here is the perfect response to idiocy.

I’ll tell you why junior doctors are striking: things are so unsafe we have no choice

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/apr/11/junior-doctors-strike-pay-nhs-corridors?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Last night polling (by Ipsos) found that 54% if the population support the #JuniorDoctors strike.... the Q. is how will this play out during the week?

The media will try to demonise the Junior Doctors, but the problem is that the idea that junior doctors are greedy, does not stack up well against a government of millionaires (and millionaires' friends) & this is a circle it may be hard to square for even the right-media.

#SupportTheStrikes
#SupporttheNHS

The Tories always have money for themselves & their friends but never for the NHS, social services, teachers, school meals for kids or supporting the elderly

Just had some joinery done on my shoulder in a 3.5 hour op. The theatres were full even though it's the weekend.

I can honestly say every single NHS person has been polite, welcoming and professional as they work to reduce the backlog.

It's been an exceptionally positive experience and these people should be paid much more than they are.

As a high earner I would welcome a tax rise to ensure everyone continues to get this kind of service.