🎉 Congratulations to FMLM Senior Fellow Professor Ramani Moonesinghe OBE on her appointment as Deputy National Medical Director at NHS England. A respected clinical leader and advocate for improving patient outcomes, we wish her every success in this important role. 👏

Speaker Spotlight 📢 Sir Jim Mackey, Chief Executive of NHS England, will join our Leading the NHS: Vision, Courage and Excellence event on 30 September joining virtually from Newcastle. 🕐 1pm ✅ Open to everyone 📍 Apothecaries' Hall 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4w4yRim

A fantastic day celebrating the graduation of our 2025-26 Clinical Fellows! Congratulations to this great cohort as they complete their fellowship journey. Through developing leadership & management skills, they are helping shape the future of healthcare. We're incredibly proud!

Hear from Rakhee as she reflects on her Clinical Fellowship journey ahead of graduation🎓 From stepping outside her comfort zone to building confidence, Rakhee shares how the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer Fellowship with FMLM has shaped her leadership journey. 👉Discover more: bit.ly/4vCPz85

Speaker spotlight 📢 Join us on 30 September at 1pm for our Leading the NHS: Vision, Courage and Excellence event with keynote speaker Ed Smith, Chair of the NHS College of Leadership and Management, open to all! 📍 Apothecaries' Hall Register here: bit.ly/4w4yRim

📊 The GMC 2026 National Training Survey results are now available, offering insights into the experiences of doctors in training and trainers across the UK. The findings will help inform improvements in training, patient care & workforce development. Read more: bit.ly/4fLyhAb

The NHS needs strong leadership to drive transformation, support its workforce and improve patient outcomes. We look forward to working with the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Yvette Cooper, to support and strengthen clinical leadership across the NHS.

We're looking to hear from FMLM Members and Fellows. Do you have leadership insights, career reflections or experiences you'd like to share? We'd love to learn more about you, your role and your leadership journey. 📩 Send us a direct message to get involved.

Have you registered yet? Join us on 30 September at 1pm for two important FMLM events: - Leading the NHS: Vision, Courage and Excellence event, featuring Sir Jim Mackey and Ed Smith as keynote speakers. - FMLM AGM open to all FMLM members Register now: bit.ly/4w4yRim

Not everyone sets out to lead. Check out our latest blog, Becoming an accidental leader, by FMLM Senior Fellow Dr Manik Arora. He reflects on how leadership in healthcare often starts with a simple desire to make things better. 👉 Read now and reflect on your own journey: bit.ly/4ysOf9Y

FMLM welcomes the NHS England's Quality Strategy for NHS-funded care in England and its recognition that effective, visible and compassionate leadership and management are essential foundations for quality improvement. 🔗 Read our full statement on our LinkedIn: uk.linkedin.com/company/facu...

📅 Registration is now open for FMLM Event: Leading the NHS: Vision, Courage and Excellence and the FMLM AGM on 30 September. Join us to explore the future of NHS leadership and celebrate our Senior Fellowship Award recipients. Register for the two events here: bit.ly/4w4yRim

The latest NHS performance and GP Patient Survey data highlights both the immense pressure facing health and care services and the dedication of staff delivering high-quality patient care. Read FMLM's full response on our LinkedIn page. 👉 uk.linkedin.com/company/facu...

We welcome NHS England’s launch of the NHS Leadership and Management Framework, which sets clear standards for every leader and manager. FMLM is proud to have helped shape this work and looks forward to supporting its implementation. Find our more here: bit.ly/3SGXRNX

With graduation just weeks away, our Clinical Fellows came together for Career Navigation Day, taking time to reflect on their leadership journeys, learn from alumni and plan their next career steps with confidence. Take a look at some images from the event!

As Pride Month comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the importance of inclusive leadership 🌈 How have you been marking Pride this year? We would love to see how you have been celebrating. Share your experiences and photos in the replies below 👇

Interested in leading the way to a greener NHS? 🌿 Join the Greener NHS Knowledge Hub on FutureNHS to access tools, resources and case studies, and connect with others to share ideas and best practice in your leadership and management role. Join now: bit.ly/4uxBWWT

Patient safety is a leadership priority. The HSJ Patient Safety Congress returns on 28–29 Sept, bringing together NHS leaders, clinicians and patient voices to share learning, innovation and practical approaches to safer care. 📍 Telford 👉 bit.ly/3P7ybsc

In April, The King’s Fund published a report on environmental sustainability in the NHS 🌿 Commissioned by The Health Foundation, it explores leadership and accountability, what’s working well, and where improvements are needed. Find out more: bit.ly/42Va7vO

🌈This Pride month, we're reminded to celebrate the progress and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community, while reflecting on the work still needed to achieve equity in leadership. Take a watch of last year’s interview with FMLM member Prof Andrew Hartle: bit.ly/4t85HMJ

HIL Health’s Decarbonising the NHS 2026 is bringing together 250+ senior NHS leaders to connect & explore how to deliver net zero. The event has a fantastic agenda planned, with a number of great speakers including a FMLM Clinical Fellow Jay Burt and Chris Gormley, NHS CSO. 👉 bit.ly/4tIrGez

📅Our CEO Rich Withnall will be attending NHS ConfedExpo, which takes place 10–11 June at Manchester Central. If you're attending, do come and say hello to Rich. You can book your tickets here: bit.ly/422Dyfg

Congratulations to Professor Frankie Swords as she takes up her role as NHS England’s National Medical Director this week. At a time of significant change, strong, compassionate leadership is vital. We wish her every success in her role and look forward to continued collaboration.

Our response to Lord Mann’s report on tackling antisemitism and other forms of racism in the NHS, published today. See Lord Mann's recommendations in full here: www.gov.uk/government/n...

Are you an LE or SAS doctor? The GMC has opened its first detailed survey in 7 years – and your experience matters. Help shape future education, training and career development. ⏳ Open until 2 June 👉 Take part: bit.ly/3OEgjVs @sascollective.com

📅 Save the date! Our hybrid AGM takes place on 30 September. More details coming soon, including the agenda and key updates. We look forward to bringing members together to reflect, connect and shape what’s next for FMLM.

Have you taken part in the GMC National Training Survey? Your feedback helps improve postgraduate medical training and trainee experience. 📝 If you haven’t already, take a few minutes to have your say before 6 May: bit.ly/4bWDy6g

Looking to grow your leadership skills in healthcare? Becoming an FMLM member gives you access to learning, insight, events and a community passionate about better leadership and better care. 👉 Find out more about joining FMLM: bit.ly/428e540

📢 FMLM is recruiting a Treasurer (Trustee) to join our Board and Chair the Finance Committee. This is a senior non‑executive Trustee role, providing strategic financial oversight, stewardship and assurance across the organisation. Closes Sun 10 May, 9pm bit.ly/4t6ch6E

Our friends at the National Institute for Health and Care Research are hosting a webinar 🔬 It will explore how research evidence supports better decision-making and improved care across health systems. 👉Get involved and register here: bit.ly/4nk2CZ3