Tom France
@tombfrance.bsky.social
RCGP GP Registrar Vice Chair | GP Registrar Rep, RCGP North West England Faculty | Keen runner, Christian | Views my own
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> 50% of GPs qualifying every year require a visa to work.
70% of GP practices do not sponsor visas.
70% of GPs requiring a visa to work are finding it very difficult to get jobs.
We can help achieve timely GP care for patients :
www.linkedin.com/posts/rcgp_w...
70% of GP practices do not sponsor visas.
70% of GPs requiring a visa to work are finding it very difficult to get jobs.
We can help achieve timely GP care for patients :
www.linkedin.com/posts/rcgp_w...
We are asking the new Home Secretary to guarantee international newly qualified GPs are able to stay and work in the UK. Approx 1,600 of these will need a visa this year but our survey with BMA found…...
We are asking the new Home Secretary to guarantee international newly qualified GPs are able to stay and work in the UK. Approx 1,600 of these will need a visa this year but our survey with BMA found ...
www.linkedin.com
September 12, 2025 at 9:20 AM
> 50% of GPs qualifying every year require a visa to work.
70% of GP practices do not sponsor visas.
70% of GPs requiring a visa to work are finding it very difficult to get jobs.
We can help achieve timely GP care for patients :
www.linkedin.com/posts/rcgp_w...
70% of GP practices do not sponsor visas.
70% of GPs requiring a visa to work are finding it very difficult to get jobs.
We can help achieve timely GP care for patients :
www.linkedin.com/posts/rcgp_w...
🔔Vote Molly and Tom for GP Registrar Chair!🔔
@drmollydineen.bsky.social and I are running to be the next RCGP GP Registrar co-chairs. Voting opened yesterday and members should have received an email with voting link.
If you have any questions please get in touch!
@drmollydineen.bsky.social and I are running to be the next RCGP GP Registrar co-chairs. Voting opened yesterday and members should have received an email with voting link.
If you have any questions please get in touch!
August 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
🔔Vote Molly and Tom for GP Registrar Chair!🔔
@drmollydineen.bsky.social and I are running to be the next RCGP GP Registrar co-chairs. Voting opened yesterday and members should have received an email with voting link.
If you have any questions please get in touch!
@drmollydineen.bsky.social and I are running to be the next RCGP GP Registrar co-chairs. Voting opened yesterday and members should have received an email with voting link.
If you have any questions please get in touch!
Reposted by Tom France
I think this is the closest many of us have ever got to seeing the real Trump. The only consistent thread in his entire unhinged rant was the love & praise for Vladimir Putin. Zelensky has more courage & dignity in his little finger than every member of Trump's regime & fan club combined.
February 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I think this is the closest many of us have ever got to seeing the real Trump. The only consistent thread in his entire unhinged rant was the love & praise for Vladimir Putin. Zelensky has more courage & dignity in his little finger than every member of Trump's regime & fan club combined.
A man defending his country from invasion is treated as an enemy and allowed to be ridiculed in front of the world’s media because “it’s good TV”.
This is utterly horrifying behaviour of this corrupt and autocratic administration cannot be normalised.
#StandWithUkraine
This is utterly horrifying behaviour of this corrupt and autocratic administration cannot be normalised.
#StandWithUkraine
February 28, 2025 at 7:18 PM
A man defending his country from invasion is treated as an enemy and allowed to be ridiculed in front of the world’s media because “it’s good TV”.
This is utterly horrifying behaviour of this corrupt and autocratic administration cannot be normalised.
#StandWithUkraine
This is utterly horrifying behaviour of this corrupt and autocratic administration cannot be normalised.
#StandWithUkraine
It is hugely important that the public are made aware of this: people may struggle to see a GP but not because GPs aren’t ready and waiting - there just aren’t the jobs available.
news.sky.com/story/gps-wo...
news.sky.com/story/gps-wo...
GPs 'working as Uber drivers' because they can't find jobs as medics warn of 'unprecedented crisis'
Experts told Sky News that a lack of core funding for GP practices means there is not enough money to recruit - at a time when demand for appointments has reached an all-time high.
news.sky.com
February 27, 2025 at 8:57 AM
It is hugely important that the public are made aware of this: people may struggle to see a GP but not because GPs aren’t ready and waiting - there just aren’t the jobs available.
news.sky.com/story/gps-wo...
news.sky.com/story/gps-wo...
