O&G Reg. Deputy Chair of @BMAResidents 22-24. BMA UK Council.
England, United Kingdom
Joined June 2023
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Dr Sumi Manirajan retweeted
More than 350 new training posts go live today. Meaning more opportunities for doctors. A step in the right direction, but there's still a long way to go.
We will keep pushing the Government to go further and faster, so the pay deal is fully implemented as soon as possible.
Dr Sumi Manirajan retweeted
Let's talk time out of training (TOOT) and strikes.
Don’t let misleading information put you off striking.
Listen to the facts, make sure your portfolio is ARCP ready, and get ready to strike.
Dr Sumi Manirajan retweeted
Brief thread about this to try and get the framing right. Predicted this ages ago, was told I was wrong, and that seems to be because people will obstinately refuse to listen when it comes to something that happens in their own department and they like the people involved.
Substitution of doctors with nurses and AHPs - badged as ST3 equivalent after a Masters and no exams - is a pillar of the NHS 10 year plan
It’s an experiment on the public by @NHSEngland without ethical approval or informed consent by @CMO_England
Are the Royal Colleges and @AoMRC complicit? They can’t say they haven’t been warned
Dr Sumi Manirajan retweeted
It’s not controversial or punching down to say you need a medical degree to work as a doctor
It’s just common sense
Leadership that have enabled this have a lot of explaining to do IMHO
The BMA has warned that the widespread use of “non-doctors” in medical roles is “simply not safe” and may be driven by hospitals using staff who are cheaper than doctors to save money
theguardian.com/society/2026…
Dr Sumi Manirajan retweeted
We have uncovered a haphazard approach to the use of Advanced Practitioner (AP) roles by NHS trusts. Our investigation has revealed almost half of hospital trusts are using non-doctors to fill doctor rota gaps.
APs can play an important and valued role in patient care. But they should not be asked to substitute for doctors to address staffing gaps.
Patients shouldn’t have to worry about whether NHS managers have asked non-doctors to deliver care that only doctors can safely deliver.
Read the full story: bma.org.uk/news-and-opinion/…
Dr Sumi Manirajan retweeted
This sends shivers down our spine .
You’re replacing Drs with ACPs who haven’t studied medicine
You’re PAYING 40 million pounds PER YEAR TO TRAIN THEM.
They are paid 50k as TRAINEES !
Yet no money for Drs
theguardian.com/society/2026…
Dr Sumi Manirajan retweeted
This is what everyone is taking about today. The demise of the NHS as we know it. Where you should be seeing a doctor and you’re not. We’re short of doctors because you deny them posts. Yes, of course a MDT it’s important, but not a team that should have a doctor and doesn’t.
Dr Sumi Manirajan retweeted
If any of Matt’s Stockton constituents have a stroke outside of office hours, on any day of the week, they will be denied a particular life saving stroke treatment called mechanical thrombectomy.
We don’t have enough radiologists in Teesside to deliver that stroke treatment out of hours in an already stretched service.
His Tory govt’s approach to workforce planning was a binfire and his constituents are suffering as a result.
Instead of solutions, he is more interested in muzzling those raising the alarm, to the continued detriment of his constituents.
'We would ban resident doctors from striking. We need to get tough with these guys.'
@MarkWhiteTV challenges Shadow Policing Minister Matt Vickers on the Conservative Party's handling of NHS strikes, as he criticises Labour's approach to negotiating with the BMA.
Dr Sumi Manirajan retweeted
'Do you accept that striking over this period is going to put undue pressure on the NHS?' - @KamaliMelbourne
'Strikes are temporary, but the pressure on the NHS is continuous, and if we don't do something, the damage will be permanent.' - @DocShivSharma
Dr Sumi Manirajan retweeted
What have you done to stop nurses pay from being eroded as chair of congress for the RCN?
Nurses have been hammered by pay erosion and below‑inflation deals, and the RCN hasn’t delivered any strategy to stop it.
So watching you attack doctors, the only group actually pushing back is appalling.
Dr Sumi Manirajan retweeted
BMA members - your ballot is about to drop.
