Consultant psychiatrist who specialises in child and adolescent mental health. Passionate about mental health, music and education. My opinions are my own.
Joined February 2018
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Dr Michael Foster retweeted
The Dragons @CombinedNHS all said yes!
I couldn't be happier! Can't wait to see the difference this will make to our local families.
Happy LD Awareness Week everyone!
Dr Michael Foster retweeted
This morning we have written to the Health Secretary calling on him to meet with us, after only meeting with us once in the last 7 months. We remain willing to talk, it's not too late to properly negotiate. #FixConsultantPay
ALT Image of Letter from Dr Vishal Sharma to Steve Barclay, Health Secretary of State
Dr Michael Foster retweeted
What a day! Christmas break timetabled in full, collecting donations for our Christmas buffet from the incredibly kind Community Champion at our local Morrisons, followed by positive reflections, best of week was chosen to be the visit from @drmfoster ‘s dog!
Dr Michael Foster retweeted
#FairPayForNursing is not just about pay. It's about nursing being recognised as an educated, important, clinical career. It's about patient safety as shortages become greater. It's about retention.
Dr Michael Foster retweeted
Our biggest ever strike ballot is now open. We’re encouraging eligible members across the UK to vote ‘yes’ to strike action and fight for safe staffing.
Read more: bit.ly/3V1bGTU #FairPayForNursing
Dr Michael Foster retweeted
Meet Kiara, the new Darwin Centre Emotional Support dog on her very first day!🐶
We went to visit her and @drmfoster to find out a bit more about the impact she's going to have on staff and service users.
Keep your eyes out for more comms on Kiara on our socials and website...
Dr Michael Foster retweeted
Nursing pay has been held below inflation for years and the #CostOfLiving crisis has only worsened the impact of longstanding low pay. #FairPayForNursing is critical for the profession and the public's safety - RT if you agree that the upcoming NHS pay award must address this.
Dr Michael Foster retweeted
Consultants pay: the DDRB are currently writing their report (it should have been presented in time for an April pay award). @DHSCgovuk & @hmtreasury have said pay no more than 2%. Real terms take home is down c30% and RPI today is 9%. Fancy another pay cut? Retweet for no.
Dr Michael Foster retweeted
I set up an account on TikTok, the UK's fastest-growing social media app, as a 14-year-old girl.
After initial searches for weight-loss videos, I was being bombarded with dangerous material on eating disorders and self-harm within weeks.
thetimes.co.uk/article/1f2ec…
Dr Michael Foster retweeted
Dr James Boardman - Consultant Clinical Psychologist @CombinedNHS - was interviewed on @BBCRadioStoke this week with @drwaheedabbasi on teenage mental health - listen below 👇 bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09yd8h…
Dr Michael Foster retweeted
• Government: “we will raise NHS staff pay by 3%
• Truth: “Inflation is 2% & the government have just raised taxes on nurses by 1.25%”
The government have cut NHS staff pay
Dr Michael Foster retweeted
Government 'comms playbook' orders NHS trusts to describe new-build wings and refurbishments as 'new hospitals'
hsj.co.uk/acute-care/dhsc-pl…
Dr Michael Foster retweeted
Unbelievable. The government has literally ordered the NHS to lie and describe refurbs & internal building projects as “new” hospitals.
All to fake their “48 new hospitals” pledge.
I think this stinks.
Please RT if you do too.
hsj.co.uk/acute-care/dhsc-pl…
Dr Michael Foster retweeted
Darwin car wash is under way, all slots are filled! @CombinedNHS @PegisStoke
Dr Michael Foster retweeted
Please watch this brief @allthecitizens video in which I explain exactly why I’m so concerned about the government’s #NHSDataGrab.
Your health data is such a precious commodity. It should not be sold commercially without your consent.
Please RT.
Dr Michael Foster retweeted
If you are free tomorrow between 11 and 1230, grab yourself a cuppa and tune in to the @Mental_Elf YouTube channel for a completely free event by @CombinedNHS. Fantastic speakers, opportunity to ask questions, and will fulfill CPD requirements. Look forward to seeing you there 😊
Dr Michael Foster retweeted
Chief scientist says UK will need to look at #vaccine dosing “very carefully” after @SkyNews revealed that real-world data from Israel’s vaccination programme suggested immunity after one dose may be much less than clinical trials had suggested
news.sky.com/story/covid-19-…
Dr Michael Foster retweeted
If this doesn't cause @CMO_England @uksciencechief @NHSEngland @DHSCgovuk @MattHancock & @BorisJohnson to pause for thought, then I cannot imagine what will.
Is altering the dosing schedule for which a vaccine has been licensed *really* sensible?
theguardian.com/world/2021/j…