Great to see some clear evidence that PAs have no place in primary care and indeed that their recruitment was rushed through to the detriment of patient safety. Reassuringly these initial findings support the recent RCGP policy on PAs.
www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/workfor...
www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/workfor...
No evidence that PAs add value in GP settings, finds academic review
There is ‘no evidence’ that physician associates (PAs) add value in GP practices, according to a new academic review.
www.pulsetoday.co.uk
February 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Great to see some clear evidence that PAs have no place in primary care and indeed that their recruitment was rushed through to the detriment of patient safety. Reassuringly these initial findings support the recent RCGP policy on PAs.
www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/workfor...
www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/workfor...
Reposted by Tom France
The UK has a lower number of qualified Doctors & Nurses than most peer nations
The NHS is becoming less productive & is using a greater number of less qualified & skilled staff
Additionally there is a higher attrition rate & failure to retain experience, knowledge & skills
@nhsemployers.bsky.social
The NHS is becoming less productive & is using a greater number of less qualified & skilled staff
Additionally there is a higher attrition rate & failure to retain experience, knowledge & skills
@nhsemployers.bsky.social
January 14, 2025 at 11:36 AM
The UK has a lower number of qualified Doctors & Nurses than most peer nations
The NHS is becoming less productive & is using a greater number of less qualified & skilled staff
Additionally there is a higher attrition rate & failure to retain experience, knowledge & skills
@nhsemployers.bsky.social
The NHS is becoming less productive & is using a greater number of less qualified & skilled staff
Additionally there is a higher attrition rate & failure to retain experience, knowledge & skills
@nhsemployers.bsky.social
Very much enjoyed being able to represent GP Registrars at RCGP council today. In addition to taking part in key debates, I was also able to speak out on other issues relevant to GP Registrars.
Looking forward to the next one!
Looking forward to the next one!
November 30, 2024 at 10:50 PM
Very much enjoyed being able to represent GP Registrars at RCGP council today. In addition to taking part in key debates, I was also able to speak out on other issues relevant to GP Registrars.
Looking forward to the next one!
Looking forward to the next one!
Reposted by Tom France
www.gmc-uk.org/-/media/docu... Urgent action on workforce planning is needed. Such bottlenecks have significant financial implications and impact on staff morale.
November 29, 2024 at 7:37 AM
www.gmc-uk.org/-/media/docu... Urgent action on workforce planning is needed. Such bottlenecks have significant financial implications and impact on staff morale.
Reposted by Tom France
It’s the eve of the vote on assisted dying.
Everyone is united on one thing - that however MPs vote, UK palliative care is desperately underfunded.
It’s in your gift to change this, @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
You could pledge meaningful action - funding - now.
The question is, WILL you?
Everyone is united on one thing - that however MPs vote, UK palliative care is desperately underfunded.
It’s in your gift to change this, @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
You could pledge meaningful action - funding - now.
The question is, WILL you?
November 28, 2024 at 8:49 PM
It’s the eve of the vote on assisted dying.
Everyone is united on one thing - that however MPs vote, UK palliative care is desperately underfunded.
It’s in your gift to change this, @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
You could pledge meaningful action - funding - now.
The question is, WILL you?
Everyone is united on one thing - that however MPs vote, UK palliative care is desperately underfunded.
It’s in your gift to change this, @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
You could pledge meaningful action - funding - now.
The question is, WILL you?
Reflecting on a fantastic day at our GP Registrars Conference in Manchester yesterday which I organised with the RCGP North West England Faculty.
The event was attended by GPRs across the NW and other regions and we had some inspiring speakers throughout the day.
#GPRConf
The event was attended by GPRs across the NW and other regions and we had some inspiring speakers throughout the day.
#GPRConf
November 24, 2024 at 9:06 AM
Reflecting on a fantastic day at our GP Registrars Conference in Manchester yesterday which I organised with the RCGP North West England Faculty.
