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The Young Doctors Forum 31st October 2018 PAGE
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Upcoming GAPIO Conference 28-30 December 2018, Nariman Point, Mumbai
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BAPIO SIGNS MOU WITH RCPE TO COLLABORATE ON THE INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP SCHEME BAPIO President Dr Ramesh Mehta and Royal College of Physicians President Derek Bell signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 6th November to collaborate on BAPIO’s International Fellowship Scheme. Also present at the signing ceremony were Professor Parag Singhai, Honorable Secretary of BAPIO Mr Ashok Khandelwal, BAPIO Director. This is a very important collaboration between a prestigious UK Royal College and BAPIO to ensure that Indian doctors coming for training to UK, get first class learning experience. This is part of the ‘Earn, Learn and Return’ project of the National Health Service. BAPIO is committed to supporting healthcare both in the UK and India.
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BEDFORD HOSPITAL SIGNS A MOU WITH BAPIO Bedford Hospital have signed an agreement with British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (BAPIO) to assist with Staff Satisfaction, Recruitment and Retention.
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Pictures from the Annual Conference, held in Bristol 12-14 October 2018
Royal College of Physicians President Derek Bell (seated left) with Dr Ramesh Mehta, (seated right)
Dr Ramesh Mehta, (left) with Stephen Conroy
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The agreement was signed by Mr Stephen Conroy, Chief Executive of Bedford Hospital NHS Trust and Dr Ramesh Mehta, President of British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (BAPIO) to establish collaboration which will facilitate equality, diversity and inclusion in the trust. It will support raising the staff moral and assist conflict resolution. It will also assist recruitment and retention of Clinical staff.
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YOUNG DOCTORS FORUM Young Doctors Forum and Medical Students Forum held a joint meeting on 31st October to plan future activities. Main focus of discussions was to capture the ideas and enthusiasm of all those present to ensure we have a vibrant YDF which will achieve: Student representatives present included, Tanisha Sharma: President India society forum St. Georges, Shyam Moudhgalya VP India Society St Georges, Jade Maliyil Mathew 4th Yr. • BAPIO Student forum in each • For YDF members to take a Student from Kings. YDF members included London university significant and active role in the Dev Chauhan, Nikhil Aggarwal, Priyank Patel, • Aim for active propulsion of student organising committee for the next Rajiv Chandegra and the chair Ankur membership for BAPIO annual conference to be held in Khandelwal. Also, present were Abrar • Have YDF conference in March 2019 London in November 2019. Hussain, Satheesh Mathew, Ramesh Mehta in London and Ashok Khandelwal
DOCTORS AND DENTISTS IN ISLE OF WIGHT WELCOME LAUNCH OF A LOCAL BAPIO UNIT BAPIO Isle of Wight (IOW) Unit was launched at Newport on Saturday, 25th August 2018, in presence of National President Dr Ramesh Mehta. In spite of it being Bank Holiday weekend, there were 40 members present including hospital doctors, GPs and dentists. Dr Mehta thanked Dr Arun Baksi, the senior most clinician on the Isles, for his passion and commitment to introduce BAPIO in the Island. He noted that the IOW unit of BAPIO, part of the South West division, was the most diverse group of doctors and dentists. During discussion members expressed happiness that BAPIO is being launched in the Island. There has been need for an organisation like BAPIO to support and represent the healthcare workers. The newly formed committee agreed to have
regular meetings and organise a national conference ion 12-13 April 2019. It was also agreed to raise the concerns with management of the hospital and Primary care. Dr Mehta promised full support from the head office. Local office bearers were elected as follows: Ramesh
