Nick Morton
@drnick59.bsky.social
Retired GP, Army Veteran, cricket groundskeeper
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I thought I had done teaching Maths to Govt when the Tories left
Clearly not
If Drs lost 25% of income they would need a 33% increase to bring it back, PLUS inflation
Pay increase is 13% AFTER INFLATION taken into account the deficit still 20.3%
I know it’s hard @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
Clearly not
If Drs lost 25% of income they would need a 33% increase to bring it back, PLUS inflation
Pay increase is 13% AFTER INFLATION taken into account the deficit still 20.3%
I know it’s hard @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
May 29, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I thought I had done teaching Maths to Govt when the Tories left
Clearly not
If Drs lost 25% of income they would need a 33% increase to bring it back, PLUS inflation
Pay increase is 13% AFTER INFLATION taken into account the deficit still 20.3%
I know it’s hard @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
Clearly not
If Drs lost 25% of income they would need a 33% increase to bring it back, PLUS inflation
Pay increase is 13% AFTER INFLATION taken into account the deficit still 20.3%
I know it’s hard @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
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It’s #WorldBookDay and it’s making us think of the cricket writers who’ve visited us recently to talk about their brilliant books. @jonathancampion.com @benbloomsport.bsky.social @listerprod.bsky.social @jeremylonsdale.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
It’s #WorldBookDay and it’s making us think of the cricket writers who’ve visited us recently to talk about their brilliant books. @jonathancampion.com @benbloomsport.bsky.social @listerprod.bsky.social @jeremylonsdale.bsky.social
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February 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I’m George Takei and I approve of this message.
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Our next event is on Thursday 27 February when @jeremylonsdale.bsky.social will be joining us to discuss his book on England & Yorkshire bowler Bill Bowes. It’s a 7.30pm start at Horsford CC in Norwich, all welcome.
February 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Our next event is on Thursday 27 February when @jeremylonsdale.bsky.social will be joining us to discuss his book on England & Yorkshire bowler Bill Bowes. It’s a 7.30pm start at Horsford CC in Norwich, all welcome.
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GPs just need to work harder & stop ‘coasting’
1.5million a day, 20% more for 20% less funding
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
1.5million a day, 20% more for 20% less funding
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
February 14, 2025 at 11:44 AM
GPs just need to work harder & stop ‘coasting’
1.5million a day, 20% more for 20% less funding
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
1.5million a day, 20% more for 20% less funding
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
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This is a plea to
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social to fund core General Practice
The average GP practice has lost the equivalent of 2 GPs, a nurse & admin in funding over the last 8 years (20% cuts)
It’s good there are negotiations but patients want & need to see GPs
Funding needed! #TeamGP
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social to fund core General Practice
The average GP practice has lost the equivalent of 2 GPs, a nurse & admin in funding over the last 8 years (20% cuts)
It’s good there are negotiations but patients want & need to see GPs
Funding needed! #TeamGP
February 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
This is a plea to
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social to fund core General Practice
The average GP practice has lost the equivalent of 2 GPs, a nurse & admin in funding over the last 8 years (20% cuts)
It’s good there are negotiations but patients want & need to see GPs
Funding needed! #TeamGP
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social to fund core General Practice
The average GP practice has lost the equivalent of 2 GPs, a nurse & admin in funding over the last 8 years (20% cuts)
It’s good there are negotiations but patients want & need to see GPs
Funding needed! #TeamGP
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Coasting GPs providing record number of patient appts, meeting all targets, supporting the 7.7million patients left waiting by hospitals
Left with less funding by NHS England.
Left with less funding by NHS England.
February 1, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Coasting GPs providing record number of patient appts, meeting all targets, supporting the 7.7million patients left waiting by hospitals
Left with less funding by NHS England.
Left with less funding by NHS England.
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People live in community
The majority of their care is in the community
1.4m consult GP practices every day / half the population every month
Yet the neighbourhood plans of NHS England barely mentions GPs
An oversight or a deliberate policy?