The event was attended by GPRs across the NW and other regions and we had some inspiring speakers throughout the day.
#GPRConf
The event was attended by GPRs across the NW and other regions and we had some inspiring speakers throughout the day.
#GPRConf
“If you see something in society that needs changing then be the change and make it happen.”
Inspiring talk from Dr Zahid Chauhan about his work as a GP working to improve health inequalities and working in politics
#GPRConf
Inspiring talk from Dr Zahid Chauhan about his work as a GP working to improve health inequalities and working in politics
#GPRConf
November 23, 2024 at 3:24 PM
“If you see something in society that needs changing then be the change and make it happen.”
Inspiring talk from Dr Zahid Chauhan about his work as a GP working to improve health inequalities and working in politics
#GPRConf
Inspiring talk from Dr Zahid Chauhan about his work as a GP working to improve health inequalities and working in politics
#GPRConf
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Most energising and inspiring talk of the day 🙌
Now time for our keynote speaker Dr Toyosi Adeniji, RCGP First5 Chair. Inspiring our GP Registrars with her amazing journey so far as a GP
#GPRConf
#GPRConf
November 23, 2024 at 2:36 PM
Most energising and inspiring talk of the day 🙌
Prof Mark Gabbay kicking off our afternoon ‘Post-CCT Career Options’ session by talking to GP Registrars about research opportunities
#RCGPConf
#RCGPConf
November 23, 2024 at 2:22 PM
Prof Mark Gabbay kicking off our afternoon ‘Post-CCT Career Options’ session by talking to GP Registrars about research opportunities
#RCGPConf
#RCGPConf
Three fantastic breakout sessions ongoing:
- Top Tips for AKT/SCA by Dr Mohan Kumar
- Life after CCT by Dr Emma Wong
- Portfolio & Reflections by Dr Kiran Baillal
#GPRConf
- Top Tips for AKT/SCA by Dr Mohan Kumar
- Life after CCT by Dr Emma Wong
- Portfolio & Reflections by Dr Kiran Baillal
#GPRConf
November 23, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Three fantastic breakout sessions ongoing:
- Top Tips for AKT/SCA by Dr Mohan Kumar
- Life after CCT by Dr Emma Wong
- Portfolio & Reflections by Dr Kiran Baillal
#GPRConf
- Top Tips for AKT/SCA by Dr Mohan Kumar
- Life after CCT by Dr Emma Wong
- Portfolio & Reflections by Dr Kiran Baillal
#GPRConf
Now time for our keynote speaker Dr Toyosi Adeniji, RCGP First5 Chair. Inspiring our GP Registrars with her amazing journey so far as a GP
#GPRConf
#GPRConf
November 23, 2024 at 12:08 PM
Now time for our keynote speaker Dr Toyosi Adeniji, RCGP First5 Chair. Inspiring our GP Registrars with her amazing journey so far as a GP
#GPRConf
#GPRConf
“Focus on core patient care, networking and early exposure, challenges in GP training, optimism with realism”
Some of the key themes of advice from Dr Suhel Ahmed when he asked 100 GP colleagues.
#GPRConf
Some of the key themes of advice from Dr Suhel Ahmed when he asked 100 GP colleagues.
#GPRConf
November 23, 2024 at 11:28 AM
“Focus on core patient care, networking and early exposure, challenges in GP training, optimism with realism”
Some of the key themes of advice from Dr Suhel Ahmed when he asked 100 GP colleagues.
#GPRConf
Some of the key themes of advice from Dr Suhel Ahmed when he asked 100 GP colleagues.
#GPRConf
Dr Gill Tonge telling our GP Registrars about the @NHSEngland Post CCT Fellowship.
Great to hear about other opportunities post-CCT like the Higher Professional Education Programme.
#GPRConf
Great to hear about other opportunities post-CCT like the Higher Professional Education Programme.
#GPRConf
November 23, 2024 at 11:09 AM
Dr Gill Tonge telling our GP Registrars about the @NHSEngland Post CCT Fellowship.
Great to hear about other opportunities post-CCT like the Higher Professional Education Programme.
#GPRConf
Great to hear about other opportunities post-CCT like the Higher Professional Education Programme.
#GPRConf
