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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

1 year

We’re ready and waiting for you to get round the table. We offered you dates to meet this week, you refused. You have not offered any dates to meet. You have not offered a potential deal. You have not offered any way out. But you can still stop the strikes. Be reasonable.

Steve Barclay

@SteveBarclay

1 year

The NHS sees more pressure than usual over Easter and the 4 day junior doctors' strike threatens to cause significant disruption. I urge @BMA_JuniorDocs to call off strikes and get back around the table to find a fair offer. Read more @Telegraph 👇

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

2 months

In 2008, doctors were paid £20/h in today’s money After 15 years of cuts, doctors are now paid £15/h in today’s money We want doctors to go back to being paid £20/h in today’s money We’re not asking for that to happen in one go/ one year What’s unreasonable about this?

BBC Politics

@BBCPolitics

2 months

“With junior doctors, I want to do a deal” Health Secretary Victoria Atkins says she want junior doctors taking strike action to come back to the negotiating table with “reasonable expectations” about pay #BBCLauraK

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

4 months

Hi @BimAfolami Happy to chat about how your government have shut us out of negotiations And even now, with no strikes, they still won’t negotiate with us And how previous to striking we were basically told we’d be ignored until we had a strike ballot 1/

BBC Question Time

@bbcquestiontime

4 months

“They should come to the table and stop these strikes which are having a huge negative impact on waitlists” The Conservatives’ Bim Afolami defends the government's record on NHS waiting lists, suggesting junior doctor strikes are to blame #bbcqt

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

4 months

Full pay restoration would see an F1 at £20.63ph today … which would still be the lowest on the list Not at all suggesting other professions should be paid less (nurses, domestics unequivocally need fair pay too) But when govt says FPR is unfair or unreasonable… 🤔

Dr Tony Goldstone

@goldstone_tony

4 months

Merry Christmas to all those working in the NHS today Many staff in the NHS are grossly underpaid (even on Christmas day👇) but none more so than Junior Doctors who frequently graduate with >£100k debt RT to support them & ask government to pay them ALL fairly #PayRestoration

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

1 year

Have you read your own article? It quotes me saying “we remain open to entering talks with government anytime and anywhere” It’s you stonewalling us with nonsensical preconditions It’s you who didn’t turn up on friday It’s you who won’t make us an offer

Steve Barclay

@SteveBarclay

1 year

I urge @BMA_JuniorDocs to come to the negotiating table. We owe it to junior doctors and patients to agree a fair settlement which recognises the hard work & vital role of junior doctors and wider economic pressures. Read my article ⁦ @Telegraph ⁩ 👇🏻

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

5 months

We have arrived at our pre agreed deadline Despite intense negotiations, the Government have not been able to put forward a credible offer Our committee has voted unanimously to call for further strike action

Junior Doctors

@BMA_JuniorDocs

5 months

📢 STRIKE DATES ANNOUNCEMENT📢 Junior doctors in England to take further #PayRestoration industrial action. The first strike action will take place from 7am on 20 December to 7am on 23 December. The second will take place from 7am on 3 January until 7am on 9 January.

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

3 months

Disappointingly, despite hearing about further offers from the Government, and a readiness to re-enter talks within 20 minutes which transpired to take more than 20 days, The Government have failed to table a new pay offer and therefore we are calling for further strike action

Junior Doctors

@BMA_JuniorDocs

3 months

Doctors, we pulled out all the stops to avert this round of strikes. We asked the health secretary to extend our strike mandate for four weeks so we could keep talking in good faith. But she declined, leaving us no choice but to announce a 5-day full walkout from 24-28 Feb.

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

10 months

The longest NHS strike in history continues A strike that didn’t need to go ahead But unfortunately our government is belligerent and ideological Doctors have had pay cut by more than 31% in real terms since 2008 All we want, is go back to neutral, net zero to ‘08

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

1 year

It is @SteveBarclay who created this deadlock, and he also has the power to remove it All we want, all we have ever wanted, is to talk, meaningfully, about #PayRestoration We don’t need to strike, but we need to know he’s serious - right now, that’s a credible offer

Junior Doctors

@BMA_JuniorDocs

1 year

Yesterday JDC co-chairs received a letter from the health secretary – in which he introduced a pre-condition to give up our negotiating position and call off strike action. Our response below makes it clear that without any credible offer next week’s strikes will continue.

