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Leadership springs from adversity

Staff and associate specialist doctors rarely find themselves in NHS leadership positions, but one doctor got into such a role through hard work and determination
Supporting vulnerable doctors

The NHS should have been at the forefront of supporting its staff during the pandemic
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Public health must have independence to advocate for the public’s health

The abolition of Public Health England is a threat to impartial medical advice.
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