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Tanaya Sarkhel @tanayas.bsky.social · 22d

Sharing @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social stats on female representation

Is it odd I let out a little squeak of joy to see % T&O consultants ⬆️ one point? #MinisculeWins #Progress?

#Medsky #Orthosky
@collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social

Infographic showing %women in senior roles: women make up 50% of all doctors, 41% of consultant physicians, 17% of consultant surgeons, 8% of orthopaedic consultants, 40% of clinical academics, 26% of clinical professors. 91% female doctors experience sexism at work and the Medical Women’s Federation support all female doctors

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Medical Protection @medicalprotection.bsky.social · 25d

Over 30 other organisations have co-signed our letter calling on the government to retain the GMC’s ability to investigate #doctors with health concerns, under a distinct 'health' route. We are proud to stand together on this important issue

www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...

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Surviving In Scrubs @survivinginscrubs.bsky.social · 25d

Today is #NSMD, a day organised by @doctorsindistress.bsky.social and NHS Practitioner Health to honour the health and care professionals we’ve tragically lost. Together, we can help to make sure that no more lives are lost to suicide. #HopeThroughAction

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MWF @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social · Aug 26

The title of this years Resident Doctor prize is “How can the NHS 10-year plan support women in medicine?”. This is a creative competition and we encourage both artistic and prose submissions.
Prize: £100
Deadline: 30th Sept 25
medicalwomensfederation.org.uk/news/residen...

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Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) @cpoc.bsky.social · Aug 21

The BSLM are hosting a free webinar on all things @cpoc.bsky.social and Prehabilitation.

Join @docsunil.bsky.social and CPOC Deputy Director @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social on how lifestyle changes can transform surgical recovery.

📅03 September 2025 19:00-20:00

More info: shorturl.at/DchNq

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MWF @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social · Aug 21

Are you a GP who wants to shape the future for women in general practice?
The Medical Women’s Federation is looking for a new representative to join the British Medical Association GP Committee.

To apply, click here: forms.gle/rRxh4kJntsW9...

Deadline: Midnight on 30th September 2025

MWF @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social · Aug 14

MWF have five charity place available for the London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday 12th April 2026. If you’d like to represent the MWF, please complete the form here: medicalwomensfederation.org.uk/news/london-...

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Medical Journalists' Association @mja-uk.bsky.social · Aug 4

Campaign to raise awareness of domestic violence involving women doctors between @thedauk.bsky.social and @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social
mjauk.org/2025/08/01/c...

Campaign to raise awareness of domestic violence involving women doctors

Medical Women's Foundation and Doctors' Association UK to highlight domestic violence against female doctors

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MWF @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social · Jul 3

MWF recently launched our new Manifesto for Women Doctors. Read this opinion piece in the BJGP Life titled: 'GPs and the NHS Ten-Year Plan: Is now the time to thrive?' by Ruth Abrams and Victoria Williams who mention our manifesto. @bjgp.bsky.social
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Women GPs and the NHS Ten-Year Plan: Is now the time to thrive?

The manifesto details concrete actions for individuals, organisations and the government to help retain women doctors. This manifesto comes at an important time, as we await the NHS Ten Year Plan.

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MWF @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social · Jul 3

MWF welcomes the publication of the NHS 10 Year Plan. To read our full statement, click here: medicalwomensfederation.org.uk/news/mwf-res...

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Independent Doctors Federation @idrf.bsky.social · Jul 1

What an incredibly insightful evening yesterday with
@liangrhea.bsky.social @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social

We explored how systemic #genderbiases continue to shape clinical practice, workplace culture & health outcomes in medicine

@medicalwomenuk.bsky.social @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social

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MWF @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social · Jul 1

MWF Quote of the Month - July 2025

This months quote is a powerful reminder of the importance of supporting other women. True progress is built when women stand together and lift each other up.

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Anna Baverstock @annabav.bsky.social · Jun 30

When we start with inclusion we design a system that meets our goals. So often we ‘retrofit’ onto a system that ends up one size fits no one. also liked the clarification around patriarchy as system not gender stereotype.
Thank you @liangrhea.bsky.social @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social @idrf.bsky.social

Principles of change
Shared values
Be alert to occult patriarchy
Start with inclusion

Focus on shared values slide
The rising tide lifts all boats - John F Kennedy

Patriarchy/ characteristics of system not as gender stereotype.

