"GP records of more than half the country sit on a system controlled by a firm whose business model is returns for investors, not care for patients." We've expressed alarm at patient records being put under control of US private equity firm www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Alarm at NHS patient records being put under control of US private equity firm

Doctors and MPs urge more scrutiny of £300m deal for company behind system used by most GPs in England

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Not the NHS Again! Unlock the truth about fighting for a better NHS—starting with medical students who hold the key to lasting change How to bridge the gap between future doctors the system they’re set to serve. Full episode 👇🏼 youtu.be/FSaxj4FyBhY?...

@thedauk.bsky.social and @rebuildgp.co.uk have called on the new health and social care secretary to prioritise the family doctor model, fix the GP unemployment issue and place general practice at the heart of neighbourhood health. Full story: www.gponline.com/gps-call-gov...

We welcome the appointment of @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social as health secretary as an opportunity to restore trust, strengthen public services and place patient safety at the heart of NHS reform. Read our statement: dauk.org/dauk-sets-ou...

DAUK sets out five priorities for the new health secretary

The Doctors’ Association UK (DAUK) has set out five priorities for new health secretary Yvette Cooper as it urged her to listen to the voices of frontline doctors and of...

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We welcome the appointment of Yvette CooperMP as health secretary as an opportunity to restore trust, strengthen public services and place patient safety at the heart of NHS reform. Read our statement: dauk.org/dauk-sets-ou...

Most of us have no idea how profoundly pharmaceutical industry politics influence the cost of medicines—ultimately, our health and survival We look at how the US, Big Pharma and the UK Government have been complicit in failing the NHS & all of us, more generally Episode 👇🏼 youtu.be/C8EgqFO5HDs?...

🗣️ | @drmk.link: "This is an important result for doctors, patients and fair regulation." We welcome the government’s move to re-consult on proposals to retain and extend the GMC's power to appeal decisions made by the MPTS. dauk.org/dauk-welcome...

DAUK welcomes government U-turn on GMC appeal powers following sustained pressure

The Doctors’ Association UK (DAUK) has welcomed the government’s move to re-consult on proposals to retain and extend the General Medical Council's (GMC) power to appeal decisions made by the...

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Our survey of NHS staff during June's heatwave found reports of dangerously hot clinical environments, heating systems remaining on, patients with heat-related illness and staff being unwell. Which is why we're supporting Hannah Spencer's maximum workplace temperatures bill dauk.org/dauk-writes-...

DAUK writes to health secretary over staff and patient safety risks during heatwave

The Doctors' Association UK (DAUK) has written to the government urging immediate action to protect NHS patients and staff during extreme heat. It follows a DAUK survey during June’s record-breaking.....

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Green MP Hannah Spencer aims to pass law on maximum workplace temperatures

Our survey of NHS staff during June's heatwave found reports of dangerously hot clinical environments, heating systems remaining on, patients with heat-related illness and staff being unwell. Which is why we're supporting Hannah Spencer's maximum workplace temperatures bill dauk.org/dauk-writes-...

DAUK writes to health secretary over staff and patient safety risks during heatwave

The Doctors' Association UK (DAUK) has written to the government urging immediate action to protect NHS patients and staff during extreme heat. It follows a DAUK survey during June’s record-breaking.....

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The Guardian@theguardian.com · 4w ago

Green MP Hannah Spencer aims to pass law on maximum workplace temperatures

Where’s the money? Can we afford the NHS? Most discussions about the NHS focus on how to squeeze more money out of a system labeled as a "bottomless pit." But what if we've been asking the wrong questions? Debunking myths about national debt & the real power of £ creation youtu.be/mOmMzj5Ji3o?...

Money makes the world go around!

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'The climate crisis is a health crisis,' says our sustainability lead Dr Matt Lee after more 2,700 people are thought to have died from heat-related causes in the May and June heatwaves. dauk.org/climate-cris...

‘Climate crisis is a health crisis’ says DAUK after heatwave deaths

DAUK’s sustainability lead warned ‘the climate crisis is a health crisis’ after more than 2,700 people are thought to have died from heat-related causes in the May and June heatwaves....

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The Medical Defense Society has launched its GP Parental Leave Scheme. The scheme aims to provide eligible GP members with support towards the cost of maintaining their GMC registration while they are away from practice for qualifying parental leave. 🔗 dauk.org/dauk-and-med...

DAUK and Medical Defense Society initiative to reimburse GMC fees for GPs on parental leave

Doctors’ Association UK (DAUK) and Medical Defense Society have launched a new initiative to reimburse GMC fees paid by GPs during their parental leave. Under the scheme, GPs who have...

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Where’s the money? Can we afford the NHS? In this eye-opening episode, former bond trader Vince Gomez joins the conversation to reveal the true mechanics of government spending, debunking myths about national debt & the real power of money creation @keepournhspublic.bsky.social @thedauk.bsky.social

Dr Steve Taylor@drstevetaylor.bsky.social · 4w ago

Where’s the money? Can we afford the NHS? Most discussions about the NHS focus on how to squeeze more money out of a system labeled as a "bottomless pit." But what if we've been asking the wrong questions? Debunking myths about national debt & the real power of £ creation youtu.be/mOmMzj5Ji3o?...

