Uwa Ima-Edomwonyi
@uwa-ie.bsky.social
GP | Family Physician | Medical Educator | Leader | Mentor | Speaker | Research Lead
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Uwa Ima-Edomwonyi
@uwa-ie.bsky.social
· Jul 19
Building Leadership Skills Early in your Medical career: an IMG perspective.
Starting your medical career in a new healthcare system like the NHS is no small feat, especially as an International Medical Graduate (IMG). You’re learning new protocols, adapting to different…
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Building #Leadership Skills Early in your Medical career: an #IMG perspective.
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YOUR GP - HERE FOR YOU - A NEW CONTRACT
It’s time for a new contract between you, your GP & the Government
For too long GP have been restricted in providing care by top down contracts with limited funding, which don’t put patients first
GPs need your support in providing this
It’s time for a new contract between you, your GP & the Government
For too long GP have been restricted in providing care by top down contracts with limited funding, which don’t put patients first
GPs need your support in providing this
November 23, 2025 at 8:12 PM
YOUR GP - HERE FOR YOU - A NEW CONTRACT
It’s time for a new contract between you, your GP & the Government
For too long GP have been restricted in providing care by top down contracts with limited funding, which don’t put patients first
GPs need your support in providing this
It’s time for a new contract between you, your GP & the Government
For too long GP have been restricted in providing care by top down contracts with limited funding, which don’t put patients first
GPs need your support in providing this
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GPs can get the public to want a great new contract, more than their current Wes one, he is a public servant
One of him, 38,000 GPs with 6300 practices, half the population visiting every month. GPs have contacts & can message them
Your GP, here for you!
dauk.org/our-call-for...
One of him, 38,000 GPs with 6300 practices, half the population visiting every month. GPs have contacts & can message them
Your GP, here for you!
dauk.org/our-call-for...
November 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
GPs can get the public to want a great new contract, more than their current Wes one, he is a public servant
One of him, 38,000 GPs with 6300 practices, half the population visiting every month. GPs have contacts & can message them
Your GP, here for you!
dauk.org/our-call-for...
One of him, 38,000 GPs with 6300 practices, half the population visiting every month. GPs have contacts & can message them
Your GP, here for you!
dauk.org/our-call-for...
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In 30years I have never been this upset with the continued words coming out of Govt
This includes a plethora of Tory Health Secretaries
I am not part of BMA leadership, just a GP who gives up his time freely to advocate for patients, the NHS & make sure the facts are correct
This includes a plethora of Tory Health Secretaries
I am not part of BMA leadership, just a GP who gives up his time freely to advocate for patients, the NHS & make sure the facts are correct
November 27, 2025 at 10:24 AM
In 30years I have never been this upset with the continued words coming out of Govt
This includes a plethora of Tory Health Secretaries
I am not part of BMA leadership, just a GP who gives up his time freely to advocate for patients, the NHS & make sure the facts are correct
This includes a plethora of Tory Health Secretaries
I am not part of BMA leadership, just a GP who gives up his time freely to advocate for patients, the NHS & make sure the facts are correct
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🚨FORTY MILLION APPOINTMENTS🚨
2/3 of the population in one month 🤯
‘Lazy, laggards, stuck in the 20th century’ Wes
GPs & their teams are not getting thanks but worse they are not getting the resources & criticised for asking for help
🚨FORTY MILLION APPOINTMENTS🚨
digital.nhs.uk/data-and-inf...
2/3 of the population in one month 🤯
‘Lazy, laggards, stuck in the 20th century’ Wes
GPs & their teams are not getting thanks but worse they are not getting the resources & criticised for asking for help
🚨FORTY MILLION APPOINTMENTS🚨
digital.nhs.uk/data-and-inf...
November 27, 2025 at 2:08 PM
🚨FORTY MILLION APPOINTMENTS🚨
2/3 of the population in one month 🤯
‘Lazy, laggards, stuck in the 20th century’ Wes
GPs & their teams are not getting thanks but worse they are not getting the resources & criticised for asking for help
🚨FORTY MILLION APPOINTMENTS🚨
digital.nhs.uk/data-and-inf...
2/3 of the population in one month 🤯
‘Lazy, laggards, stuck in the 20th century’ Wes
GPs & their teams are not getting thanks but worse they are not getting the resources & criticised for asking for help
🚨FORTY MILLION APPOINTMENTS🚨
digital.nhs.uk/data-and-inf...