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

10 months

“We basically rig those anyway” Supposedly independent pay review body That has just suggested a 6% uplift to recover a >31% real terms pay cut. @RishiSunak ‘refusing’ to talk now But #FullPayRestoration doesn’t stop here @BMA_JuniorDocs remain in dispute. Strike continues

Youssof Oskrochi

@YOskrochi

10 months

In today's @politico London playbook via @theipaper - confirming in plain English what @TheBMA has been saying for so long - there is nothing independent about the "independent" pay review bodies. Don't fall for nominative determinism. #TellThemAgain

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

1 year

Steve wouldn’t meet us whilst striking. Wrote to us ~10pm on the Fri before and the minute after our strikes ended. But now we are talking dates, seems he’s back to stalling. We accepted tomorrow,the next day, and next week. He’s still yet to confirm. Let’s see if he turns up

Junior Doctors

@BMA_JuniorDocs

1 year

We’re open and available to have serious discussions on #PayRestoration @SteveBarclay and look forward to meeting with you tomorrow as you suggested.

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

1 year

Any route to help break the deadlock that @SteveBarclay has created is welcome Important for those with reservations surrounding 2016 - Acas can bring the govt to the table. They do not move/ recommend negotiating positions or deals. We are happy to negotiate. Just need SB there

The BMA

@TheBMA

1 year

The Government has consistently refused offers to meet and put up further obstacles to prevent meaningful talks occurring. We are now asking @DHSCgovuk to agree to the arbitration service, @acasorguk , facilitating talks so we can move towards a resolution.

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

4 months

@TTOTrainee @VictoriaAtkins @TheBMA @RobLaurensonD4P Negotiations have not restarted despite the seemingly abundantly clear position the Government were ready. We are waiting and ready to restart as soon as they are. We will keep doctors updated with developments.

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

5 months

Laughable thought really @BMA_JuniorDocs most representative it’s ever been with highest engagement in recent elections (10x compared to 2 years ago) On the ground: 7k more doctors voted FOR strike action (after ave 8.8% award) in Aug vs Feb ballot (43k Vs 36k). Both 98% yes

Alastair McLellan

@HSJEditor

5 months

Health Secretary Victoria Atkins tells Radio 4 that junior doctors should ask themselves whether the @BMA_JuniorDocs committee is representing their best interests after (as she describes it) walking out of talks with Gov and calling nine days of strike action

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

11 months

Doctors at the start of their career Doctors at the end of their career Doctors in between All deserve #FullPayRestoration @BMA_JuniorDocs @BMA_Consultants

DoctorsVote 🦀 #TellThemAgain

@Doctors_Vote

11 months

Consultants have passed their ballot. Yes: 86% Turnout: 71% The Government faces a unified profession. Time for them to take pay seriously and end the dispute now. Junior doctors, our ballot is still open - please return yours today. Say it louder. #TellThemAgain .

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

11 months

We are ready (as ever) to speak. We have never ignored a request to meet. We have never cancelled a planned meeting. We never walked away. Unfortunately none of those are true for Sunak/ Barclay This was a more representative take: @BMA_JuniorDocs

Julian Hartley

@julianhartley1

11 months

Junior doctors are set to go on strike for five days from Thursday 13th July. This will be the longest walkout in NHS history. It's time for a new approach to end disruptive strikes. We're urging the government and unions to enter arbitration to break the current deadlock.

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

1 month

It’s difficult to understand why we were - not invited - then actively excluded From a key meeting about doctors in training (& LED) when we are representative of the largest majority, and we have evidence of the detriment the currently planned rollout of MAPs is having on them

Junior Doctors

@BMA_JuniorDocs

1 month

We are extremely disappointed @AoMRC has excluded @TheBMA from a meeting to discuss MAPs and doctors in training despite the inclusion of other key stakeholders including @NHSEngland , @gmcuk and ATDC. [1/3]

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

2 months

Disheartening to see snippets of @RCPhysicians EGM Seems their senior leader motives aren’t in the general interest of their members, other doctors, even public safety. It’s dangerous when anyone, let alone those in power, refuse to genuinely reassess when concerns are raised

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

11 months

Govt claim #FullPayRestoration is ‘unaffordable’ But actually the cost of FPR, £1bn, seen as a ‘rounding error’ especially with a treasury budget of >£1000 billion. The cost of not providing FPR? Doctors leave. Patients lose out on care. Waiting lists continue to rise.

