Abi Rimmer

Physician associates must have a named senior doctor supervising them at all times, says BMA

Medical associate professionals (MAPs), including physician associates, must have an immediately available, named supervisor in all healthcare settings, the BMA…

1 month ago

NHS England looks to cut back on doctors’ statutory and mandatory training

NHS England is exploring ways it can reduce the amount of statutory and mandatory training that doctors undertake, to free…

2 months ago

Anaesthetists feel broadly negative about associates, survey finds

Most anaesthetists have a negative view of anaesthesia associates (AAs), a survey by the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) has…

3 months ago

Ageing workforce is putting future of medical education and research at risk, warns Medical Schools Council

The UK’s capacity to contribute to scientific research and educate medical students is at risk without investment in the clinical…

3 months ago

Unions recommend that consultants in England accept new pay offer

Consultants in England will be asked to vote on a new pay offer from the government, after the BMA and…

4 months ago

NHS England and trusts are undermining process for recalling striking doctors, says BMA

NHS England and some NHS trusts are undermining the process for recalling striking junior doctors in unexpected and extreme circumstances,…

6 months ago

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