We're part of a coalition of health groups and unions that has signed a letter to Andy Burnham urging him to scrap the UK-US trade deal and to invest in our NHS www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Burnham urged to ditch ‘dangerous’ UK-US NHS drug deal

Exclusive: health groups call on expected next PM to rip up agreement, which analysis suggests could lead to 229,000 excess deaths by 2036

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We're part of a coalition of health groups and unions that has signed a letter to Andy Burnham urging him to scrap the UK-US trade deal and to invest in our NHS www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

Burnham urged to ditch ‘dangerous’ UK-US NHS drug deal

Exclusive: health groups call on expected next PM to rip up agreement, which analysis suggests could lead to 229,000 excess deaths by 2036

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Most of us will face the reality of end-of-life care — yet our healthcare system treats palliative care as an after thought, funded mainly by charities. Why is something so essential still so undervalued and patchy across the UK? The shocking truths and what must change. 👇🏼 youtu.be/22BzLBmPL_k?...

We have written to the health secretary to share our significant concerns regarding the cases of two children referred to hospital by their GPs with suspected appendicitis. Lessons must be learnt to prevent similar incidents occurring in the future. dauk.org/dauk-calls-o...

DAUK calls on health secretary to strengthen patient safety after coroners’ findings

DAUK has written to the health secretary calling for urgent action to improve patient safety following coroners' reports into the deaths of two children referred to hospital by their GPs...

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Our survey highlighting the extreme temperatures NHS staff worked in during June's heatwave has made headlines in national and healthcare media ⬇️ dauk.org/dauk-in-the-...

DAUK in the media: heatwave survey gains national attention

Our survey highlighting the extreme temperatures NHS staff were working in during June’s heatwave has made headlines in national and healthcare media. Launched during June's record-breaking heatwave, ...

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📋 | The early results of our survey has found NHS staff and patients being exposed to unsafe conditions during the current heatwave. Sustainability lead Dr Matt Lee: “It’s shocking that colleagues and patients are having to endure these conditions, but sadly not surprising.” dauk.org/uk-heatwave-...

We've launched a short survey to find out what working conditions are like in the NHS during the #heatwave How hot is your workplace? Is there working air conditioning? Is the heat affecting patient care? Please complete our survey and share with colleagues: dauk.org/heatwave-sur...

We've launched a short survey to find out what working conditions are like in the NHS during the #heatwave How hot is your workplace? Is there working air conditioning? Is the heat affecting patient care? Please complete our survey and share with colleagues: dauk.org/heatwave-sur...

🗣️ | Our sustainability lead Dr Matt Lee is urging the next Prime Minister to make tackling the climate crisis a priority of their government "The impacts of climate change are already being felt, and the cost of delay continues to rise." #climatecrisis #heatwave dauk.org/next-prime-m...

Next Prime Minister urged to make the climate a policy priority

The Doctors’ Association UK (DAUK) has called on the next Prime Minister to make tackling climate change a priority of the new government Dr Matt Lee, DAUK sustainability lead, warned...

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🗣️ | Our sustainability lead Dr Matt Lee is urging the next Prime Minister to make tackling the climate crisis a priority of their government "The impacts of climate change are already being felt, and the cost of delay continues to rise." #climatecrisis #heatwave dauk.org/next-prime-m...

Next Prime Minister urged to make the climate a policy priority

The Doctors’ Association UK (DAUK) has called on the next Prime Minister to make tackling climate change a priority of the new government Dr Matt Lee, DAUK sustainability lead, warned...

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NOT THE NHS AGAIN! Labour’s 2nd year report - Could do a lot better! In this episode, the hard truths behind waiting lists, private sector profiteering, & the urgent need for genuine funding Tired of the spin this episode is your wake-up call youtu.be/-9GVg165b0E?...

We've taken legal advice and are considering next steps over the government’s plans to retain and extend the GMC's power to appeal decisions of the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service. dauk.org/dauk-challen...

DAUK challenges government over plans to retain and extend GMC’s tribunal appeal powers

The Doctors' Association UK (DAUK) has instructed solicitors and is considering its next steps over the government's plans to retain and extend the General Medical Council's (GMC) power to appeal...

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Medical Protection has brought together 13 medical organisations urging the Government to remove the GMC's right to appeal its own tribunal decisions. Our letter warns that it undermines trust in the independence of the tribunal process and the regulator: www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...

Have you listened to our weekly NHS podcast yet? Jointly run with @thedauk.bsky.social & @drstevetaylor.bsky.social - this episode dives into the Health Bill, single patient records and the end of NHS England. Subscribe to never miss an episode! www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRRd...

The Health Bill - Wes Streeting’s worrying leaving gift!

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🎙️ | Don't miss the latest edition of Not The NHS Again! youtu.be/5wRIsrikhO0?...

Not the NHS Again! Review.

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Dr Steve Taylor@drstevetaylor.bsky.social · 2mo ago

NOT THE NHS AGAIN! It’s been a busy few weeks, loads of podcasts, a new health secretary, the health bill, stories & advocacy. This week my trip to NHS Confed and some clips of our podcasts over the past few weeks. More to come, subscribe and listen. youtu.be/5wRIsrikhO0?...

What are we trying to invent here? Is it outpatients in the community or is it actually community care? A mixed up approach, going on here, & I’m concerned that we are missing something in terms of what we already have, and how do we integrate that better www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/premise...

The latest edition of Not The NHS Again is out now youtu.be/nRRdYXSX4rY?...

The Health Bill - Wes Streeting’s worrying leaving gift!

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Dr Steve Taylor@drstevetaylor.bsky.social · 2mo ago

This week on NOT THE NHS AGAIN! The Health Bill, Single Patient Records, the end of NHS England! Wes Streeting’s passing ‘gifts’ to the NHS! Dr Sarah Jacques and Dr Steve Taylor discuss. @keepournhspublic.bsky.social @thedauk.bsky.social youtu.be/nRRdYXSX4rY?...