Politics Hub with Sophy Ridge

@SkyPoliticsHub

11 months

Would a 10% pay rise be fair and reasonable? - @SophyRidgeSky "No, it wouldn't", says the BMA's @RobLaurensonD4P , adding that a pay rise would need to be more than 10% as doctors have had a 'pay erosion of 31.7% over 15 years.' #Ridge 📺 Sky 501

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

7 months

Another fantastic thread highlighting the key issue at hand Doctors’ pay has been slashed, brutally, by ~26% in real terms over the past 15 years. This has not happened to other workers. All we want is to restore what we’ve lost, and I would support anyone else to do the same

Dr Tony Goldstone

@goldstone_tony

7 months

1/ NEW & IMPORTANT: OK on the eve of junior/consultant strikes, we need to talk about these charts (NEW data just in!) 👇 We need to look at them to fix waiting lists & its increasingly clear next GE will be won or lost on the NHS Please read the whole 🧵 & share widely / RT

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

11 months

Language changing. It used to be “both sides” need to come together Now it is “government must…” Realisation of where the roadblocks to this dispute lie are now being shared by senior NHS officials

Julian Hartley

@julianhartley1

11 months

#NHS trusts are pulling out all the stops to provide safe patient care as junior doctors prepare for a third day of strikes. But with over 540,000 patient appointments delayed since December, this situation isn't sustainable. Government must find a way forward with the unions.

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

5 months

Doctors are worried about the pace of expansion of a lesser trained workforce being used as doctor substitutes It’s unsafe for patients It further degrades doctors It puts unfair expectations on associate professions If that’s not the plan then no issue, but…

ITV News

@itvnews

5 months

Plans to extend physician associate roles rejected as 87% of doctors worry about patient safety, reports @staceyitv

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

4 months

We’re asking for pay cuts, which are 10x worse than average worker, to be reversed This looks like doctors who are currently paid £15ph to instead be paid £20ph And the kicker, which you conveniently keep forgetting to mention, is we’re very ok to implement over a few years 2/

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

4 months

Waiting list: Yes, went down in Nov, as it has every winter for every year in the past decade +, whilst still trending up Lack of strikes not a determining factor If it was, what about Oct? @BMA_JuniorDocs striked with @BMA_Consultants but still waiting lists went down 5/

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

4 months

What is truly unreasonable, is that instead of working towards a deal to reverse pay cuts, the Government would rather waste >£2bn (and counting) on strikes This is more than if they decided to restore our pay with immediate effect (Which to remind you, we’re not demanding) 3/

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

11 months

No wonder doctors subjected to this sort of culture whilst being paid as little as £14ph are “leaving and not coming back” Leaving the devaluation Leaving the disrespect Leaving the NHS

DoctorsVote 🦀 #TellThemAgain

@Doctors_Vote

11 months

‘Making noise’ Treating qualified doctors like nursery children. Is this an accurate representation of how you treat your staff? @ELHT_NHS @ELHT_CEO

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

5 months

Absolutely atrocious behaviour from the health board ‘Knowing’ who is working in advance of strike action is UNSAFE as doctors can change their mind at any time The SAFE thing for @CV_UHB is to assume all eligible doctors are striking and plan appropriately

Dr Peter Fahey

@DrPeterFahey

5 months

It appears @CV_UHB have doubled down on their threats despite @BMA_WJDC raising the issue to them. This email has only just gone out. Our doctors will not be threatened. We require a full retraction and apology @SuzRankin @JenneyMeriel

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

1 year

Glad NHS leaders are concerned about patient safety. I wish their concern extended to non-strike days Downward trajectory of of pt care and safety because of poor pay and workforce crisis We have taken action to reverse this. Join us. Don’t stand against us. Punch up to DHSC

Julian Hartley

@julianhartley1

1 year

I know how worried trust leaders are about next week’s 72-hour walkout by @BMA_JuniorDocs and @HCSANews , and what this could mean for patient safety and efforts to reduce care backlogs. 1/2

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

4 months

Your government has shown repeatedly it cannot be trusted You have not settled with the healthcare professions you described @theRCN very much still in dispute, and being ignored @BMA_Consultants , @BMA_SAS still in dispute, awaiting results of a vote 4/

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

7 months

Theatre=training aside, Explicit confirmation that F1&2 + core TRAINING jobs are not viewed as such, let alone LEDs Their time not worth freeing up Another trust impeding training opportunities from the same doctors they expect to bear ultimate responsibility in the future

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals

@NNUH

7 months

@AnnonMedic36970 Hello, please see the attached statement

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

1 year

@SteveBarclay @BMA_JuniorDocs If @SteveBarclay and @RishiSunak think 5% is genuinely a ‘fair and reasonable offer’ to reverse a >26% real terms pay cut, they have a lot of reflection to do. What is hugely disruptive is the exodus of drs when they’re underpaid or not valued. We’re ready to talk anytime.

