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Union Official, Dad, intermitted Architecture student. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084135335625 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ni_da_chi/ Views are my own, for HCSA news follow: ‪ @hcsa-com.bsky.social @gensechcsa.bsky.social‬

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A group of people seated facing a large screen displaying a person giving a presentation. The room features colorful post-it notes on the wall and banners including one of the GFTU.

A group of people seated facing a large screen displaying a person giving a presentation. The room features colorful post-it notes on the wall and banners including one of the GFTU.

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05.12.2025 16:11 — 👍 0    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Graphic with bold text saying "We are together against the far right" on a green background.

🚩 We are supporting the Together Alliance.

📢 #TOGETHER we can reject narratives of division and racism, build #Solidarity across communities and unite against the far right.

✊ Hope is more powerful than fear.

🔥 Join us: togetheralliance.org.uk

#GFTU

02.12.2025 11:00 — 👍 3    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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HCSA #HospitalDoctorsUnion @hcsa-com.bsky.social sadly announces the passing of former GS Dr Paul Donaldson this week

He was a longstanding leader, well respected by members, staff, NEC & the profession.

His warmth & expertise will be greatly missed

Our condolences to all his family & friends

28.11.2025 10:47 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Say no to bullying of NHS staff Treatment of striking NHS staff This helps to explain the treatment of NHS workers on strike in Gloucestershire in recent months.  A small but mighty group of workers have been on strike since...

CEO of Gloucestershire Hospitals Trust (with previous form) bullying Phlebotomists (all women) fairly striking for over 200 days now for fair pay uplifts from Band 2 to 3 (already received by HCAs, Nursing and Maternity Support Workers).

I just signed the campaign: Say no to bullying in #OurNHS

27.11.2025 15:33 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Reclaim the Night 2025 - Newcastle/Gateshead Join us on Saturday 29 November for Newcastle/Gateshead’s annual Reclaim the Night

✨Reclaim the Night – November 29th✨
We're supporting #reclaimthenight. Join fellow trade unionists, community members and local organisations to stand against gender-based violence and harassment.
👉Reclaim the Night 2025 - Newcastle/Gateshead www.tuc.org.uk/events/neyh/...
#womenfocusedsupport

27.11.2025 09:15 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Statement on the use of PFI to fund Neighbourhood Health Centres - Socialist Health Association The Socialist Health Association strongly opposes the government's plans to reintroduce Private Finance Initiative (PFI) -style schemes to fund NHS Neighbourhood Health Centres, which were announced t...

“The government’s proposal today is more than a mistake, it flies in the face of overwhelming evidence that PFI has already financially crippled trusts, diverted funds away from patient care and is against the public interest.”

sochealth.co.uk/2025/11/25/s...

25.11.2025 20:58 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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An informative and very moving event #EndNotDefend in Westminster with @bfawu.bsky.social & @workerspolicy.bsky.social

Sexual Harassment affects every workplace & every sector, words are not enough.

Action and meaningful change are needed now! #HospitalDoctorsUnion #WomenFocusedSupport

25.11.2025 09:53 — 👍 3    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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We support the #EndNotDefend campaign because we recognise words are not enough. Action and meaningful change are needed. This is why we're standing with @workerspolicy.bsky.social, calling for stronger laws to prevent workplace sexual harassment.
#HospitalDoctorsUnion #WomenFocusedSupport

20.11.2025 13:02 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Revealed: Thousands of NHS doctors are trapped in insecure “gig economy” contracts Thousands of locally employed doctors—many of them international graduates and from ethnic minorities—are trapped in insecure NHS contracts with no access to training, career progression, or national ...

“We believe that locally employed doctors should be offered the appropriate permanent SAS contract for their work. As well as employment rights, this would give these folks the professional identity they are currently being denied.”

#SASsix

www.bmj.com/content/391/...

20.11.2025 20:04 — 👍 11    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Our HCSA #HospitalDoctorsUnion team joined the SAS Conference Midlands today! Talks from Dr Jonathan Corne, @nhsemployers.bsky.social and Dr Lily Read of @sascollective.com highlighted the vital role of SAS doctors and the challenges they face. We're proud to support #SASdoctors and the #SASsix

18.11.2025 16:53 — 👍 2    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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📢Our guidance for all @hcsa-com.bsky.social #HospitalDoctorsUnion members during the #ResidentDoctors industrial action by the BMA, commencing today Friday 14th November 7am to Weds 19th November at 7am......📢

www.hcsa.com/news-views/n...

www.hcsa.com/news-views/n... #HospitalDoctorsUnion

14.11.2025 09:40 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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A brilliant day networking @unions21.org Conference. Discussing workers Strengthening Collective Voice on the back of the #EmploymentRightsBill.
We know the changes are coming, we need to act now to make the most of the opportunities it presents!

