🧵Today is my last day working at NHS England.
It has been an honour to serve as National Medical Director for the last seven and a half years. Thank you to everybody who has supported and encouraged me over the years.
My time in office has undoubtedly been dominated by the pandemic, but despite that the team I have led has driven advancements in many important areas from genomics to stroke.
This is the 10 Year Health Plan to make the NHS fit for the future, delivered through the three big shifts.
It fundamentally reinvents our approach to healthcare so that we can guarantee the NHS will be there for all who need it for generations to come.
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Prof Sir Chris Whitty and Prof Sir Stephen Powis joined Victoria Macdonald on our main stage, emphasising the importance of shifting from a purely reactive healthcare model to a proactive preventive approach at every level.
Watch on-demand: bit.ly/4ksjn1I
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It was great to catch up with @nishmanek on the #nextgencast this morning.
An opportunity to reflect on my time as National Medical Director and think about what the future what might look like. Thank you for having me!
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We were pleased to partner with @APPG_HIV_AIDS for the parliamentary launch of #HIVOutcomes report, HIV Services at the Crossroads - highlighting the vital role of the support services and the urgent action needed to meet the needs of people living with and affected by HIV.
ALT Michael Payne MP, Professor Stephen Powis, Grant Sugden, Angelina Namiba, James Cole and Professor Caroline Sabin during the parliamentary event.
If you're eligible for the spring COVID-19 vaccine, you can book your appointment through the NHS website, the NHS App, by calling 119 or by visiting a walk-in site:
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On Tuesday 20 May 2025 the call to evidence closes.
Please share your experiences, ideas, and feedback to help shape the future of medical training.
Make sure you have your say.
This is the last week to submit evidence on the future of medical training.
A call for evidence is now open until 20 May 2025: engage.england.nhs.uk/survey…
#MedicalTrainingReview #NHS
ALT The Medical Training Review call for evidence is open until 20 May 2025.
Last week I joined members of the public and colleagues from across health and care at the NHS 10 Year Health Plan Summit. It was a great opportunity to talk through what we've heard so far and explore how to address top priorities. Visit change.nhs.uk to have your say.
The call for evidence is now open.
It’s your chance to share your experiences, ideas, and feedback to help shape the future of medical training.
Your input and insight are vital. Please share your views.
Have your say on the future of medical training.
A call for evidence is now open until 20 May 2025: engage.england.nhs.uk/survey…
#MedicalTrainingReview #NHS
ALT The Medical Training Review call for evidence is open until 20 May 2025.
After nearly 8 years in the role, this summer I will be stepping down as National Medical Director for NHS England.
It has been an immense privilege to serve as National Medical Director and to work alongside so many fantastic colleagues, all dedicated to improving the NHS.
Today NHS England has launched a new review looking at postgraduate medical training.
It’s been several years since medical training was reviewed and the way we practise medicine has continued to evolve, as have the career wishes and expectations of medical graduates.
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Last week, colleagues at @CHFTNHS welcomed @NHSEngland's National Medical Director, @NHSEnglandNMD, to see how innovation is thriving across the trust!
🗣️"It’s wonderful to be able to showcase this work on a national level"
Full story: cht.nhs.uk/news/nhs-englands… @8NBX
ALT A photo of Professor Sir Stephen Powis, National Medical Director, NHS England, with colleagues from CHFT.
Thank you to colleagues @CHFTNHS for a great visit. It was wonderful to meet so many people and learn more about your digital health innovation journey. Some really impressive work making a big difference to both patients and staff.
We’re welcoming Prof Sir Stephen Powis @NHSEnglandNMD @NHSEngland to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary this afternoon to take a look at how our fantastic teams have identified and embraced innovation to improve the health and experience of our patients.
ALT Huddersfield Royal Infirmary A&E department - people standing and talking
ALT Huddersfield Royal Infirmary A&E department - people standing and talking
The cases highlighted in this article are unacceptable. There is no place for these personal attacks in the NHS.
In the medical community we have to be clear that all NHS staff should feel safe to come to work and be treated with respect and dignity.
Physician associates are being subjected to death threats, calls for acid attacks and malicious leaking of personal data on online doctors’ forums thetimes.com/uk/healthcare/a…
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It is difficult to put into words just how tough it is for our frontline staff at the moment. We are really worried about the toll that flu and other viruses are taking on our patients and on services across the NHS.
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That is why we are launching a radical plan alongside Government to ensure millions of people can receive quicker diagnosis and treatment for routine care – and put patients in control of their own care.
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Hundreds of thousands of patients will be able to get directly referred and booked in for tests, checks and scans by their GP for a range of conditions as part of a radical new plan set to be launched by the NHS and government next week.
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ALT NHS team in a ward stood smiling at the camera. Text in image reads; major plan to cut waiting lists will see millions receive faster diagnosis and treatment.