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Rob Fleming @robjimfleming.bsky.social · 1h

Still life. Trying to ease my anxious mind. Moderate success at best.

Chai hot chocolate, praline penguin and a lens cap.

7D, 24mm lens

#photography

Hot chocolate balanced on my lap, chocolate penguin balanced on my leg, lens cap balanced on the arm of the armchair.

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Rob Fleming @robjimfleming.bsky.social · 2h

Managed to capture the afterglow of the sunset by balancing my camera on a fence post. Anything is a tripod if you apply yourself to the task.

7D, cheap 24mm lens.
F4, 2 second exposure, ISO400 #photography

Silhouetted tree line in the distance, and foliage nearer by. Amber, pink and blue sky above, with pink clouds.

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Rob Fleming @robjimfleming.bsky.social · 4h

I've just heard someone use the phrase "intrusive thoughts" to describe the impulse to buy mints, because they quite like mints.

Bruh, that's just an "idea". Ideas and imagination are what is supposed to happen. Your head is not supposed to be empty all the time.

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Rob Fleming @robjimfleming.bsky.social · 10h

I love the Southwell Old Theatre Deli.

To be clear, this counter contains the gluten-free, vegan, and other such homemade delights, ofwhich there are many.

Sign that reads "THIS COUNTER CONTAIN ALL ALLERGY".

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Rob Fleming @robjimfleming.bsky.social · 1d

Rough day, but my teenage daughter baked a cake, and my wife bought me some little alcohol free stouts. My family are very awesome.

7D, 24mm lens.

Coffee cake, fork, little glass of dark stout.

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Konstanze @konstanzem.bsky.social · 1d

The path through the trees

#ForestFriday #EastCoastKin #photography #landscapephotography #naturephotography #forest #trees #plantphotography #Galicia #Spain

A path leading through a forest. Far away in the middle of the forest the trunk of a tree in the middle of the path can be seen.

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zoerob.bsky.social @zoerob.bsky.social · 2d

Day 4 #SASWeek25 www.northumbria.nhs.uk/media-centre...

www.northumbria.nhs.uk

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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 2d

Thursday’s #SASWeek25 spotlight: Dr Louise Simpson, breast surgery specialist at ARI since 2009, helping highlight the vital role of speciality doctors.

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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 2d

Did we mention it’s #SASWeek25, celebrating speciality, associate specialist and specialist doctors? Here’s Dr Rebecca Clarke to explain a bit about what her associate specialist role in acute stroke care in hospital is like.

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bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 2d

🩺Equality in the Medical Workforce.

👋Today we focus on fairness and inclusion. SAS doctors deserve equal recognition and opportunity.

🔗 bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...

#EqualityInMedicine #SASWeek25 #InclusionMatters

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Nick Child TU @nickchildtu.bsky.social · 2d

Day 4 #SASWeek25 & the EDI challenges are clear.
Your #HospitalDoctorsUnion are ready to respond! @hcsa-com.bsky.social

@nhsemployers.bsky.social figures note 70% of the #SAS workforce is from overseas. There is lots more #WRES work to do around supporting black & minority ethnic #doctors #SASsix

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The Association of Anaesthetists @assocanaes.bsky.social · 2d

Day four of #SASWeek25 🥳

"I think it's really important that people recognise that SAS careers are a viable alternative to the standard training pathway"

📽️ Hear why Mark chose the SAS path below

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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 2d

Today’s #SASWeek25 theme is Equalities & the Medical Workforce Race Equality Standard.

In this article, Sophie Jackman & Dr Sarah Thornton discuss the stats from the General Medical Council survey of anaesthetists in training, recruitment data & progression data 📉

🧾https://ow.ly/tnvU50X8lYL

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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · 2d

We are committed to addressing the inequities faced by SAS doctors, through our SAS Strategy which supports our SAS members to fulfil their potential and have a rewarding career.