20% £ cuts since 2016
www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/ne...
The majority of their care is in the community
1.4m consult GP practices every day / half the population every month
Yet the neighbourhood plans of NHS England barely mentions GPs
An oversight or a deliberate policy?
20% £ cuts since 2016
www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/ne...
January 31, 2025 at 2:40 PM
People live in community
The majority of their care is in the community
1.4m consult GP practices every day / half the population every month
Yet the neighbourhood plans of NHS England barely mentions GPs
An oversight or a deliberate policy?
20% £ cuts since 2016
www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/ne...
The majority of their care is in the community
1.4m consult GP practices every day / half the population every month
Yet the neighbourhood plans of NHS England barely mentions GPs
An oversight or a deliberate policy?
20% £ cuts since 2016
www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/ne...
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Being unwell is hugely challenging, it’s hard enough without the Govt making it harder
7% fewer GPs with 20% less funding (£/patient) to provide care
Closing local pharmacies & big chains leaving (Lloyds)
111 directs you back somewhere else
Hospitals blocked & fewer beds
Ask MPs for better
#Medsky
7% fewer GPs with 20% less funding (£/patient) to provide care
Closing local pharmacies & big chains leaving (Lloyds)
111 directs you back somewhere else
Hospitals blocked & fewer beds
Ask MPs for better
#Medsky
December 30, 2024 at 1:23 PM
Being unwell is hugely challenging, it’s hard enough without the Govt making it harder
7% fewer GPs with 20% less funding (£/patient) to provide care
Closing local pharmacies & big chains leaving (Lloyds)
111 directs you back somewhere else
Hospitals blocked & fewer beds
Ask MPs for better
#Medsky
7% fewer GPs with 20% less funding (£/patient) to provide care
Closing local pharmacies & big chains leaving (Lloyds)
111 directs you back somewhere else
Hospitals blocked & fewer beds
Ask MPs for better
#Medsky
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2019 there was a political consensus that more GPs were needed
The Conservatives were bold & promised 6000 more
Labour campaigned in 2024 to ‘Bring back the Family Doctor’
This looks like a similar empty promise as not enough is being done to retain & recruit GPs
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
The Conservatives were bold & promised 6000 more
Labour campaigned in 2024 to ‘Bring back the Family Doctor’
This looks like a similar empty promise as not enough is being done to retain & recruit GPs
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
January 21, 2025 at 8:59 AM
2019 there was a political consensus that more GPs were needed
The Conservatives were bold & promised 6000 more
Labour campaigned in 2024 to ‘Bring back the Family Doctor’
This looks like a similar empty promise as not enough is being done to retain & recruit GPs
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
The Conservatives were bold & promised 6000 more
Labour campaigned in 2024 to ‘Bring back the Family Doctor’
This looks like a similar empty promise as not enough is being done to retain & recruit GPs
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
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These stats are frankly bonkers. If anybody is complaining about why they are waiting to see a GP. They need to ask why successive governments have not supported the same growth in GP numbers as it has hospital medic numbers.
Agree @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social or just going to sit & watch the end
Agree @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social or just going to sit & watch the end
January 16, 2025 at 11:06 PM
These stats are frankly bonkers. If anybody is complaining about why they are waiting to see a GP. They need to ask why successive governments have not supported the same growth in GP numbers as it has hospital medic numbers.
Agree @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social or just going to sit & watch the end
Agree @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social or just going to sit & watch the end
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Legislators for Hire
Between 2010 and 2024 UK MPs spent a total of 50,000 hours on second job, made millions.
Missing from parliament, constituent/public interests neglected for personal enrichment .
MPs must act exclusively as MPs, that means no second jobs.
leftfootforward.org/2025/01/mps-...
Between 2010 and 2024 UK MPs spent a total of 50,000 hours on second job, made millions.
