The Medical Independent’s Post

Driving improvements in wellbeing, workforce, and accountability Prof Gozie Offiah discusses key actions required by the new Government to support a sustainable medical workforce @MPSdoctorsIRE @NDTP_HSE #doctors #doctorwellbeing #patientsafety https://lnkd.in/eaSywyWu

Driving improvements in wellbeing, workforce, and accountability Prof Gozie Offiah discusses key actions required by the new Government to support a sustainable medical workforce @MPSdoctorsIRE @NDTP_HSE #doctors #doctorwellbeing #patientsafety https://lnkd.in/eaSywyWu

📣 Across Europe there is a shortage of health workers due to socio-structural developments and an ageing society. #Healthcare and long-term care systems are therefore under severe pressure! What's needed are Europe-wide minimum standards for working and #employment conditions for health professions! Read more about it in our List of Demands below ⬇ #HealthWorkers #SocialEurope #SocialPillar

As someone who stands on the frontline of healthcare every day, it’s hard not to notice the disconnect between the care we’re expected to provide and the care we receive ourselves. The irony is profound: we’re trained to prioritize patient wellbeing, yet the healthcare system often overlooks the wellbeing of the very people who make it function. It’s no secret that healthcare workers are constantly under pressure, facing long hours, emotional demands, and sometimes inadequate resources. But what is less talked about is the gap in meaningful support for us—support that should go beyond “just getting through the day.” From mental health resources to fair compensation and policies that prioritize rest and resilience, the system is severely lacking. This creates an environment where burnout, stress, and even trauma become normalized, adding an unnecessary burden to an already demanding profession. Why should those entrusted with caring for others have to navigate a system that doesn’t prioritize their own needs? Imagine the difference we could make if healthcare institutions genuinely supported their workforce. If there were resources dedicated to our health, fair policies that protected our mental space, and a culture that truly valued us—not just as workers, but as people. This isn’t just about “what we deserve”; it’s about sustainability for the entire healthcare system. Let’s keep the conversation going. Healthcare can and must do better. For patients, for providers, and for the future of care. #AmeboRadiographer #HealthcareWorkers #Wellbeing #SupportOurProviders #SustainableHealthcare

Why We Let Go of Our Doctor: A Bold Choice💪 #HealthMatters #DoctorPatientRelationship #SpeakUp #TakeChargeOfYourHealth #FiringYourDoctor #PatientAdvocacy #HealthJourney #WellnessWisdom #Empowerment #DirectCommunication #gutheath #healthcare #improvedhealth #healthlive #healthcoaching #coachdrtaj

In the evolving landscape of employee benefits, employer-sponsored primary care options have emerged as a strategic investment for organizations. Primary care covers a range of prevention, wellness, and treatment services for common illnesses. These services, located on-site or near the workplace, benefit employees’ health with... https://bit.ly/3Q1g5VQ ChristianaCare #netde #debiz #healthcare #employeebenefits

How can we keep clinicians in healthcare? Following cuts to GP retention schemes, we explore some ways the system could improve clinician retention in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/e-vi2TWY #DigitalHealthcare #PCN #primarycare #generalpractice

The UK faces a significant economic inactivity issue, with 2.8 million people unable to work due to long-term health conditions. My publication linked below provides some high-level insights on how to tackle the problem. My key takeaways and additions: - The background: We know that getting people back to work is beneficial to patients and the economy. Social factors, as well as health factors, can keep people away from work; and evidence suggests the longer people are off work, the less likely they are to return. To tackle this problem, a holistic approach and timely intervention is key, with support being made available in a variety of settings, to give patients a choice. - The pilot: To address this, since 2021 I have been running a pilot program, which integrates non-clinical staff (e.g. Job Centre Work Coaches) into primary care (e.g. GP surgeries). This model enables early intervention and timely triage to appropriate care pathways, including Occupational Health assessments. For majority of patients, non-medical interventions are successful in supporting people to remain in work. - The results: only 5% of patients with a health condition required clinical Occupational Health support, thanks to early intervention; GPs reported reduced sick note issuance and better patient redirection to appropriate non-clinical support, freeing up time for clinical tasks. - Next steps: Given its success in primary care, the model is now expanding into other sectors. This approach could, and should, be a universal solution for providing holistic health and work advice to all working-age individuals, and will hopefully contribute to solving our economic inactivity problem in the UK. https://lnkd.in/eQ4BCeKj #occupationalhealth #primarycare #economicinactivity #workcoach #publichealth #gp #whitepaper

Out the box thinking is essential to tackle the current health and work situation

A promising approach to tackle economic inactivity due to ill health. Timely, integrated solutions are vital to prevent long-term term sickness absences and improve both patient outcomes and economic resilience.