That's why we fully support the "SAS Six statements" from the SAS Collective, and the principles that underpin them.

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Dr Anushka Aubeelack @bumblebeenush.bsky.social · 2d

#SASsix #SASweek25 #NHS

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Dr Anushka Aubeelack @bumblebeenush.bsky.social · 2d

Equity of opportunity, parity of esteem

#SASsix #SASweek25 #NHS

bmacymru.bsky.social @bmacymru.bsky.social · 2d

🩺Equality in the Medical Workforce.

👋Today we focus on fairness and inclusion. SAS doctors deserve equal recognition and opportunity.

🔗 bma.org.uk/news-and-opi...

#EqualityInMedicine #SASWeek25 #InclusionMatters

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Royal College of Physicians @rcphysicians.bsky.social · 2d

As part of #SASWeek25, non-members can access RCP Launchpad!

Hear from Dr Jaideep Kitson on progressing the portfolio pathway and 5 top tips from portfolio pathway evaluator Dr Ryan Hobbs.

Find out more: ow.ly/uRb950X90pr

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The Royal College of Surgeons of England @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social · 2d

Are you ready to play a vital role in representing SAS and LE surgeons at a national level?

Join our SAS Forum and share your expertise, grow your network and make an impact. Apply by 31 October 2025. For eligibility: https://ow.ly/UW8850X6XGR

#SASWeek25

Our SAS Forum meeting in Northern Ireland

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Royal College of Physicians @rcphysicians.bsky.social · 2d

SAS doctors – make your voice heard!

Join the SAS regional representative network and help shape local and national RCP initiatives.

🔗Find out more and apply: ow.ly/kUMZ50X94hS

#SASWeek25

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Nick Child TU @nickchildtu.bsky.social · 2d

Celebratory #SASWeek25 lunch with #SAS #doctors & #consultants at Royal Surrey ED team today.

Discussing #SASsix, contracts & our members views on why they joined & how your #HospitalDoctorsUnion really has your back! @hcsa-com.bsky.social

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Ellie Pattinson @elliepattinsonnhs.bsky.social · 2d

Day 4 of #SASWeek25 has been full of activity and discussion about equalities and the Medical Workforce Race Equality Standard - we all need to challenge ourselves on this.
Have you read the latest Five Years on report? Here’s our summary and links

Medical Workforce Race Equalities Standards - five years on

The report offers a sobering yet essential update on racial and ethnic disparities within the NHS medical workforce.

www.nhsemployers.org

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The SAS Collective @sascollective.com · 2d

Today is day 4 of #SASweek25, focused around equity, diversity and inclusion.

We believe SAS issues are undeniably EDI issues, based on both the demographics of our professional group, and how grade itself can introduce prejudices.

youtu.be/IN4J9_b47Aw?...

The relevance of EDI issues to SAS doctors by the SAS collective.

YouTube video by Dr Imran Sharieff

youtu.be

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Royal College of Physicians @rcphysicians.bsky.social · 4d

As part of #SASWeek25, RCP president Professor Mumtaz Patel hosted an open forum with #SASdoctors from across the UK – an honest, energising conversation about recognition, equity and leadership.

Read more about this important discussion: ow.ly/8avb50X7P8H

RCP president hosts open forum for SAS doctors to celebrate SAS Week 2025

ow.ly

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zoerob.bsky.social @zoerob.bsky.social · 3d

Day 3 #SASWeek25 extended roles www.northumbria.nhs.uk/media-centre...

SAS Week 2025 - Dr Gemma Horn (specialty doctor in urgent treatment centre) :: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

From 6 to 10 October, we are marking SAS Week 2025 to recognise the contribution of this part of our workforce.

www.northumbria.nhs.uk

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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 3d

Here's our President, Dr Ian Higginson @RCEMpresident, with a message to our incredible SAS doctors @EMSAS_RCEM this #SASWeek25

Thank you for your continuous hard work, commitment and dedication to the specialty.

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