That was a truly Labour Budget.
Any other government could have chosen austerity 2.0. Instead, there was a lot to be proud of.
7 particularly progressive highlights:
@ITVNewsPolitics A&E can't fix dental issues! At most you will be given pain relief and told to go to a dentist
This is heartbreaking and a real example of how the Government has neglected Dentistry, but also dangerous to be telling patients to go to A&E for dental issues
How you vote in the upcoming general election isn't about Brexit. It's not about immigration or taxes.
It's about life and death.
For you, your kids & all your loved ones.
A vote for the conservatives is a vote to die on a waiting list.
I genuinely dont understand why there aren't mass demonstrations to save our NHS. The health of our families is the most important thing - and we are loosing our safety net
I have just finished another set of incredibly difficult weekend nights as the A&E consultant incharge.
Some thoughts:
The NHS no longer provides unscheduled care - we provide treatment. Care is with dignity - that's impossible for our patients in corridors.
The model of acute care is not working or sustainable. We need a completely different approach - with long term investment in prevention and community care
111 need to change risk thresholds as far too many come to a&e when they don't need to.
There needs to be alternative pathways to get care overnight for those who don't have accidents or emergencies. A&E shouldn't be anything and everything
Staff are broke - supporting staff is just as vital as looking after patients
This government have totally decimated our the NHS. They are the ones who should be apologising to our patients not our staff.
Hundreds are dying each week because of lack of hospital capacity and corridor care in a&e, yet it's not on the news and no public uproar. As staff and patients we have accepted the unacceptable.
Everyone needs to know the reality of what is happening - so that politicians offer a different solution and patients get the care they deserve. Sadly most of the public have no idea of what is genuinely going on.
And finally, a post night fry up is the best antidote for the stresses of the weekend. Goodnight!
Almost two thirds of people don’t know that you can self-refer to NHS Talking Therapies online to access treatment for anxiety and depression.
The service is effective, confidential and free.
You can refer yourself or talk to your GP: https://t.co/f06VsXM0gm.
Thank god the longest presentation in history is over with 🙈
Couldn’t be happier with the hard work & dedication the team have shown. The results are phenomenal
Watch out, theres plenty more this team can achieve 💪
@DNDTeam_Surgery@SarahC_RN@Surgical_Matron@SisterScrappy
Next presentation is @RobRichardson13 Unit Manager for @SAUlthtr showcasing the work done by the team to reduce delays in transfer, meaning they have halved the time it takes to get a patient to the unit from our ED, despite the increase in volume of patients from elsewhere.
Due to a medical emergency in the crowd, today’s game has been postponed.
Our thoughts are with the family concerned.
More information will follow.
#bwfc