Missing from parliament, constituent/public interests neglected for personal enrichment .
MPs must act exclusively as MPs, that means no second jobs.
leftfootforward.org/2025/01/mps-...
MP’s second jobs are institutionalised bribery. They should be banned.
'Preventing MPs from selling their souls to the highest bidder is a necessary step in democratising parliament.'
leftfootforward.org
January 13, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Legislators for Hire
Between 2010 and 2024 UK MPs spent a total of 50,000 hours on second job, made millions.
Missing from parliament, constituent/public interests neglected for personal enrichment .
MPs must act exclusively as MPs, that means no second jobs.
leftfootforward.org/2025/01/mps-...
Between 2010 and 2024 UK MPs spent a total of 50,000 hours on second job, made millions.
Missing from parliament, constituent/public interests neglected for personal enrichment .
MPs must act exclusively as MPs, that means no second jobs.
leftfootforward.org/2025/01/mps-...
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Winter crisis - GPs are not to blame
By providing 20% more appts with 20% less funding than 2016
1/7 of population waiting for hospital treatments or investigations they are overwhelmed
GPs have 2300 patients up 500
Funding not matching demand & some GPs unemployed
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
By providing 20% more appts with 20% less funding than 2016
1/7 of population waiting for hospital treatments or investigations they are overwhelmed
GPs have 2300 patients up 500
Funding not matching demand & some GPs unemployed
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
January 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Winter crisis - GPs are not to blame
By providing 20% more appts with 20% less funding than 2016
1/7 of population waiting for hospital treatments or investigations they are overwhelmed
GPs have 2300 patients up 500
Funding not matching demand & some GPs unemployed
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
By providing 20% more appts with 20% less funding than 2016
1/7 of population waiting for hospital treatments or investigations they are overwhelmed
GPs have 2300 patients up 500
Funding not matching demand & some GPs unemployed
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
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A good question from @thedauk.bsky.social
Why do we have a desperate shortage of GP’s when there are 3,500 under and unemployed GP’s? It makes no sense
dauk.org/work-with-gp...
Why do we have a desperate shortage of GP’s when there are 3,500 under and unemployed GP’s? It makes no sense
dauk.org/work-with-gp...
January 7, 2025 at 9:48 PM
A good question from @thedauk.bsky.social
Why do we have a desperate shortage of GP’s when there are 3,500 under and unemployed GP’s? It makes no sense
dauk.org/work-with-gp...
Why do we have a desperate shortage of GP’s when there are 3,500 under and unemployed GP’s? It makes no sense
dauk.org/work-with-gp...
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Labour haven’t got more GPs
The summer plan was for 1000 GPs via ARRS scheme so far just 65 have been recruited in the latest figures
This is because it’s restricted funding & not given to practices to recruit directly
GPs are unemployed due to no funding
(There were 73 PCN GPs prior to June)
The summer plan was for 1000 GPs via ARRS scheme so far just 65 have been recruited in the latest figures
This is because it’s restricted funding & not given to practices to recruit directly
GPs are unemployed due to no funding
(There were 73 PCN GPs prior to June)
Susanna Reid, "Don't you need more staff? More GPs? You're opening new hubs, where are the staff?"
