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Dr Ellen Welch, DAUK co-chair

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August 7, 2025

GP crisis: DAUK GP committee in the media
Dr Shonnelly Novintan spoke on LBC about the lack of NHS specialty training posts.
Doctors left in limbo by lack of training posts

August 6, 2025
Dr Steve Taylor has highlighted funding issues facing GPs on national radio
Funding issues facing GPs highlighted on national radio

August 5, 2025
Response to derogatory comments about women doctors from DAUK and MWF

July 28, 2025

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DAUK's sustainability team have contributed to the Welsh Government's consultation to shape the future of school meals in Wales. The Healthy Eating in Schools consultation seeks views on proposed changes to the food and drink served in primary schools. These changes aim to ensure that every child in Wales has…

July 28, 2025
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DAUK voices major safety concerns over Leng review recommendations

The Doctors’ Association UK (DAUK) has today criticised the final recommendations of the Leng Review, warning that they would allow a significant expansion of physician and anaesthesia associate roles without sufficient safety safeguards. “While Professor Leng’s report contains some welcome proposals, we are alarmed by its endorsement of role extensions…

July 16, 2025
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DAUK referenced ahead of resident doctor training debate

DAUK has contributed to a House of Lords briefing ahead of a debate on the Government’s plans for resident doctor training posts. Blogs written by members of the Doctors’ Association UK (DAUK) student committee have been referenced in the document. The blogs explore the issue of bottlenecks in speciality training…

July 14, 2025
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Waiting times a barrier to returning to work

Long waiting times and access to interventions can be a barrier to returning to work, says DAUK’s GP committee. Dr Rosie Shire, DAUK GP committee member, challenged assertions GPs ‘immediately write people off with a fit note’. She was speaking on national radio about a pilot scheme the Government says…

July 14, 2025
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