Louise Egan
@louise-egan.bsky.social
*Passionate Psychiatrist*Believer in excellent mental health care for all*SAS Advocate*Determined fighter for SAS doctors' wellbeing*Supporter of women in mental health*Will always fiercely support the underdog!*
Delighted to have been able to give a talk to SAS Psychiatrists at RCPsych International Congress. Sharing my story, thinking about exclusion,discrimination, determination and alternative career pathways. @rcpsych.bsky.social @sascollective.com
June 26, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Delighted to have been able to give a talk to SAS Psychiatrists at RCPsych International Congress. Sharing my story, thinking about exclusion,discrimination, determination and alternative career pathways. @rcpsych.bsky.social @sascollective.com
"Don't be afraid to do differently." The inspirational Prof Jamie Read.
The path less travelled, professional identity, failure, vulnerability, courage, fear, human connection and of course all things SAS. This amazing podcast has it all. #SASbychoice
youtu.be/8sQOX1P7MvE?...
The path less travelled, professional identity, failure, vulnerability, courage, fear, human connection and of course all things SAS. This amazing podcast has it all. #SASbychoice
youtu.be/8sQOX1P7MvE?...
Unlocking the potential of the SAS Grade
YouTube video by DoctorsTraining
youtu.be
May 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
"Don't be afraid to do differently." The inspirational Prof Jamie Read.
The path less travelled, professional identity, failure, vulnerability, courage, fear, human connection and of course all things SAS. This amazing podcast has it all. #SASbychoice
youtu.be/8sQOX1P7MvE?...
The path less travelled, professional identity, failure, vulnerability, courage, fear, human connection and of course all things SAS. This amazing podcast has it all. #SASbychoice
youtu.be/8sQOX1P7MvE?...
Really looking forward to seeing this in Sheffield!
March 24, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Really looking forward to seeing this in Sheffield!
Would be great to see some of the wonderful work being done by amazing SAS colleagues being highlighted and celebrated. 🤩
Unfortunatley I wasn't around for SAS week last year, but planning big things for 2025! 😁
Unfortunatley I wasn't around for SAS week last year, but planning big things for 2025! 😁
March 19, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Would be great to see some of the wonderful work being done by amazing SAS colleagues being highlighted and celebrated. 🤩
Unfortunatley I wasn't around for SAS week last year, but planning big things for 2025! 😁
Unfortunatley I wasn't around for SAS week last year, but planning big things for 2025! 😁
Love this! A much better description of my current general state. My new standard answer to "how are you?" "I'm Barkley OK, thanks for asking." 😂
March 19, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Love this! A much better description of my current general state. My new standard answer to "how are you?" "I'm Barkley OK, thanks for asking." 😂
If people cant access appropriate mental health treatment and support in a timely way in stands to reason their mental health will further deteriorate and the severity of their mental illness will increase.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
“Rise in people with mental illness being driven by real societal challenges and lack of available treatment” says RCPsych President
RCPsych President Dr Lade Smith CBE responds to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care's comments about the overdiagnosis of mental health conditions.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
March 18, 2025 at 6:48 AM
If people cant access appropriate mental health treatment and support in a timely way in stands to reason their mental health will further deteriorate and the severity of their mental illness will increase.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
Reposted by Louise Egan
When I speak with doctor friends about the MRCP exam disaster, there's a shared reaction: shock, horror, and compassion for affected candidates' private lives, families and pregnancy planning. These are the impacts that aren't discussed in public, so we did in @bmj.com
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
The MRCP exam disaster’s hidden cost for women
On 20 February 2025 nearly 300 doctors were told they had been given the wrong results for Part 2 of the Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) UK exam which they had taken nearly a year...
www.bmj.com
March 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
When I speak with doctor friends about the MRCP exam disaster, there's a shared reaction: shock, horror, and compassion for affected candidates' private lives, families and pregnancy planning. These are the impacts that aren't discussed in public, so we did in @bmj.com
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
Late to the party 😴, but finally made it over here! Here for all things Mental Health, and picking up where I left off on SAS Advocate role and SAS doctors' well being. Now, what have I missed? 🤔😂 @clujinmyheart.bsky.social @robjimfleming.bsky.social @sascollective.com
March 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Late to the party 😴, but finally made it over here! Here for all things Mental Health, and picking up where I left off on SAS Advocate role and SAS doctors' well being. Now, what have I missed? 🤔😂 @clujinmyheart.bsky.social @robjimfleming.bsky.social @sascollective.com
Reposted by Louise Egan
Our CEO & founder @clairegoodwinfee.bsky.social writes for @publicsectorfocus.bsky.social about the decision to withdraw mandatory staff wellbeing targets in NHSE.
This is a mistake & will put staff at risk of further burnout & mental ill health.
Read the piece here:
flickread.com/edition/html...
This is a mistake & will put staff at risk of further burnout & mental ill health.
Read the piece here:
flickread.com/edition/html...
February 27, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Our CEO & founder @clairegoodwinfee.bsky.social writes for @publicsectorfocus.bsky.social about the decision to withdraw mandatory staff wellbeing targets in NHSE.
This is a mistake & will put staff at risk of further burnout & mental ill health.
Read the piece here:
flickread.com/edition/html...
This is a mistake & will put staff at risk of further burnout & mental ill health.
Read the piece here:
flickread.com/edition/html...
Fantastic to see another trust commiting to the #SASsix and supporting the wellbeing of their SAS doctors.
We are absolutely delighted to announce that Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have decided to adopt the #SASsix in their approach to their medical workforce going forwards.
Welcome aboard!
www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/work-for-us/
Welcome aboard!
www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/work-for-us/
March 16, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Fantastic to see another trust commiting to the #SASsix and supporting the wellbeing of their SAS doctors.
Reposted by Louise Egan
Very sad. So many good doctors driven to either leaving the NHS or taking their own lives.
This is a fiercely sad and damning piece about the reality of one of our most admired professions. What a terrible fate for a dedicated man www.the-londoner.co.uk/nhs-doctor-s...
The lonely death of Dr Jagdip Sidhu
He was a rising star of the NHS. Could his work have contributed to his death?
www.the-londoner.co.uk
March 16, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Very sad. So many good doctors driven to either leaving the NHS or taking their own lives.