Junior Doctors

@BMA_JuniorDocs

1 year

Today, we announce a 3rd round of industrial action from 14 – 17 June. The Government’s 5% pay increase offer is an insult to junior doctors in England.

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

6 months

Govt wants to restrict ability to strike with Minimum Services Level bill We know strikes have been safe Your evidence could prevent unlawful use of MSL I responded to the consultation, took 5 minutes Have you? @TheBMA @BMA_JuniorDocs @Doctors_Vote

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

4 months

And what about May 2023? There were no doctor strikes but the waiting list still went up by 100k There is a total failure in -valuing staff -retaining an effective workforce -getting the waiting list down Govt hasn’t just wasted £2bn, but up to £73bn over the next 5 years 6/6

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

1 year

We knew the government would try to wait us out. They can try all they want. We aren’t going anywhere. We know what doctors are worth. We know the benefits #FullPayRestoration would bring to our workforce retention crisis and the ever growing waiting list. @BMA_JuniorDocs

DoctorsVote 🦀 #TellThemAgain

@Doctors_Vote

1 year

Today the (Junior) Doctors Committee has taken the first steps to securing a reballot. If the Government think they can run down the clock until our ballot mandate runs out, they’re mistaken - this is a clear message that they can’t. Stay united - we’re here to stay.

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

11 months

One profession 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

BMA Consultants

@BMA_Consultants

11 months

Consultants in England have voted a resounding YES to taking industrial action this July. ✅Turnout: 71.08% ✅Yes votes: 20,741 – 86.08% Together we can #FixConsultantPay now and for the future. Read more:

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

9 months

Welsh government going back on their word Not even an absence of good will Purely bad faith Doctors in England will remember this with our own MYPD Never again Doctors know: if it’s not documented, it didn’t happen #FullPayRestoration

Dr Tony Goldstone

@goldstone_tony

9 months

BREAKING: Doctors in @BMACymru reject (insulting) 5% offer for 23/24 This offer does "not comply with Welsh government's formal commitment to the principle of full pay restoration" LESSON: without a CONTRACTUAL route to pay restoration = *WORTHLESS*

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

8 months

In Oct, £1 invested = £4 gain. Now £14 ⁦⁦ @RishiSunak ⁩ needs to accept reversing paycuts/ paying doctors fairly is the only way to build back our workforce, tackle the waiting list, increase productivity, grow the economy

NHS investment “would pay for itself fourteen times over”

Researchers have found that an extra £1bn of healthcare funding could lead to a £14bn gain for the economy.

www.newstatesman.com

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

1 year

Ad van in Manchester at the MRI, come and say hello! @BMA_JuniorDocs @TheBMA #FullPayRestoration #BMABallotReady #BMADoctorsVoteYes

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

5 months

Excellent thread succinctly describing how the people in charge of our healthcare are slowly destroying it Not only are we not training enough doctors But of the ones that are training/ are trained, more and more are getting fed up with this system and leaving

Tim Ricketts

@timricketts_

5 months

Based on some recent conversations, I felt like a thread was needed on some of the issues surrounding medical training, and how they intersect with the long term workforce plan. Buckle in for a long one 1/14 🧵

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

1 year

As the @BMA_JuniorDocs strikes get closer, we finally had a meeting with @SteveBarclay We turned up hoping to work towards a resolution of our dispute for #FullPayRestoration Disappointingly, he had no mandate to make us an offer of any sort to help resolve it The contempt.

Junior Doctors

@BMA_JuniorDocs

1 year

Just days before our 72-hour strike, it's incredibly disappointing to hear @SteveBarclay admit he hasn't got the authority or the green light from Rishi Sunak to negotiate with us. Full statement: #PayRestoration

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

8 months

Hit pieces are at least understandable as a feeble attempt to sow division between our membership. Laughable when 98% of voting doctors are thinking the same thing. And >7,000 more doctors voted now than in Feb

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

11 months

Consultants have had the worst real terms pay cuts amongst the public sector. The pension tax fix is only half the issue as the pay that makes it up is diminishing. Vote yes, and spread the word. Stand up for yourselves and help safeguard the next generation of consultants

Dr Tony Goldstone

@goldstone_tony

11 months

Consultant in England- have YOU voted AND returned your ballot? We are *still* in a period of *very* high inflation, and PAY (& therefore PENSION) continues to FREE FALL in real terms. Its NEEDS fixing to keep doctors (all grades) in UK & get waiting lists down Pls Vote & RT