Health Minister Karin Smyth, "We've already in the summer made sure there are more GPs"
We have 2,000 fewer GPs than in 2015, and since then our population has increased by 5.3%
Health Minister Karin Smyth, "We've already in the summer made sure there are more GPs"
We have 2,000 fewer GPs than in 2015, and since then our population has increased by 5.3%
January 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Labour haven’t got more GPs
The summer plan was for 1000 GPs via ARRS scheme so far just 65 have been recruited in the latest figures
This is because it’s restricted funding & not given to practices to recruit directly
GPs are unemployed due to no funding
(There were 73 PCN GPs prior to June)
The summer plan was for 1000 GPs via ARRS scheme so far just 65 have been recruited in the latest figures
This is because it’s restricted funding & not given to practices to recruit directly
GPs are unemployed due to no funding
(There were 73 PCN GPs prior to June)
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Context is key to understanding the pressures in the NHS
111 have 69200 calls a day
A&E 72000 attendances
Ambulance incidents 25000
GP practices have 1.4million consultations & several million more calls
GP practices deal with 90% of demand & 20% more than 2019
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
111 have 69200 calls a day
A&E 72000 attendances
Ambulance incidents 25000
GP practices have 1.4million consultations & several million more calls
GP practices deal with 90% of demand & 20% more than 2019
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
January 4, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Context is key to understanding the pressures in the NHS
111 have 69200 calls a day
A&E 72000 attendances
Ambulance incidents 25000
GP practices have 1.4million consultations & several million more calls
GP practices deal with 90% of demand & 20% more than 2019
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
111 have 69200 calls a day
A&E 72000 attendances
Ambulance incidents 25000
GP practices have 1.4million consultations & several million more calls
GP practices deal with 90% of demand & 20% more than 2019
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
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GPs are often blamed for the problems of the NHS
Reality is somewhat different, since 2019 GPs have been providing 5million MORE appts per month (31million) with 20% less £/patient
For context
A&E has 2.2m attendances ⬆️200k
Out-Patients 8.7m
Ambulance calls 750k (no change)
#Medsky #NHS
Reality is somewhat different, since 2019 GPs have been providing 5million MORE appts per month (31million) with 20% less £/patient
For context
A&E has 2.2m attendances ⬆️200k
Out-Patients 8.7m
Ambulance calls 750k (no change)
#Medsky #NHS
January 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Doctors are one of the most diverse occupations
There are now more women starting medical school than men & the majority of GPs are now women
ifs.org.uk/sites/defaul...
There are now more women starting medical school than men & the majority of GPs are now women
ifs.org.uk/sites/defaul...
December 29, 2024 at 2:14 PM
Doctors are one of the most diverse occupations
There are now more women starting medical school than men & the majority of GPs are now women
ifs.org.uk/sites/defaul...
There are now more women starting medical school than men & the majority of GPs are now women
ifs.org.uk/sites/defaul...
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NHS Pension Scheme
‘Interesting’ that it runs a surplus of over £4.4bn per year
NHS staff with their ‘golden’ pensions costing the country £Millions.
Well it appears not to be the case 🤔
www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/sites/defaul...
‘Interesting’ that it runs a surplus of over £4.4bn per year
NHS staff with their ‘golden’ pensions costing the country £Millions.
Well it appears not to be the case 🤔
www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/sites/defaul...
December 27, 2024 at 10:56 AM
NHS Pension Scheme
‘Interesting’ that it runs a surplus of over £4.4bn per year
NHS staff with their ‘golden’ pensions costing the country £Millions.
Well it appears not to be the case 🤔
www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/sites/defaul...
‘Interesting’ that it runs a surplus of over £4.4bn per year
NHS staff with their ‘golden’ pensions costing the country £Millions.
Well it appears not to be the case 🤔
www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/sites/defaul...
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‘Britain’s wildlife safari’: baby boom in Norfolk as seal colonies flourish
‘Britain’s wildlife safari’: baby boom in Norfolk as seal colonies flourish
Grey seals are growing in numbers on England’s east coast as a result of environmental safe havens and cleaner North Sea waters
It is a cold winter’s day to be lying on a beach, but the seal pup suckling from its mother doesn’t mind. A few metres away, a…
www.theguardian.com
December 26, 2024 at 12:21 PM
‘Britain’s wildlife safari’: baby boom in Norfolk as seal colonies flourish
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Sadly the £889m won’t ‘bring back the family doctor’
Average cost per GP practice of NI Employers & staff costs estimated to be £40k - £260m
GP core budget is £10bn - inflation at 2.6% - £260m
The £369m increase (3.7%)
£6.50 per patient
GPs have seen a 20% £/patient cut in 8yrs - £2bn £35/patient
Average cost per GP practice of NI Employers & staff costs estimated to be £40k - £260m
GP core budget is £10bn - inflation at 2.6% - £260m
The £369m increase (3.7%)
£6.50 per patient
GPs have seen a 20% £/patient cut in 8yrs - £2bn £35/patient
Since the general election, we’ve hit the ground running on the NHS: ending doctors’ strikes, starting to cut waiting lists, investing in GPs, hospices…
A lot done, a hell of a lot more to do. But as I look to 2025, I can see the road to recovery.