13.11.2025 18:56 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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We’re committed to ending workplace sexual harassment in medicine and beyond. Safer workplaces for all start with stronger laws. That’s why we’re supporting the #EndNotDefend campaign led by The Workers Policy Project @workerspolicy.bsky.social✊
#HospitalDoctorsUnion #WomenFocusedSupport

12.11.2025 11:26 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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📣Hospital doctors: Have you been impacted by the McCloud remedy and are you thinking about buying back pension years? It’s not always a simple decision.
👉 Join the HCSA member webinar on Nov 17 @ 19:30 to learn why.
🔗Register here tinyurl.com/Pensionswebi...
#HospitalDoctorsUnion #doctors #NHS

11.11.2025 10:19 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Support for women doctors affects us all.
We're inviting all doctors to share their views on workplace challenges and support needs.
📢 Your voice matters.
📝 Take our short, anonymous survey today: surveymonkey.com/r/insightWFS
#HospitalDoctorsUnion
#WomenFocusedSupport
#Doctors

10.11.2025 15:39 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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We’re proud to share that our very own #HospitalDoctorsUnion Medical Employment Advisor, Sasha Burn FRCS(SN), will be speaking at the upcoming Medical Protection webinar on November 6th. Sasha will explore key issues around contracts for #SASdoctors @medicalprotection.bsky.social
Link in comments👇

29.10.2025 12:24 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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Healthcare Fatigue Forum 2025 Registration - FRMSc The third Healthcare Fatigue Forum is being held on Tuesday 4th November 2025 at Engineer's House in Bristol. Use the form below to register to attend the Forum. In registering, you must provide...

⚠️ #Fatigue in healthcare is a major issue. It threatens patient safety and the wellbeing of doctors.
📍 Join the conversation at the Healthcare Fatigue Forum in Bristol this November.
📝 Registration is open!
🔗 www.frmsc.com/product/heal...
#FightFatigue #HospitalDoctorsUnion

27.10.2025 16:05 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0

Each year around 2 million women in the UK experience male violence, including harassment, stalking and assault (Home Office, 2023). Watch this message from one of our #HospitalDoctorsUnion members in support of #reclaimthenight - standing together against gender-based violence and harassment.

24.10.2025 10:29 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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✨🌙Reclaim the Night – October 26th🌙✨
Join fellow trade unionists, community members and local organisations to stand against gender-based violence and harassment www.tuc.org.uk/events/neyh/...
@tucneyh.bsky.social

#reclaimthenight #EndViolenceAgainstWomen
#HospitalDoctorsUnion #womensrights

21.10.2025 16:11 — 👍 3    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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🎆 As the Festival of Lights brightens homes and hearts across the world, we extend our warmest wishes to all our members, colleagues, and communities celebrating Diwali.
✨ Happy Diwali from HCSA ✨
#Diwali #FestivalOfLights #HospitalDoctorsUnion

20.10.2025 10:50 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

💬For advice, support and a women focused approach, speak to your #HospitalDoctorsUnion . Our first-of-its-kind🌸 Women Focused Support 🌸 is a service provided by women for women. Join us today👉http://hcsa.com/join

17.10.2025 15:12 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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🌸Ahead of #MenopauseAwarenessDay tomorrow, take a look at the South Yorkshire Menopause Festival. Secure your spot at #Menofest25 👉 bookwhen.com/sybics.../e/...
#MenopauseAtWork #InclusiveWorkplace💬 For advice, support and a women focused approach, speak to your #HospitalDoctorsUnion today.

17.10.2025 10:28 — 👍 3    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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🗣️Your voice matters! #ResidentDoctors #SAS #LEDs #IMGs #Consultants #Surgeons #Doctors - we want to hear from you.
📋Share your experience in HCSA’s survey and help us drive change. #HospitalDoctorsUnionat work: building the case for change.
🔗https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5VKPX6G

16.10.2025 09:00 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

We at the #HospitalDoctorsUnion stand united with our fellow trade unions and affirm our solidarity with the international workforce and migrant communities, recognising their essential past and continued contribution to the NHS and wider society. Read the joint statement here👇

15.10.2025 11:32 — 👍 3    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
SAS six national supporters.

SAS six national supporters.

I LOVE updating this slide.

It is awesome to bring new allies to the cause, and it really does make a difference.

#SASsix

08.10.2025 18:32 — 👍 11    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 0

This final day of #SASWeek25, your #HospitalDoctorsUnion wants to hear from #SAS #IMG & #LED #doctors #SASsix

Through face to face engagement we've heard the #wellbeing impact of contractual changes, bullying, lack of progression & exclusion at work

You have a voice & we are here to support you!

10.10.2025 12:16 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Celebratory #SASWeek25 lunch with #SAS #doctors & #consultants at Royal Surrey ED team today.

Discussing #SASsix, contracts & our members views on why they joined & how your #HospitalDoctorsUnion really has your back! @hcsa-com.bsky.social

09.10.2025 14:31 — 👍 5    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
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Day 4 #SASWeek25 & the EDI challenges are clear.
Your #HospitalDoctorsUnion are ready to respond! @hcsa-com.bsky.social

@nhsemployers.bsky.social figures note 70% of the #SAS workforce is from overseas. There is lots more #WRES work to do around supporting black & minority ethnic #doctors #SASsix

09.10.2025 09:46 — 👍 5    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0

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