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

2 months

Especially when the cost to reverse our pay cuts immediately (which isn’t a demand) Would cost less than half of what the government has already wasted on strikes because they have refused to -initially engage at all -work collaboratively -put forward a credible offer

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

1 year

#BMADoctorsVoteYes 2 weeks into the ballot and it’s important we don’t let our foot off the gas. If you have a @BMA_JuniorDocs ballot, post it back this weekend! If yours hasn’t arrived, go here for a new one (allow 8 days to arrive)

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

4 months

@DocAnonX @SaulStaniforth @BMA_JuniorDocs @IainDale @LBC @RobLaurensonD4P Said it as early (and even earlier from memory) as June 2023

Junior Doctors

@BMA_JuniorDocs

11 months

“They either don’t understand the impact of continued pay erosion on morale and retention, or they do understand and they simply don’t care” Co-chair @_VivekTrivedi speaking on @BBCBreakfast this morning about the government’s negotiating position #JuniorDoctorsStrike

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@_VivekTrivedi

10 months

Brilliant thread highlighting how @RishiSunak ’s imposed deal will do nothing to show doctors they are valued and to retain them to build back our workforce @BMA_JuniorDocs #FullPayRestoration #DoctorsStrike

Dr Tony Goldstone

@goldstone_tony

10 months

1/ VITAL🧵 So people have had a couple of days to digest the DDRBs "independent" reports & their imposition by governemnt. TLDR;they represent further MASSIVE pay cuts. Lets start with some history and look at what happened BEFORE the current high inflation Pls read all/RT

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

10 months

U.K. trained doctors, are leaving at rates far greater than any other comparable country. We are losing doctors because the UK government doesn’t value them and we live in a global market where doctors are valued far greater in other countries

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

10 months

As @talthegooner says, latest Govt move from @RishiSunak is not an offer, it’s an imposition Of further real terms pay cuts It will not show doctors they are valued and importantly will not stem the flow to other countries that do value doctors appropriately @BMA_JuniorDocs

Sky News

@SkyNews

10 months

Dr Tal Ellenbogen of the BMA Junior Doctor's Committee says it is 'regrettable' strikes have taken place, but argues the proposed pay increase of £14 to £20 per hour would receive a 'resounding yes' by most, despite the govt rejecting it. 📺 Sky 501

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

3 months

As always, these strikes can be cancelled if the Government can bring us a credible offer that we can take to our members There is no law which stops them from talking to us now. It is a decision wholly of their own making

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

2 months

For @BMA_JuniorDocs Today is the last safe day to post your ballot Every kitchen counter ballot is a NO vote Don’t be that person If your ballot’s in your bag at work, get it, vote YES/YES, find your nearest postbox (likely in hospital), post back

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

3 months

We even suggested delaying this action, with the aim to resolve this year’s dispute, If the government agreed to extend our mandate for a short time to allow space for progress. If we’d have reached a deal, then the ‘delayed’ strikes wouldn’t be called for at all Gov said no

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

10 months

Ignoring the actual cash value doctors are paid for a minute, we hear the argument ‘everyone’s pay is down’ Yes- nobody should have their pay cut But we are not in the same boat Doctors have lost far more pay compared to almost all Pay eroded 10x more than the average worker

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

6 months

Not only are @NHSProviders against MSL Even they recognise the Government 1) doesn’t care about patients’ poor outcomes on non strike days 2) just want to stop doctors from striking When in fact we’re striking for pay/ morale/ retention to improve those same poor outcomes

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

1 year

@thegradmedic @RobLaurensonD4P It’s been a huge team effort to get where we are. Not least from the membership. It’s doctors on the ground getting agitated, re-invigorated, and ultimately engaging again with the BMA that gives us strength. Together, we can achieve FPR and so much more. ✊🏾✊🏾

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

5 months

The average 3% put to our committee would have not only worsened that pay erosion for many doctors But simply does not go far enough to reverse the trend As always, if the government can provide a credible offer before our strikes, they can be cancelled

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

3 months

Ultimately doctors have faced extreme pay cuts, to the tune of 26%, *that no other workforce has* All doctors want, is for pay cuts to be reversed, so doctors are valued the same as they were in 2008 (when the pay cuts started) This means being paid £20ph instead of £15ph

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

10 months

@BMA_JuniorDocs want #FullPayRestoration We want doctors to be paid the same, in real terms, as they were in 2008. Not more. Not less. Just the same.

