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Addressing gradism: a call for change SAS doctors committee member Amit Kochhar outlines five steps to stamp out bias based on grade, and give the NHS the full potential of its SAS workforce
My journey as an SAS doctor in breast surgery There is an abundance of resources available to anyone wishing to take this route
SAS doctors occupy a valuable place at the heart of health services The third annual SAS week focuses on recognition and celebrating a group of doctors that – all too often – goes unsung, write consultants committee co-chairs Shanu Datta and Helen Neary
Gradism in medicine is a growing concern for SAS doctors When doctors face discrimination because of their grade or rank, the whole system suffers, writes SAS committee member Amit Kochhar
The growing crisis in general practice: a call to save our surgeries As a GP partner at Newtown Medical Practice for the past 15 years, I’ve seen significant changes in our workload and the challenges we face. The increasing demands on our time and resources are pushing us to our limits, and the impact on patient care and staff morale is profound
Celebrating SAS Week: improving the landscape for SAS doctors Welsh SAS committee deputy chair Hisham Bakr shares insights about his journey as a specialty doctor, the importance of the SAS role, and the committee’s efforts to improve pay and conditions