Babu – chairman, Christopher Magier – Vice chairman, Arun Baksi – secretary, Members: Oana Gaftianu, Kamila Grzcszczyk, Swati Majumdar, Hitesh Mistry, Tomasz Olegnik, Costas Pannayatidis, Himanka Rana, Andy Crofts and Rajagopal Ambi
Pictured left: Dr Arun Baksi. Above: BAPIO Isle of Wight Unit with Dr Ramesh Mehta
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UPCOMING GAPIO HEALTH CARE SUMMIT 2018 The Annual Conference of the Global Association of Physicians of Indian Origin will be held between 28 and 30 December at Trident Hotel, Nariman Point, Mumbai. Dr Ramesh Mehta who is also GAPIO president said “BAPIO is collaborating with this international conference and I encourage members to join me at this important event to be inaugurated by President of India”. For further details please contact Mr Buddhdev Pandya the CEO of GAPIO Europe at ceogapioeurope@gmail.com
BAPIO PARTICIPATION IN HOUSE OF COMMONS DIWALI CELEBRATIONS
BAPIO SUPPORTS ORGAN DONATION EVENTS AT THE HOUSE OF COMMONS AND HOUSE OF LORDS Lord Gadhia hosted an event at the House of Commons on 12th September 2018 to discuss how Indians can help increase organ donation in the UK, with Jackie DoylePrice MP, health Minister and Lead for NHS Blood and Transplantation. Public opinion on organ donation is reported as 80% willing to consider organ donation, but this is comparatively lower in BAME communities at 69%. This is in keeping with the overall ‘consent rate’ of organ donation of a loved one after death with it being 66% nationally and 42% in BAME communities.
Left to right: Dr Dev Chauhan, Angela Rippon and Mr Ashok Khandelwal
BAPIO also joined a workshop organised by The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) and Lord Gadhia on 2nd November at House of Lords; to update Hindu and Jain organisations about the anticipated move to an ‘opt out’ system for organ donation in England and to develop a Hindu and Jain strategic plan to communicate these changes before the new system is introduced. It is anticipated that the new law will be in place for England by spring 2019 and it will be implemented from April 2020.
The workshop was aimed at engaging community leaders to break down the perceived cultural barriers to address this disparity.
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Dates for Diaries: Regional Events Calendar 2019 February • West Midland, Sajay Valentines Dinner - 2nd February, Birmingham • Launch, South East Division (KSS), Kali - 22 February, Brighton
March • North East Division, Ashwin/Nadu/Kamal - 2nd March, Newcastle • YDF & Med St. Ankur - 6th March, London • Welsh, Keshav, Hasmukh 23 March, Cardiff
April • Isle of Wight, Arun Bakshi 12-13 April, Newport, IOW
May • North West Division, Parveen, Sekar, JS - 11 May, Manchester • BAPIO Paediatric Forum, ‘Hot Topics’ and Dinner during RCPC Conference 13 May, Birmingham • Scotland, Vipin, Meena 18 May, Edinburgh
June • North West, Hari Muppala 15 June, Bangor
July • Women’s Forum, Uma 13 July, London
TBC • Yorkshire Division, Rajeev, Sunil, Ezhil, date TBC
BAPIO LAUNCHES KERALA RECONSTRUCTION FUND Kerala has witnessed its worst floods in over a century. Twelve out of 14 districts have suffered severe damage to houses, roads and agricultural lands. Overflowing rivers and water released from dams resulted in the loss of over 400 lives and, according to one estimate, losses of almost Rs 35,000 crore. After completion of relief work, there is a daunting task of rebuilding damaged houses, social infrastructures and livelihood. BAPIO Charity would like to contribute to the massive rehabilitation efforts being undertaken.
To supervise the fund collection BAPIO Charity has formed a committee as follows, Chair: Molly Satheesh Mathew (top), Vice Chair: Anitha Sethu Wariyar (Lower picture), Members: Atheesh Mathew, Sethu Sajayan, Philip Abraham and Shyam Kumar. To Start the BAPIO Fund is a contribution of £1000. Further contributions to the fund can be made via bank transfer to: BAPIO Charity; A/C 00067914, Sort code: 30-90-66
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE SAJID JAVID MP WAS HONOURED ON THE 13TH OF SEPTEMBER 2018 AS THE FIRST EVER ASIAN HOME SECRETARY, IN HER MAJESTY’S GOVERNMENT
November • BAPIO Annual Conference 22 - 24 November, London
Dr Ramesh Mehta, President of BAPIO congratulated the Home Secretary on his appointment and thanked him for exempting doctors from the cap of Tier 2 Visas.