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We have been so impressed with medical student, Alejandra Bonwick, who has thrown herself into her 2nd year student choice project & delivered a wonderful blog & podcast series on her interviews with @gppact.bsky.social academic GPs! 👏
🔗Blog: tinyurl.com/3w334uhm
🎙️Podcast: gppact.org/pact-podcasts
🔗Blog: tinyurl.com/3w334uhm
🎙️Podcast: gppact.org/pact-podcasts
November 20, 2025 at 1:38 PM
We have been so impressed with medical student, Alejandra Bonwick, who has thrown herself into her 2nd year student choice project & delivered a wonderful blog & podcast series on her interviews with @gppact.bsky.social academic GPs! 👏
🔗Blog: tinyurl.com/3w334uhm
🎙️Podcast: gppact.org/pact-podcasts
🔗Blog: tinyurl.com/3w334uhm
🎙️Podcast: gppact.org/pact-podcasts
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Building #Leadership Skills Early in your Medical career: an #IMG perspective.
medium.com/@uwakreation...
medium.com/@uwakreation...
Building Leadership Skills Early in your Medical career: an IMG perspective.
Starting your medical career in a new healthcare system like the NHS is no small feat, especially as an International Medical Graduate (IMG). You’re learning new protocols, adapting to different…
medium.com
July 19, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Building #Leadership Skills Early in your Medical career: an #IMG perspective.
medium.com/@uwakreation...
medium.com/@uwakreation...
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Resident doctors in England go on strike over pay restoration
Resident doctors in England go on strike over pay restoration
Up to 50,000 doctors stage five-day walkout from 7am on 25 July to 7am on 30 July after pay talks break down
Resident doctors in England have begun strike action after the British Medical Association and government failed to reach an agreement over pay restoration.
Up to 50,000 people went on strike at 7am, with the action intended to last for five days until 7am on Wednesday 30 July. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
July 25, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Resident doctors in England go on strike over pay restoration
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Just like today's date, @samaritans.bsky.social are 24/7 - you can call them any time you need someone to talk to.
Phone 116 123
#SamaritansAwarenessDay
Phone 116 123
#SamaritansAwarenessDay
July 24, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Just like today's date, @samaritans.bsky.social are 24/7 - you can call them any time you need someone to talk to.
Phone 116 123
#SamaritansAwarenessDay
Phone 116 123
#SamaritansAwarenessDay
Building #Leadership Skills Early in your Medical career: an #IMG perspective.
medium.com/@uwakreation...
medium.com/@uwakreation...
Building Leadership Skills Early in your Medical career: an IMG perspective.
Starting your medical career in a new healthcare system like the NHS is no small feat, especially as an International Medical Graduate (IMG). You’re learning new protocols, adapting to different…
medium.com
July 19, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Building #Leadership Skills Early in your Medical career: an #IMG perspective.
medium.com/@uwakreation...
medium.com/@uwakreation...
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If you are an #NHS #GeneralPractitioner, how equipped do you feel to manage the death of a child and support the bereaved parents? We have produced a Framework to help.
Please read and share!
👉 www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk//latest/publ...
#childdeath #bereavement #childloss
Please read and share!
👉 www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk//latest/publ...
#childdeath #bereavement #childloss
Child Death Framework
Guidance for general practice teams to support bereaved families following the death of a child
www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
July 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
If you are an #NHS #GeneralPractitioner, how equipped do you feel to manage the death of a child and support the bereaved parents? We have produced a Framework to help.
Please read and share!
👉 www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk//latest/publ...
#childdeath #bereavement #childloss
Please read and share!
👉 www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk//latest/publ...
#childdeath #bereavement #childloss
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PROTOCOL | Women make up half the GP workforce yet are disproportionately affected by burnout, stress, lower rates of career progression and higher rates of intention to leave. This realist review will identify and investigate the conditions in which women GPs can thrive
➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...
➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...
July 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
PROTOCOL | Women make up half the GP workforce yet are disproportionately affected by burnout, stress, lower rates of career progression and higher rates of intention to leave. This realist review will identify and investigate the conditions in which women GPs can thrive
➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...
➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...
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We have published our report, ‘Empowering communities to engage in research across Greater Manchester,’ which provides a snapshot of the impactful work delivered by the Greater Manchester Research Engagement Network.
Find out more 👇🏼
bit.ly/4m5SWzw
Find out more 👇🏼
bit.ly/4m5SWzw
July 18, 2025 at 11:43 AM
We have published our report, ‘Empowering communities to engage in research across Greater Manchester,’ which provides a snapshot of the impactful work delivered by the Greater Manchester Research Engagement Network.
Find out more 👇🏼
bit.ly/4m5SWzw
Find out more 👇🏼
bit.ly/4m5SWzw
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Dr Tzortziou Brown said: 'I am honoured to have been elected chair of the RCGP. At a time of extraordinary pressure, I will be a determined and principled voice for our profession.
RCGP announces next chair
London GP Dr Victoria Tzortiou Brown has been elected as the next chair of the RCGP and will become the first international medical graduate (IMG) in the role, the college has announced.
www.gponline.com
July 16, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Dr Tzortziou Brown said: 'I am honoured to have been elected chair of the RCGP. At a time of extraordinary pressure, I will be a determined and principled voice for our profession.