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

9 months

2nd round of @BMA_Consultants strike. Fighting for themselves & the future of our profession. Their pay cut by >35% and @RishiSunak still ideological, refusing to even meet & talk. Show support at a picket and don’t take on work you’re not trained to do

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

3 months

We are not asking for this to be done in one go But even if it was, it would cost far less than the £3bn the govt has wasted on strike action so far Strike action that could have been avoided if the govt didn’t ignore us for months and years at a time

Julian Hartley

@julianhartley1

3 months

Failure to resolve the strikes is expected to cost the NHS £3bn. Trust leaders are deeply frustrated and anxious that there is no news of any official pay negotiations. It's vital the government and the BMA resume talks urgently.

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

3 months

One of the more disappointing aspects is there does seem to be a willingness from some to move forward, but seemingly the roadblocks are coming straight from the top

The Guardian

@guardian

3 months

Rishi Sunak accused of personally holding up deal to end doctors’ strikes

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

2 years

The government's bank of goodwill has run dry. It's time we stand up for ourselves. It's time we fight for what we deserve. It's time we get ready to strike #BMABallotReady @BMA_JuniorDocs

Dr Robert Laurenson

@RobLaurensonD4P

2 years

Strike hard. #BMABallotReady #PayRestoration #ItJustMakesSense

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

1 year

Junior doctors who practice evidence based medicine should practice evidence based striking. Patient safety will only be an issue if we continue to do nothing. #JoinVoteWin #BMAVoteYes

DoctorsVote 🦀 #TellThemAgain

@Doctors_Vote

1 year

Worried about patient safety during IA? Here is the evidence. UK: -Furnivell et al., 2018 S.Korea: - Sim et al., 2021 NZ: - Thornton & Hazell, 2008 - Robinson et al. 2008 Systematic Reviews & MetaAnalysis: - Cunningham et al., 2008 - Essex et al. 2021 - Essex et al., 2022

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

8 months

@DrEilidhMaria @DrPhilBanfield @ERunswickBMA @RobLaurensonD4P Many issues with this incl -False equivalence of new PA and new doctor. -Supervisors already stretched, unable to currently train foundation doctors so where would an extra 0.25PA come from This is being looked into. On the latter point, ALS largely not required so not funded

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

10 months

What’s more, we knew govt had access to the recommendation of our ‘independent’ PRB when they refused to budge over 5% (we didn’t have access) A recommendation suggesting an 8.1-10.3% uplift But they refused to go past 5% In what world was that good faith or the ‘right thing’

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

1 year

@DrHarryCraven @RobLaurensonD4P @Doctors_Vote @ERunswickBMA Email will be going out today, make sure your comms preferences are open. In short, we are (as always) open to talk and negotiate in good faith with the government. Will reach out again. But continue strike planning if Steve continues to no-show or show in bad faith

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

5 months

Doctors have lost 26% of pay over the last 15 years Pay erosion has huge impacts on morale/retention and this is bad for doctors, patients, public Waiting lists worse, waiting times in A&E worse, general state of health care, worse Doctorsleaving because they’re not valued

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

3 months

The BMA has seen membership, engagement, and strength like never before We have to keep building on this for doctors now and for the future Make sure those attending ARM, setting policy represent you your interests Doctors Vote for @Doctors_Vote #FullProfessionRestoration

DoctorsVote 🦀 #TellThemAgain

@Doctors_Vote

3 months

1/n 📢 Attention all BMA members! The Annual Representative Meeting (ARM) election for divisions is now open. We need your help to shape the future of the profession. It’s time to make your voice heard. #DoctorsVoteforDoctorsVote

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

3 months

And it's an inconsistent approach as we've seen they have negotiated with other before whilst strikes on the table

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

3 months

The Govt have a choice: -pay doctors fairly, Which starts with a reversal of pay cuts ensured since 2008 -Or accept that continuing as they are with further pay erosion and devaluation will only drive doctors away and further the indignation in those who stay

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

10 months

Spending on healthcare is a political choice. The UK govt can either appropriately resource the NHS including wages for staff Or be honest about -poorer standards of care -longer waiting lists -delays in treatment -avoidable death That comes from continued underfunding

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

2 months

@DrAnimeshSingh Thank you for asking this. We will wait for @RCPhysicians ‘s answer

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

1 year

@theveindoc @Dr_XYZ We are willing to get round the table to sort something (pay restoration) out. Have said that before, happy to say it again

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

1 year

Harm is already occurring due to a workforce crisis. If we don’t take action, and start to value doctors and other HCPs, these trajectories will only get worse. Junior doctors voting to strike from 9th Jan should be empowered to VOTE YES

Andrew Pierce

@toryboypierce

1 year

Junior doctors voting whether to go on strike next year should recall the first 4 words of their medical oath. 'First do no harm.'