www.thetimes.com/article/ac0c...
A lot done, a hell of a lot more to do. But as I look to 2025, I can see the road to recovery.
www.thetimes.com/article/ac0c...
Wes Streeting: I’ve put our broken NHS on the road to recovery
As health secretary I’ve ruffled some feathers this year, but I don’t intend to make excuses. By July, you’ll be able to see whether we kept our promises
www.thetimes.com
December 23, 2024 at 9:17 AM
Sadly the £889m won’t ‘bring back the family doctor’
Average cost per GP practice of NI Employers & staff costs estimated to be £40k - £260m
GP core budget is £10bn - inflation at 2.6% - £260m
The £369m increase (3.7%)
£6.50 per patient
GPs have seen a 20% £/patient cut in 8yrs - £2bn £35/patient
Average cost per GP practice of NI Employers & staff costs estimated to be £40k - £260m
GP core budget is £10bn - inflation at 2.6% - £260m
The £369m increase (3.7%)
£6.50 per patient
GPs have seen a 20% £/patient cut in 8yrs - £2bn £35/patient
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A shocking revelation today in the #PhysicianAssociates scandal
It turns out the Health Secretary is using tax payers money to pay the GMC’s costs in defending the legal action brought by @anaesunited.bsky.social to protect patient safety - an outrageous use of public money youtu.be/T-BDHQop1zk?...
It turns out the Health Secretary is using tax payers money to pay the GMC’s costs in defending the legal action brought by @anaesunited.bsky.social to protect patient safety - an outrageous use of public money youtu.be/T-BDHQop1zk?...
A shocking revelation in the #PhysicianAssociates scandal - hold onto your seats
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
December 10, 2024 at 7:39 AM
A shocking revelation today in the #PhysicianAssociates scandal
It turns out the Health Secretary is using tax payers money to pay the GMC’s costs in defending the legal action brought by @anaesunited.bsky.social to protect patient safety - an outrageous use of public money youtu.be/T-BDHQop1zk?...
It turns out the Health Secretary is using tax payers money to pay the GMC’s costs in defending the legal action brought by @anaesunited.bsky.social to protect patient safety - an outrageous use of public money youtu.be/T-BDHQop1zk?...
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Another reminder:
Respiratory infections spread mainly through the air. That’s why they affect the lungs.
Masks, worn correctly and consistently, reduce the spread of respiratory infections.
Respirators work better than masks.
Washing hands isn’t wrong, but it won’t stop airborne transmission.
Respiratory infections spread mainly through the air. That’s why they affect the lungs.
Masks, worn correctly and consistently, reduce the spread of respiratory infections.
Respirators work better than masks.
Washing hands isn’t wrong, but it won’t stop airborne transmission.
December 10, 2024 at 9:56 AM
Another reminder:
Respiratory infections spread mainly through the air. That’s why they affect the lungs.
Masks, worn correctly and consistently, reduce the spread of respiratory infections.
Respirators work better than masks.
Washing hands isn’t wrong, but it won’t stop airborne transmission.
Respiratory infections spread mainly through the air. That’s why they affect the lungs.
Masks, worn correctly and consistently, reduce the spread of respiratory infections.
Respirators work better than masks.
Washing hands isn’t wrong, but it won’t stop airborne transmission.