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PICTURES FROM THE BAPIO ANNUAL CONFERENCE, HELD IN BRISTOL 12-14 OCTOBER 2018
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TO BE PAID OR NOT TO BE PAID, THAT IS THE QUESTION? Case Study: MDS Member Dr X, was working at the same Trust as a Speciality Doctor for 8 years and approached MDS for advice after realising that his basic pay had remained the same since 2010. MDS reviewed Dr X’s payslips, initial contract and correspondence between the Dr and the Trust. It was evident that the Dr was later offered a substantive post but remained on the same pay throughout the duration of his employment with the Trust. MDS Advice: MDS calculated the correct pay scale Dr X should have been on since the commencement of his employment along with any incremental credit owed and it was evident that the Dr had been significantly underpaid. MDS wrote to the Trust highlighting the amount owed. The Trust initially failed to provide an adequate response so MDS consulted ACAS Early Conciliation within the relevant limitation period. MDS drafted a letter before claim and within a couple of weeks, the Trust responded and made Dr X an offer to settle the matter for an amount exceeding £90,000 plus an agreement to cover any pension loss which Dr X happily accepted. Dr X was also put on the correct pay scale to ensure that this did not affect him moving forwards.
BAPIO SIGNS MOU WITH CAMDOCUK MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING signed Between British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (BAPIO) And The Association of Cameroonian Doctors and Dentists (CamDocUK). MOU Objective • To promote individual leadership and professional excellence in patient care by promoting practical leadership skills & capabilities. • To undertake joint initiatives in areas of Education, Social welfare and improving access to better healthcare for all. • To promote fairness and equality
MR ALOK SHARMA PRAISES DOCTORS OF INDIAN ORIGIN Mr Alok Sharma, Minister of State for Employment appreciates contribution of Doctors of Indian Origin to the NHS BAPIO President Dr Ramesh mehta caught up with Mr Shama (pictured left) at Celebrating the Contributions of BME Staff event at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Learning Points: • It is important to ensure that you are being paid correctly and that any issues related to your pay are challenged at the earliest opportunity. •
Mr Sharma was highly complimentary of the work done by doctors of Indian Origin at the NHS.
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LETTER FROM
AKSHAYA PATRA
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BAPIO PRESIDENT WELCOMES THE NEW PRESIDENT OF MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIANS ACROSS GREAT BRITAIN (MANSAG)
I hope you had a wonderful time immersing yourself in the practices of Health-Care and Medicine at the Annual Conference 2018. Following on, I am proud to announce that BAPIO has chosen to partner with the outstanding Akshaya Patra Foundation; the world’s largest non-profit free school meal provider, feeding over 1.7 million children fresh and nutritious food daily in India. So far, members of the BAPIO Community have managed to raise £568 for Akshaya Patra - enough to provide 11,360 meals to school children across India. Help us to reach our target of £3,000 so that together we can proudly sponsor the meals and well-being of an entire school for a year, enabling these children to pursue their dreams and forge their own paths in life.
From left outgoing President, DR Babatunde A Gbolande; Incoming President Mr Ibrahim Ismail Bolaji and Dr Ramesh Mehta
Just £12 can feed 12 children a fresh and healthy meal every day for a month.
You can make a difference.
BAPIO BIDS FAREWELL TO RETIRING OFFICIALS OF THE INDIAN HIGH COMMISSION IN LONDON L to R: Dr Ramesh Mehta, HE High Commissioner Mr Sinha & Dr Parag Singhal
L to R: Dr Ramesh Mehta, Minister Mr Ramesh & Mrs Mehta
L to R: Dr Ramesh Mehta, Deputy High Commissioner Mr Patnaik & Guest, Mrs Mehta
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