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A new SPCR study has unveiled a more accurate way to measure blood pressure at the ankle, offering a vital breakthrough for people unable to have readings taken from their arms: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-ank...
#PrimaryCare #Research #Impact #SPCR
#PrimaryCare #Research #Impact #SPCR
July 4, 2025 at 10:53 AM
A new SPCR study has unveiled a more accurate way to measure blood pressure at the ankle, offering a vital breakthrough for people unable to have readings taken from their arms: www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-ank...
#PrimaryCare #Research #Impact #SPCR
#PrimaryCare #Research #Impact #SPCR
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Could you help with an online workshop about primary care for people with dementia?
As well as helping to improve care for people with dementia, you will get a gift voucher for taking part!
READ MORE➡️
www.wisegp.co.uk/primary-care...
As well as helping to improve care for people with dementia, you will get a gift voucher for taking part!
READ MORE➡️
www.wisegp.co.uk/primary-care...
July 3, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Could you help with an online workshop about primary care for people with dementia?
As well as helping to improve care for people with dementia, you will get a gift voucher for taking part!
READ MORE➡️
www.wisegp.co.uk/primary-care...
As well as helping to improve care for people with dementia, you will get a gift voucher for taking part!
READ MORE➡️
www.wisegp.co.uk/primary-care...
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🕊️ When a child dies, GPs face profound professional & personal challenges. My latest blog promotes framework to help navigate this heartbreaking situation. A must-read for all in primary care.
👉 drjongriffiths.wordpress.com/2025/07/01/w...
#MedTwitter #GP #PrimaryCare #childbereavement
👉 drjongriffiths.wordpress.com/2025/07/01/w...
#MedTwitter #GP #PrimaryCare #childbereavement
When a child dies – a Framework for General Practice
Today, I’m writing to GPs. One of the great privileges and challenges of General Practice is the breadth of what we see. While many presentations are common, every now and then we are confronted wi…
drjongriffiths.wordpress.com
July 2, 2025 at 6:21 AM
🕊️ When a child dies, GPs face profound professional & personal challenges. My latest blog promotes framework to help navigate this heartbreaking situation. A must-read for all in primary care.
👉 drjongriffiths.wordpress.com/2025/07/01/w...
#MedTwitter #GP #PrimaryCare #childbereavement
👉 drjongriffiths.wordpress.com/2025/07/01/w...
#MedTwitter #GP #PrimaryCare #childbereavement
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Are you an SAS doctor ready to lead? Our SAS Leadership Programme is here to help you grow, lead and thrive.
With expert-led sessions, MBTI insights and networking opportunities.
Applications close on 1 July – apply now: ow.ly/hJpR50WaG6l
With expert-led sessions, MBTI insights and networking opportunities.
Applications close on 1 July – apply now: ow.ly/hJpR50WaG6l
June 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Are you an SAS doctor ready to lead? Our SAS Leadership Programme is here to help you grow, lead and thrive.
With expert-led sessions, MBTI insights and networking opportunities.
Applications close on 1 July – apply now: ow.ly/hJpR50WaG6l
With expert-led sessions, MBTI insights and networking opportunities.
Applications close on 1 July – apply now: ow.ly/hJpR50WaG6l
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Applications for the Emerging Women Leaders Programme close on Tuesday 1 July.
Don’t miss this chance to enhance your leadership skills. Apply today: ow.ly/mp9K50WaFjz
Don’t miss this chance to enhance your leadership skills. Apply today: ow.ly/mp9K50WaFjz
June 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Applications for the Emerging Women Leaders Programme close on Tuesday 1 July.
Don’t miss this chance to enhance your leadership skills. Apply today: ow.ly/mp9K50WaFjz
Don’t miss this chance to enhance your leadership skills. Apply today: ow.ly/mp9K50WaFjz
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“We cannot afford to waste the time, talent and dedication of our future GPs”
GP across the country are facing unemployment.
Yet, patients are struggling to access the care they need.
That’s why we’re calling on the Government to #endGPunemployment
www.bma.org.uk/our-campaign...
GP across the country are facing unemployment.
Yet, patients are struggling to access the care they need.
That’s why we’re calling on the Government to #endGPunemployment
www.bma.org.uk/our-campaign...
June 10, 2025 at 11:14 AM
“We cannot afford to waste the time, talent and dedication of our future GPs”
GP across the country are facing unemployment.
Yet, patients are struggling to access the care they need.
That’s why we’re calling on the Government to #endGPunemployment
www.bma.org.uk/our-campaign...
GP across the country are facing unemployment.
Yet, patients are struggling to access the care they need.
That’s why we’re calling on the Government to #endGPunemployment
www.bma.org.uk/our-campaign...