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Anna Baverstock @annabav.bsky.social · Jun 30

Delighted to meet not one but two of my heroes @liangrhea.bsky.social and @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social for tonight’s lecture @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social at the Medical Society of London

Photo of me with Rhea and Scarlett in the powder room

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MWF @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social · Jun 25

With thanks to multiple organisations/individuals who contributed quotes/facts/concepts: @britishima.bsky.social @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social @ficm.bsky.social @womenmedireland.bsky.social @britorthopaedic.bsky.social @latifapatel.bsky.social‬ + more... @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social Action needed

Front page of: A Manifesto for Women Doctors
from the Medical Women’s Federation
Professor Scarlett McNally
past-President, MWF
June 2025
The Medical Women’s Federation is the largest membership organisation of women doctors and medical students in the UK. This new manifesto was informed by discussions before, during and after a panel with invited representatives of women doctors in 20 different specialty areas during the Spring 2025 conference. Several themes and areas for action are highlighted.
Summary: Retaining women doctors and maximising their potential would improve UK population health. There are actions for individuals, organisations and government

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MWF @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social · Jun 25

We are delighted to launch our MWF “Manifesto for Women Doctors”. Valuing women doctors would improve UK health. Needs individual and system actions. www.medicalwomensfederation.org.uk/our-work/mwf... @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social Thanks for contributions: ‪@womenmedireland.bsky.social + 18 others

MWF Manifesto - Medical Womens Federation

www.medicalwomensfederation.org.uk

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MWF @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social · Jun 18

The Medical Women's Federation supports the decriminalisation of abortion in England and Wales. The law is currently out of date, written when women did not have the rights they do today. We welcome this decision.
If you care about women's health, join medicalwomensfederation.org.uk/members/join...

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MWF @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social · Jun 6

MWF is extremely concerned that the cuts in USAID and in UK development funds will have disproportionately negative impact on women’s health. Read our statement below and on our website: medicalwomensfederation.org.uk/news/womens-...

MWF @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social · Jun 4

Join us on Tuesday 10th June for our next webinar ‘In Conversation with Prof Scarlett McNally’, 6.30pm - 8pm. Sign up here: medicalwomensfederation.org.uk/news-events/...

@scarlettmcnally.bsky.social

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Prof Scarlett McNally @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social · May 31

This will sell out and is FREE for us @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social members. Please book now and more info at:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening... (I'll be introducing @liangrhea.bsky.social !)

Dr Kate Womersley @katewomersley.com · May 30

This looks so great: an evening with @liangrhea.bsky.social (social media medical royalty) hosted by @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...

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Dr Kate Womersley @katewomersley.com · May 30

This looks so great: an evening with @liangrhea.bsky.social (social media medical royalty) hosted by @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...

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The SAS Collective @sascollective.com · May 28

Alongside these three Royal Colleges, we are also hugely grateful for the ongoing support of the HCSA, Medical Protection, @gmcuk.bsky.social, @assocanaes.bsky.social, @ics-updates.bsky.social, @mededleaders.bsky.social and @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social.

If you want to join these names, get in touch.

SAS six - national support

HCSA, Medical Protection, RCP, Association of Anaesthetists, MWF, RCOA, Med Ed Leaders UK, GMC, ICS and RCPCH.

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Dr Kate Womersley @katewomersley.com · May 16

No more “episodes of care”. 6.3 million people with lives, families, jobs and responsibilities waiting for gynaecology services in the UK. Prof Stella Vig @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social

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Dr Kate Womersley @katewomersley.com · May 16

To a room full of women doctors @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social conference, what better message than to be wary of those who insist we always #bekind. Kindness is precious; so is truth and timely dissent to benefit our patients. Beware ‘kindwashing’ in medicine. From the inimitable @doctoroxford.com

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Dr Chrissy Jay @dr-chrissy-jay.bsky.social · May 16

Fascinating discussion of gender differences in operation autonomy - nice slide depicting the vicious cycle of gender bias #MWFconf25 @medicalwomenuk.bsky.social

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