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#HelloMyNameIs Nick. Consultant Paediatrician, PEM, epilepsy/ neurology, MedEd, College Tutor @nnuhjlch, Tutor @MedEdICE, RCPCH rep to @AoMRC AFPC. He/Him
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submitted 20 hours ago • 0 comments

New review article on health anxiety for neurologists with Huw Green in Practical Neurology ❌Health anxiety is NOT FND. ✅Can occur in any neurological condition, ✅Reassurance usually makes it worse ✅Specific treatment. pn.bmj.com/content/earl... Free link - tinyurl.com/5n7shutv

submitted 2 days ago • 1 comment

We are delighted that the Government have heard our calls to introduce supervised tooth-brushing schemes for 3-to-5-year-olds. We once again urge the Government to go further and address the undeniable link between deprivation and tooth decay. 👉 www.rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/...

submitted 2 days ago • 0 comments

🚨 New research alert 🚨 Our study in BMJ Open @bmj.com examines experiences of less-than-full-time (LTFT) postgraduate medical training in Ireland. bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/2/e… A short 🧵 on why LTFT matters for training, burnout, and the future of the workforce. #MedSky #irishmed 1️⃣

submitted 3 days ago • 1 comment

New NHS data reveals over 56 thousand children are waiting for treatment in Wales. Our recommendations for the Welsh Government and NHS Wales remain the same - put children first and prioritise a healthy future. Our response: www.rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/...

submitted 3 days ago • 0 comments

Hi @bmj.com Can you add a Bluesky share button instead of the X button you have please?

submitted 3 days ago • 1 comment

I don’t know what went wrong here, and would welcome complete transparency so that we can understand. I agree that we have to hold our exams to the absolute highest standards, and part of that is about owning any mistakes and correcting them. No doctor should be disadvantaged by this.

submitted 3 days ago • 0 comments

I will believe this when I see it. I qualified in 2006 I have lived through MMC, the Tooke Report, MTAS, FPAS and Shape of Training They all have a few things in common… …sadly, none good conversations have been happening for months. They’re announcing it now as a distraction #MedSky #MedEd

submitted 4 days ago • 1 comment

I’m wondering, who does postgraduate medical training well/ best? We’ve taken terminology from the US, but perhaps that’s all we want to take. Their costs, working conditions & in some cases pay for doctors in training are far from desirable for UK medics. Do we look to Oz, or continental Europe?

submitted 3 days ago • 0 comments

This is a vital review. We will be talking about it for years to come. There are some big decisions to be made about postgraduate medical training in the UK. It’s important we don’t view training in isolation though, what happens before & after is also vital. www.england.nhs.uk/postgraduate...

submitted 4 days ago • 3 comments

We desperately need a realistic workforce planning strategy, with attempts made to forecast the number of consultants needed, so the bottle neck isn't just moved to post-CCT. More NTNs are absolutely required and it is essential that this is done properly for a world-leading health service.

submitted 4 days ago • 1 comment

Recovering from the most recent family viral lurgy and I have realised that yesterday’s crushing tension headache probably wasn’t flu, it might just have been the lack of coffee for 36 hours 😅

submitted 6 days ago • 0 comments

Air pollution is a significant threat to child health, yet many healthcare professionals feel unprepared to address its impact. RCPCH has launched the Air Pollution Companion, offering essential resources for professionals & the wider community. Explore & share: www.rcpch.ac.uk/key-topics/a...

submitted 9 days ago • 0 comments

“It is a national scandal that over 600,000 children are stuck in limbo on a list, waiting to receive treatment.” The 18-week target is being missed more than 40% of the time for children’s services. Our response to latest NHSE data: www.rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/...

submitted 9 days ago • 0 comments

I’ve had the joy of listening to this podcast hosted by @maxdavie.bsky.social I meet a lot of young people with #TouretteSyndrome in my clinic & I’m struck by how you could replace “ADHD” in this with “Tourette’s” & the whole thing would still make perfect sense. zencastr.com/z/vKCARygL

submitted 9 days ago • 0 comments

In children a procalcitonin (PCT) guided algorithm didn't reduce iv antibiotic duration treatment & is non-inferior to usual care. ⚠️ Evidence doesn't support use of PCT algorithms where effective paediatric antibiotic stewardship programmes are established ⚠️ www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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submitted 15 days ago • 1 comment

And here is where I stop for today.

submitted 17 days ago • 1 comment

The Future Minds Report is an evidence-based analysis of the need for investment in children & young people's mental health services. By investing in mental health research & services, we can unlock a brighter future for young people & society as a whole. www.mqmentalhealth.org/mental-healt...

submitted 17 days ago • 0 comments

Come join us (virtually) this morning for a fantastic #PEM NPEG line up. #MedSky #PaedSky #PEMSky

submitted 17 days ago • 0 comments

Absolutely delighted that for #LGBTHM25 we've launched an updated version of the Rainbow NHS Badge @gstt-nhs.bsky.social! The new design uses the Progress Pride flag, and is intended to better represent LGBT+ patients, families and staff

submitted 20 days ago • 5 comments

Lovely to catch up with @doctorstraining.bsky.social for their first podcast! We talk about brave conversations - can we have them in a way that builds connection? Can we change the intention behind the conversation? What is our aim in having them? podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/w...

submitted 21 days ago • 1 comment