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

1 year

@iDrSunny @SteveBarclay @BMA_JuniorDocs @RishiSunak Alleged wage spiral inflation… Despite it being rebutted for public sector workers. And private sector already getting inflation + pay rises Doctors getting #FPR means the public still pay… £0 for -their hip replacement -clinic visit -GP visit -treatment for pneumonia Etc

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

10 months

And even the most senior end of ‘junior’ doctors. Worked 10 FTE years. Currently paid £28ph. Even with the suggested DDRB uplift Which other highly skilled professional with 10 years experience, huge responsibility, incredibly stressful job would stick around to be paid £30ph?

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

10 months

These are doctors who are literally doing brain and heart surgery Treating complex patients in clinics Stabilising critically unwell patients in the emergency department and intensive care Having difficult conversations with families when loved ones deteriorate

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

1 year

One profession One message #FullPayRestoration All junior doctor in Scotland should be #BMADoctorsVoteYes

Chris Smith

@ChrisSmith2211

1 year

Todays the day we've been preparing for but hoping to avoid. For 15yrs our governments have eroded our pay & for months have refused to negotiate its restoration. Now its Scottish Junior Doctors turn to have our say. Vote YES to strike action. #BMADoctorsVoteYes #GetTheVoteOut

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

10 months

When his government told us point blank ‘there’s no point speaking (to discuss concerns over pay, it’s impact on morale and retention) until we have a strike ballot’ Was that “the right thing” Effectively kicking the can down the road, waiting until they ‘need’ to do something

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

10 months

And we have just heard reports that @RishiSunak would rather forego £7 billion to help a small amount of people whose estates are >£325,000 to pay less inheritance tax rather than pay doctors the same, in real terms, as they were in 2008

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

10 months

Let’s look at what @RishiSunak is now saying is his final offer. Doctors in their 1st year would be paid £15.53ph He’s asking us to do “the right thing” and accept Where was he telling his Secretary @SteveBarclay to do the “right thing” when he completely ignored us last year

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

10 months

“But they’re just junior doctors, they’re not qualified” Doctors in their first year of working review patients, diagnose conditions, request investigations, initiate treatment & more. At night they can be covering hundreds of patients

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

10 months

“Private sector company increasing wages goes directly into the cost of making that product or service and may well end up increases prices in the shop. That’s not the same with public sector workers. There’s no price that goes up.” -Bloomberg

Junior Doctors

@BMA_JuniorDocs

1 year

The government argument that higher public sector pay will bump up inflation was debunked by leading economist @MyStephanomics on @bbclaurak this morning. She says: ‘That’s not something economists tend to agree with’

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

1 month

This is obviously a heated issue but one that needs to be tackled appropriately, constructively, and informedly. That can’t be done without us That’s why we’ll strive to make sure ALL relevant stakeholders will be present in any forum we aim to set up

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

10 months

We’re hearing a lot of poorly thought out arguments against #FullPayRestoration that just don’t stand up to 1) truth 2) common sense 3) a future where we’re able to value and retain doctors

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

10 months

Inflation soared whilst public sector pay has stagnated The public sector make up <20% of UK workforce Private sector pay has kept up with inflation, and in some areas, exceeded Public sector pay doesn’t affect inflation the way private sector does But hear it from experts

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

10 months

A common argument, is that pay restoration for doctors will further inflation. Complete nonsense. This govt and BoE has failed to tackle inflation because it is out of their control. Supply chain issues from Brexit, pandemic, Ukraine has been fuelling this.

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

10 months

Doctors graduating after 5-6 years of medical school are paid £14.09ph In negotiations, govt refused to offer more than 5%. Not only another real terms pay cut this year (inflation >10%), but in cash terms it amounts to £14.79ph Simply not enough

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

10 months

The U.K. government claims that pay restoration, reversing cuts they have imposed is unrealistic and unaffordable. It would cost ~£1.6bn, far less than what they have spent on dodgy contracts during the pandemic, far less than what they were prepared to pay to bail out banks

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

1 year

Sometimes having to uproot yourself every ~6-12 months, sometimes moving half way across the country, sometimes having to traipse back again, sometimes not even knowing where you'll be the next 6 months after. For an overall stretch of period which can span >10 years #JoinVoteWin

