Dr Melanie Lockett

[Dr Melanie Lockett @lockett_dr]

I'm a doctor. Current NHS pension taxation rules are unfairly hitting senior doctors hard with many forced to retire early/reduce hours. This crisis cant go on.

@thangammp as my MP, please will you attend @TheBMA pensions event on Weds 6 July

[Dr Melanie Lockett @lockett_dr]

The NHS is creaking at the seams, so why is the Government punishing doctors with higher taxes? https://t.co/u0NGWCOTvu

[Dr Melanie Lockett @lockett_dr]

@rafeeq_rm @drgavinoz @FrontGastro_BMJ @AjayMVerma @SiwanTG @pelicanhere
Do you have any suggestions on how best we should do this?

[Dr Melanie Lockett @lockett_dr]

@rafeeq_rm @drgavinoz @AjayMVerma @FrontGastro_BMJ @SiwanTG
Although most consultants work 12 PAs #FGDebate

[Dr Melanie Lockett @lockett_dr]

@drgavinoz #FGDebate @FrontGastro_BMJ @AjayMVerma @SiwanTG @rafeeq_rm
We get 0.25 PAs per 3 trainees in our Trust

[Dr Melanie Lockett @lockett_dr]

@pelicanhere @rafeeq_rm
Yes advanced training programmes (ATPs) are best. Reduction of GIM available in most but not all regions #FGDebate

[Dr Melanie Lockett @lockett_dr]

@MarkFeen2 #FGDebate @drgavinoz
What about UGI bleed assessment?

[Dr Melanie Lockett @lockett_dr]

@rafeeq_rm
Yes there are opportunities within each region that can be tailored to trainees within the training programme #FGDebate

[Dr Melanie Lockett @lockett_dr]

@pelicanhere @drgavinoz @SiwanTG
There are usually lists and ward rounds going on at weekends too#FGDebate

[Dr Melanie Lockett @lockett_dr]

Yes I agree. Can be arranged via TPD or as an out of programme experience @rafeeq_rm #FGDebate

[Dr Melanie Lockett @lockett_dr]

@rafeeq_rm #FGDebate
Yes it already is; there are regional IBD ATPs (advanced training programmes) offered

[Dr Melanie Lockett @lockett_dr]

@MarkFeen2 Yes I am looking forward to hearing the results of the current SPRINT pilot #FGDebate

[Dr Melanie Lockett @lockett_dr]

@RichardGBSG Yes, trainees find it difficult to get to lists. If they had a year off GIM they would be competent quicker. #FGDebate

[Ian Forgacs @IanForgacs]

V proud to be BSG Pres with so many effective women driving the Society forward. Great role models. #FGDebate

[Dr Melanie Lockett @lockett_dr]

#FGDebate Thanks for twittering!

[Dr Melanie Lockett @lockett_dr]

@pelicanhere #FGDebate @HanBridgestock @JayneEaden @rafeeq_rm
Agree

[Dr Melanie Lockett @lockett_dr]

@evasdaddy @FrontGastro_BMJ
#FGDebate
Agree, more than 50% of med students are women so we need to attract the best of them as well as men

[Dr Melanie Lockett @lockett_dr]

@IanForgacs #FGDebate @FrontGastro_BMJ
Likely coincidence? They did vote for Nicola Sturgeon though

[Dr Melanie Lockett @lockett_dr]

@IBDPassport #FGDebate @FrontGastro_BMJ
Yes, we are setting up a pilot scheme & hope to extend it to men & women if successful

[Dr Melanie Lockett @lockett_dr]

@pelicanhere #FGDebate @FrontGastro_BMJ
Women are still underrepresented in Gastro, but agree surgical specialties are worse