@leicdan.bsky.social
Gastroenterologist and Intestinal Failure Physician. Interested in nutrition, malnutrition, prison healthcare, wildlife and gardening. Previous @bapen.bsky.social Secretary and Trustee.
BAPEN is looking for Practitioners in Psychological Medicine!
Join a multidisciplinary community of healthcare professionals committed to improving nutrition care and support and access a range of member benefits.
More info here: bit.ly/4esMYpK
The BDA Prescribers Specialist Sub-group has released a survey to explore views on dietitian supplementary prescribing.
The survey can be accessed below and should not take more than 10 minutes.
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Deadline: 5pm on 1st August
![Dolphin blamed the five-day strike that tens of thousands of resident doctors plan to stage later this month on Wes Streeting, the health secretary, giving them a 22% pay rise over two years last year but not following it up with an award this year to take account of the 29% claim. He said the disruption that the 120-hour walkout would cause was his fault, not theirs.
Dolphin said: βOur expectation was that the [22%] would be the start of a journey that would keep us going until weβd reached the value we had in 2008. So, clearly, the return of value has stopped and now itβs just marching on the spot. And we need to carry on that journey.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:46ieymyomewdswfjjvvoxexq/bafkreiahpytxs2t3h6t32zv27puofv6klxwcmrs6sp2kyx2avhrtrsil3q@jpeg)
Dolphin blamed the five-day strike that tens of thousands of resident doctors plan to stage later this month on Wes Streeting, the health secretary, giving them a 22% pay rise over two years last year but not following it up with an award this year to take account of the 29% claim. He said the disruption that the 120-hour walkout would cause was his fault, not theirs. Dolphin said: βOur expectation was that the [22%] would be the start of a journey that would keep us going until weβd reached the value we had in 2008. So, clearly, the return of value has stopped and now itβs just marching on the spot. And we need to carry on that journey.
BMA council chair @tomdolphin.bsky.social has spoken to the Guardian on why the Government must set out a credible path to pay restoration for resident doctors in England.
Read the article here ππ www.theguardian.com/society/2025... #PayRestoration
βSkeletons marching to deathβ: Palestinians face hunger and gunfire as Israel pushes into central Gaza
22.07.2025 09:15 β π 38 π 38 π¬ 4 π 2
A long, arched tunnel with a dirt floor and weathered stone walls, illuminated by natural light from the entrance. The light gradually fades into darkness deeper into the tunnel. No people or objects are visible
During the late 19th century, demand for lime grew and industrial-sized kilns were built. The former Craven Lime Works has examples of three different types, including the impressive Hoffmann kiln, the best-preserved in England.
πΈ Mark Sadler | #YorkshireDales #TuesdayThoughts
A group of healthcare professionals are lobbying for the development of suitable and licensed jejunostomy feeding tubes
π’ 50 NHS Trusts are now on board
Find out more and complete the form β‘οΈ bit.ly/3Gurxb9
Rescued #Hedgehog living its best life π
@iolowilliams.bsky.social @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social
And HSSIB π±
28.06.2025 07:58 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0We are expanding our Consultant team and looking for a new Hepatology colleague #Gastroenterology #Hepatology
www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...
Swifts over Leicester Royal Infirmary today π @lrosbirds.bsky.social
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π£ Weβre inviting applications for the role of BAPEN President Elect β a vital position that offers the chance to shape the future of nutritional care in the UK.
ποΈ Term as President begins November 2026
π₯ Open to BAPEN members
π Enquiries: bapen@bapen.org.uk
BAPEN offers Travel Grants for students and first-time submitters!
BAPEN is committed to supporting students and early career researchers to present their work at our conference by offering travel grants to #BAPEN2025.
Find out more bit.ly/3YjCz8V
If the whole MDT think about nutrition hospital length of stay is decreased. More evidence of why we all need to think about our patientβs nutrition
www.clinicalnutritionespen.com/article/S240...
Wood carved male lion looking out over the Leicestershire countryside
The wildlife in Leicestershire is matching the weather today #BeaconHillCountryPark
18.06.2025 19:56 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
New report out today!
A review of the quality of rehabilitation care after an ICU admission: ncepod.org.uk/2025icur.html @Davido744 @BACCNUK @ICS_updates
@theRCOT @thecsp @BDA_Dietitians @rcgp
@RCSLT @FICMNews
@ICUsteps @UKCCNA
@RCoANews @GeriSoc @hqip.bsky.social
Celebrating the launch of the new British Nutrition Foundation comprehensive Briefing Paper: Diet In Pregnancy
We are excited to announce our webinar series on Healthy Beginnings: Understanding why nutrition and healthy weight in pregnancy matters
Register now: www.nutrition.org.uk/training-and...
Vaccine fatigue is real but more hard core anti-vax sentiment is also on the rise. Are children paying the price for their parents misguided beliefs? Great to work with @joeydurso.bsky.social for this Sunday Times piece:
08.06.2025 08:33 β π 34 π 16 π¬ 3 π 011 children died from whopping cough last year and there were more measles cases than any year back to 2012.
08.06.2025 08:19 β π 31 π 16 π¬ 1 π 0Accurate and easy to complete nutritional screening for patients with advanced liver disease is desperately needed π
www.clinicalnutritionespen.com/article/S240...
Saw this advertised today.
Itβs 2025 not 1925; Is it any wonder that gender pay gaps still exist? π€¦ββοΈπ‘
I have dropped heavy hints at home re this so will (hopefully) let you know soon!
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Perfect present for any nature loving Gastroenterologists in your life π
31.05.2025 19:35 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Today, we've written to David Lammy MP, calling on the Government to take immediate action to prevent famine in Gaza.
As Israel continues their blockade of humanitarian aid, 1 in 5 people face imminent starvation and hospitals are running out of medicines fast.
www.bma.org.uk/what-we-do/w...
Fantastic to see @bapen.bsky.social supporting students and first time attendees to get to conference π
27.05.2025 08:38 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
A lamb walking back to his mum accompanied by two Greylag geese
Heading home with his new friends #SpringWatch @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @iolowilliams.bsky.social
26.05.2025 19:47 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Yellow rose flower against a brick wall
First rose of the year π
#Gardening #Roses @gardenersworldmag.bsky.social
Spotted my first swifts of the year today at Stanwick Lakes π #UKBirding #NorthantsBirding
25.05.2025 12:49 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
BAPEN is looking for a Mentoring and Coaching Lead I Send your application today!
Are you passionate about supporting our members to improve their practice? This is a fantastic opportunity to oversee the onboarding of mentors and contribute to the training of clinical staff and students from across the UK.
Register here: bit.ly/4hOQiLR