DoctorsVote 🦀 #TellThemAgain

@Doctors_Vote

1 year

The doctor who leads the attempt to restart your heart is paid just £24/hr. Ballot papers will be going out in 5 days time. If you've put off joining, now is the time. #JoinVoteWin #PayRestoration

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

1 year

🔥 IMGs! Your visa will have legal safeguards under trade union law when you strike. Join us @BMA_JuniorDocs with legal experts, to hear more and have your questions answered. 7th Dec 7pm-8pm Open to all, BMA member or not Register here:

Junior Doctors

@BMA_JuniorDocs

2 years

JDC co-chairs @RobLaurensonD4P @_VivekTrivedi will join our immigration legal team on 7 December for a webinar where you can ask questions on the legal position and responsibilities for junior doctors who work in the UK under visas. Register to attend 👇

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@_VivekTrivedi

1 year

@Oldboatie @BMA_JuniorDocs @TheBMA @RobLaurensonD4P We are entering talks to discuss a consolidated pay award for 23/24. We will be entering that financial year in about 2 weeks or so. Consolidated pay is the road to FPR

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

5 months

Most troubling aspect of LTWP: Due to (manufactured) shortage of doctors, because govt won’t 1) train enough doctors to keep up with increasing demand 2) adequately retain those doctors that are being trained They want a lesser trained workforce to fill in the gaps

NHS England Workforce, Training and Education

@NHSE_WTE

5 months

"Physician associates can be a vital support when doctors are in short supply.

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

1 year

Bargaining power lies with the workers. Don’t sell yourself short. You are worth this and more for what you do outside your contracted hours, which for @BMA_JuniorDocs can average 48 hours a week. And make sure you’re a #BMADoctorsVoteYes in the ballot

Andrew Jordan

@Andrew_Jordan_

1 year

If you support the @BMA_JuniorDocs rate card rates these are your next steps 👇🏻 1) talk to your colleagues & agree you won’t work for anything less 2) email the trust to tell them this 3) let the LNC know you have done this so we can negotiate trust-wide increases #BMAJDRateCard

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

6 months

Having worked with Harry I know he’d be a fantastic advocate for anaesthetic doctors. Willing to stand up for other doctors and rock the boat if necessary. I’ll be voting for Harry and encourage all other anaesthetists to do so too

Harry Drew

@HazzzDrew

6 months

Don’t often post on here, but I’m standing for one of the Anaesthetist in Training places on the RCoA Council. Anaesthesia is a wonderful specialty, but there are some fundamentals which need addressing and require somebody who’s going go get down to brass tacks to do it.

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

1 year

Two of my bezzie mates posted back their ballot today. @BMA_JuniorDocs it’s not too late if you get your ballot into a postbox by tomorrow! Do you want FPR? Do you want better for the profession? Do you you want change? Get your ballot in the box #BMADoctorsVoteYes

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

10 months

London School of Economics

Does public sector pay drive inflation?

Visit the post for more.

blogs.lse.ac.uk

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

2 years

When people say there's no money for #PayRestoration .. There's more than enough money. Excuses about an upward spiral is baffling. Private sector make up ~80% UK workforce and pay grew ~8% from Feb to April 2022 already. Why should 20% public sector workforce suffer?!

DoctorsVote 🦀 #TellThemAgain

@Doctors_Vote

2 years

You deserve to be paid your worth. #PayRestoration #DoctorsVote @TheBMA @BMA_JuniorDocs

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@_VivekTrivedi

1 year

@MHA_92_ @trentconsultant @BMA_JuniorDocs @RobLaurensonD4P @TheBMA The guidance is clear and it is not this. There is no excuse for this. It will be taken forward. It won’t be taken lightly.

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

10 months

LSE and UCL

Sky News: Breaking, UK & World

The prime minister insists he cannot bow to unions' demands because that will raise inflation for everybody. Economics professors disagree, saying it is only private sector wage increases that have...

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Vivek Trivedi

@_VivekTrivedi

8 months

But for @thetimes article to be proved inaccurate BY THEMSELVES is poor show. Fix up Doctors have lost more pay than almost every other workforce in the U.K (consultants/GPs have had it worse). All we want is to reverse our pay cuts. Neutral to ‘08. Net zero

The BMA

@TheBMA

8 months

Today's article in @TheTimes makes the false claim that pay loss is "a national phenomenon". In fact, doctors have been hit harder than any other group. Source - @TomHCalver Sunday Times:

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