Marcus Baw
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NHS General Hacktitioner GP, NHS IT, Software Dev
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Reposted by Marcus Baw
We do our rotas 3 months in advance because that's the most responsible we can be with our human staff members.
Even with that, we're pretty clear that we know when winter will be coming and that, yes, it will be busier. Hasn't steered us wrong on pressures so far.
Even with that, we're pretty clear that we know when winter will be coming and that, yes, it will be busier. Hasn't steered us wrong on pressures so far.
January 8, 2026 at 1:07 PM
We do our rotas 3 months in advance because that's the most responsible we can be with our human staff members.
Even with that, we're pretty clear that we know when winter will be coming and that, yes, it will be busier. Hasn't steered us wrong on pressures so far.
Even with that, we're pretty clear that we know when winter will be coming and that, yes, it will be busier. Hasn't steered us wrong on pressures so far.
Reposted by Marcus Baw
i think the biggest push back is that the demand prediction tool on the FDP offers forecasts 1-2 week ahead, while rotas are usually prepared 6+ weeks in advance.
January 8, 2026 at 12:41 PM
i think the biggest push back is that the demand prediction tool on the FDP offers forecasts 1-2 week ahead, while rotas are usually prepared 6+ weeks in advance.
"AI boosts A&E EFFICIENCY", apparently - is this verifiable with any measure of efficiency that would be meaningful to affected patients, or any quality measure?
Or is it AI fluff being pumped out by a government that has nothing to offer the NHS apart from chaotic ICBs and a "10 Year Not A Plan"
Or is it AI fluff being pumped out by a government that has nothing to offer the NHS apart from chaotic ICBs and a "10 Year Not A Plan"
January 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM
"AI boosts A&E EFFICIENCY", apparently - is this verifiable with any measure of efficiency that would be meaningful to affected patients, or any quality measure?
Or is it AI fluff being pumped out by a government that has nothing to offer the NHS apart from chaotic ICBs and a "10 Year Not A Plan"
Or is it AI fluff being pumped out by a government that has nothing to offer the NHS apart from chaotic ICBs and a "10 Year Not A Plan"