MBChB, FRACGP

Port Macquarie, NSW
Joined March 2018
🎧We've just released episode 4 of our Generally Speaking podcast! 📈@ChrisProv22 hears from Chair of the Scottish Deep End Project @careylunan about her drive to help general practice improve health equity. Tune in on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. open.spotify.com/episode/0YE…
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We look forward to tomorrow's Scottish Parliament debate on employer's national insurance contributions. The UK government should exempt general practice from the increase in contributions, failing that, the Scottish Government must mitigate the costs.
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We welcome today's speech from @ScotGovFM on renewing the NHS. Read our full response here: rcgp.org.uk/News/scotland-fi…
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"We've listened and we've been persuaded." We welcome @ScotGovFM's acceptance of our long-standing call for a greater proportion of new NHS funding to go to primary and community care to give GPs the resources they need.
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Listen to our latest podcast episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! @ChrisProv22 talks to Fellow Dr Michael Blackmore about the amazing things people can do in recovery from drug use, and his energising work in the West of Scotland Faculty. open.spotify.com/episode/6j3…
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Don't miss the third episode of our Generally Speaking Podcast! @ChrisProv22 talks to Fellow Dr Michael Blackmore about the amazing things people can do in recovery from drug use, and his energising work in the West of Scotland Faculty. Tune in here ⬇️ open.spotify.com/episode/6j3…
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Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year⭐🎉 Here are some of our RCGP Scotland highlights from 2024 ⬇️
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Warmest wishes of the season from us all at RCGP! A big thank you to all our members for your hard work, dedication, and everything you have done for your College, your patients, and the health service over the past year. We look forward to a happy and healthy New Year together. 🎄 #TeamGP
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Applications are now open for the Mid-Career Matters programme delivered over two online half-day workshops in February. This dynamic new programme provides job focussed tools, peer support and networking opportunities. Find out more and apply here forms.office.com/e/irw9EZ1wR…
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🚨 Exciting news! 🚨 We are back in KENT in Jan'25! 🚀 Join us to learn from inspiring leaders, inc: 🌟@ProfNickHarding, CMO of Operose Health, 🌟Prof Claire Fuller, Primary Care Medical Director for NHS England, 🌟@KamilaRCGP, Chair of RCGP 📧 Register here: info@kentlmc.org
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Here's some of what RCGP Scotland has done for members over the last fortnight. ⬇️
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We are aware that Cedegim INPS entered into voluntary administration on Tuesday. RCGP Scotland is monitoring this situation closely and there will not be any immediate change to GP IT service provision. Please read our full statement ⬇️ rcgp.org.uk/News/rcgp-scotla…
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Delve into the journey of Dr. Kath Jones, from rescuer to coach, in this inspiring Portrait Series webinar I created. A must-watch for those passionate about Lifestyle Medicine and transformative stories in healthcare! 🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/KoHtQhk7YM8?si=NVbM… @rcgp @KathJones16
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We are deeply disappointed with today’s workforce data from NES. Decisive action in @scotgov's Action Plan to reverse these worrying workforce trends can’t come soon enough. See our full statement here: rcgp.org.uk/News/scotland-ge…
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Looking forward to the start of #SLMCConf Grateful to @neilcgray for joining us and hearing just how much concern there is just now in #TeamGP @BMA_GP @BMAScotland @scotgovhealth @doctor_katie
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In the second episode of our 'Generally Speaking' podcast @ChrisProv22 and @DrChrisWilliams discuss the benefits and challenges of remote and rural general practice. Listen in here⬇️ open.spotify.com/episode/1or…
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If this transpires will leave us hundreds of millions short of £500m+ cost for directly employed public services. Means Scottish public services will be paying UK Treasury for UK tax rise. Also doesn’t cover contractors - GPs, pharmacists, social care & 3rd sector - so damaging
EXC: Scottish government to receive £295m-£330m for public sector national insurance rise Money equivalent to spend in England but Scotland's public sector is proportionally bigger UKG source: "No more excuses" SG spox: "Risks damaging public services" thetimes.com/uk/scotland/art…
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Sorry to not be able to join in person! Lots of important debates and inspiring conversations, very happy to see @stuartdshand arriving as a new ballot member
Fantastic to have members join us online and in person in Edinburgh for the first meeting of the 72nd RCGP Scottish Council. We also welcome Dr Stuart Shand to Council as a newly elected ballot member.
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Definitely worth to listen! I am Working in a rural setting and it has been an incredible experience—challenging, rewarding, and full of opportunities to make a real difference. Grateful every day for this journey.
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Don't forget to tune into the second episode of the Generally Speaking podcast! @ChrisProv22 and @DrChrisWilliams discuss the benefits and challenges of remote and rural general practice. open.spotify.com/episode/1or…
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