Rank the 24 DoctorsTogether candidates in order, then return your ballot via post
Vote for a fantastic group of reps with a track record of success who will continue the journey of the BMA to an organising union which wins!
Voting is now under way in the biggest ever election to the BMA UK council.
Vote now to choose who you want to represent you, and your profession, for the next three years. Your council members are the ones who ensure your voice is heard, nationally, locally and in the workplace.
Find out all you need to know about voting in the election bma.org.uk/what-we-do/uk-nat…
Dr Sumi Manirajan retweeted
I am standing for the BMA council election with other fantastic reps with a proven track record.
We need BMA council to continue backing full pay restoration, effective UK graduate prioritisation and ending scope creep.
If you are a BMA doctor, please support the team.
The BMA council election is open and we are a group of reps with a proven track record of delivering nationally and locally
Our priorities:
-Tackling Medical Unemployment
-Full Pay Restoration
-UK Graduate Prioritisation
-Student Loan Forgiveness
Visit: bit.ly/BMACouncilVoteDT
Dr Sumi Manirajan retweeted
I’m standing in @TheBMA council elections with a fantastic group of reps that have a proven track record of delivering locally/nationally.
Vote for us so we can continue our work on delivering wins for you.
This is your chance to shape the direction of your union.
The BMA council election is open and we are a group of reps with a proven track record of delivering nationally and locally
Our priorities:
-Tackling Medical Unemployment
-Full Pay Restoration
-UK Graduate Prioritisation
-Student Loan Forgiveness
Visit: bit.ly/BMACouncilVoteDT
Dr Sumi Manirajan retweeted
I'm standing for @TheBMA council elections for @DocsTogether_
We have a track record of successfully winning for members. Our key priorities are tackling unemployment, FPR, student loan forgiveness and more.
So return your ballot ranking all our candidates in the order below.
The BMA council election is open and we are a group of reps with a proven track record of delivering nationally and locally
Our priorities:
-Tackling Medical Unemployment
-Full Pay Restoration
-UK Graduate Prioritisation
-Student Loan Forgiveness
Visit: bit.ly/BMACouncilVoteDT
Dr Sumi Manirajan retweeted
I’m standing in the BMA council election alongside a team of doctors who have spent the last few years winning at all levels.
We want to push on jobs. We want to win on pay. We will win on so much more if we’re elected.
Vote for the team below with a proven track record!
The BMA council election is open and we are a group of reps with a proven track record of delivering nationally and locally
Our priorities:
-Tackling Medical Unemployment
-Full Pay Restoration
-UK Graduate Prioritisation
-Student Loan Forgiveness
Visit: bit.ly/BMACouncilVoteDT
Dr Sumi Manirajan retweeted
The BMA council election is open and we are a group of reps with a proven track record of delivering nationally and locally
Our priorities:
-Tackling Medical Unemployment
-Full Pay Restoration
-UK Graduate Prioritisation
-Student Loan Forgiveness
Visit: bit.ly/BMACouncilVoteDT
Dr Sumi Manirajan retweeted
We remain concerned about the inappropriate substitution of doctors with non-medically qualified staff.
We’re exploring how advanced practice roles are being used by NHS employers. To help with this, we’re asking UK doctors and medical students to complete our advanced practice survey.
Make sure your voice is heard 👇surveymonkey.com/r/MVXCB99
Dr Sumi Manirajan retweeted
Ward‑walked Ealing and West Middlesex with Nikos today as North Thames reps.
Doctors told us about their low pay, and so many colleagues are worried about unemployment with so few training posts.
Doctors in England, please return your ballot and vote YES for fair pay and jobs.
ALT Ealing Hospital
ALT West Middlesex University Hospital
Dr Sumi Manirajan retweeted
In 1970 the Drs pay review body awarded 30% to junior doctors & consultants to counter inflation. The government gave 30% to juniors but 15% to consultants. The whole pay review body resigned in protest. The report acknowledged affordability but placed fairness first. The 30% ended up being paid. 1/2
Dr Sumi Manirajan retweeted
Resident doctors are back at work today & will be there to care for you through Christmas.
The Health Secretary is on holiday till January 5th.
We need a realistic offer on pay & jobs to avoid another of Streeting’s strikes. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c36z…
