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Andrew Ferguson retweeted
NEW: @nhs_pensions scheme has (belatedly) published scheme acounts for 22/23
A couple of noteworthing findings
1⃣ Once again eye watering surplus (excess income > benefits paid) returning £4.32 BILLION > HMT 23/4
2⃣ Value of liabilities ⏬ massivley £461b from £841b last year
1. Do more good than harm - be a net positive in the world
2. Love, and let yourself be loved
3. Forgive others and yourself
4. Learn something new every day
Andrew Ferguson retweeted
Whenever the DUP are ready to apologise for Red Sky, NAMA, RHI, Brexit, overplaying their hand throughout the Withdrawal negotiations, trusting Boris, and collapsing the Assembly, we'll talk, Carla.
Until then, focus on sorting the mess you created.
Carla Lockhart calls for apologies from Michelle O’Neill and Naomi Long over NI Protocol
belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/…
Andrew Ferguson retweeted
A difficult story to read ⤵️
Intensive Care is an incredibly rewarding but sometimes gruelling specialty even in ‘normal’ times. The psychological impact of the pandemic on health care professionals must not be underestimated @ICS_updates @SteveBarclay
thetimes.co.uk/article/82cd7…
Wider question has to be what is the point of the Conservatives? Certainly doesn't appear to be putting the good of the people above their own. Hurting the people = hurting the nation. Sort of the opposite of what Government is for. So far its Government for people like them
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Andrew Ferguson retweeted
You were brought down because in a matter of weeks you lost the confidence of the financial markets, the electorate and your own MPs. During a profound cost of living crisis, you thought it was a priority to cut tax for the richest people in the country
The alternative to a dysfunctional NHS isn't private healthcare, it's a proper-functioning NHS with appropriate staffing, decent salaries, career progression, adequate beds and the boot of the Conservative Party gone from its neck
In any decent functioning democracy a government with a behaviour and performance record of the Conservatives would be history. Let's hope people have a long enough memory and enough sense to dump them at the next election. Meanwhile...Labour needs to wake up.
Andrew Ferguson retweeted
Someday soon (in my dreams) the electorate will realise the horrible mistake they've made in voting in these devisive, bigoted, useless politicians who have just made their lives even more miserable 😢
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Please read this. It is important to understand true and accurate information and facts
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NEW: Former DUP economy minister Paul Frew MLA has made a number of social media posts in recent times about #covid19 and excess deaths so I contacted the MHRA and Stormont’s department of health.
Dire. The pressures on staff across HSC are ridiculous. Also ridiculous that we have no functioing Executive in the middle of this. Get back to work and help us to save lives - convince us you have something meaningful to justify your privilege
NI Ambulance Service (@NIAS999) says it is at its "highest level of pressure", with waits of more than 24 hours for some patients bbc.in/3G7zHmK
We need to pay staff in a way that reflects the positive impact they have on society & the effects their roles have on them as human beings. If we don't wake up to the need to invest heavily in staff now there will be no recognisable NHS in the next decade & inequality will rise
Department of Health Permanent Secretary Peter May has written to the Secretary of State for Health and health service trade unions on the potential consequences of prolonged industrial action
health-ni.gov.uk/news/perman…
ALT Permanent Secretary writes to Government and Unions on industrial action
Andrew Ferguson retweeted
The nursing pay dispute issue is really very simple. Do you want an NHS? If you do, then you need to pay enough to encourage retention of existing staff, who can get much better pay for less stress and shorter, more sociable hours elsewhere. – at Belfast, Northern Ireland
The usual government wriggling and spin around the costs of paying staff fairly - read the Reality Check at bbc.co.uk/news/63917967
Andrew Ferguson retweeted
Thanks Dr @DrLukeEvans GP/MP for your excellent question highlighting the importance of pensions in retention - and that @CommonsHealth
advised *MANDATING* recycling... in all 4 nations.
@SteveBarclay- when can we expect full *mandated* recycling?
RT if u think it would help
Glad they're finding so much to laugh at with all the issues they should be attending to that a are more important than whether they can keep themselves in power
Great to welcome @RishiSunak to CCHQ and to brief him on our plans for rebuilding a strong @Conservatives Party in 2023.
✅ Spring Conference
✅ Strong Local elections
✅ Taking the fight to Labour and the Lib Dems
ALT Nadhim with the Prime Minister at CCHQ
Andrew Ferguson retweeted
12 hour shift on 🚑 today. 2 calls have been EoL. But no provision has been put in place. So 2 elderly patients have had to be taken from their bed and transported to 🏥 because no1 has been willing to talk about End of Life care. Please. Have the talk. It makes it easier.
Andrew Ferguson retweeted
If you or someone you know is in distress or despair call the regional 24/7 freephone crisis helpline on
Lifeline 0808 808 8000
Textphone: 18001 0808 808 8000
#youarenotalone
If you're near Downpatrick be sure to stop in at Mabel's Ice Cream for a coffee, ice cream, traybake, tea, milkshake or whatever. Great spot, great service and amazing food. Wish I lived closer!!
Andrew Ferguson retweeted
#CriticalStaffing Returning to Work - read the whole series here: bit.ly/3yxZ1hR
Common Theme 7: Professional help is out there...
