December 2015
PROMOTING PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AND LEADERSHIP
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In a ground breaking initiative, on the 27th November the President of BAPIO, Dr Ramesh Mehta and the CEO of UHMB Ms Jackie Daniel signed a partnership agreement during a conference titled, ‘Towards Inclusion’, jointly hosted with BAPIO. The first of its kind in the UK, the partnership will help the Trust realise its ambition of becoming truly inclusive by creating a culture in its hospitals that recognises, respects, and values diversity for the benefits of staff, patients, and local communities. BAPIO has joined hands with Leicester University and NHS BME Network to provide this support. Jackie Daniel, Chief Executive, said: “The first principle of the NHS Constitution is to be truly inclusive in service provision, so I am really proud that we have been able to sign a formal agreement with BAPIO. This partnership will help us to further change our culture to one that truly recognises the importance of a diverse workforce and the benefits having one brings to us as a Trust, but also, the wider communities. Dr Mehta said: “I am delighted that UHMBT is taking commendable steps to support the equality and diversity agenda. This partnership with BAPIO will assist in the development of cultural sensitivity amongst staff, and in turn improve staff morale and ultimately patient care.” The agreement will see the Trust and BAPIO work together to develop internal staff networks for protected characteristic groups, including a Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) network, open to all BME staff from all occupational groups and disciplines. Mr Shyam Kumar, Chair of the BAPIO UHMB Unit said "I am proud that we are part of this exceptional work. We have an excellent team in the trust and we are committed to work with the trust to create an environment to provide best patient care”.
President of BAPIO, Dr Ramesh Mehta and the CEO of UHMB Ms Jackie Daniel signing the MoU during a conference
The BAPIO Training Academy was launched at the BAPIO Conference by Mr Simon Stevens, CEO of NHS. BTA strategic group met on 10th November to plan activities. www.bapiotrainingacademy.com is now live.
Mr Suresh Rao, Mr Buddhdev Pandya MBE, Director– BAPIO, Dr Ramesh Mehta - President of BAPIO, Ms Jackie Daniel-CEO of the Trust, Mr Krishn Prasad and Mr Shyam Kumar – Chair, BAPIO Lancashire Unit.
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British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (BAPIO) celebrates contribution to the NHS and recognisees professional excellence and leadership qualities with awards.
Mr Andrew Foster Outstanding Professional Leadership in the NHS
Mr Keshav Singhal Professional Excellence
Dr Mehta meeting with Minister for Education, Government of Maharastra Mr Arun Tawde in September 2015
Nicky Jayasinghe Outstanding Contribution to the cause of BME doctors
Professor Raj Murali Asclepius Award for Academic Excellence
Professor Leena Patel
Dr Raj Mattu
Mead Johnson Award for Excellence in Paediatrics
Special Award for dedication to Patient Safety
Professor Allyson Pollock Outstanding Contribution to the NHS
Mr Roger Kline Outstanding Contribution to Equality & Diversity in the NHS
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resident Dr Ramesh Mehta and Director of Policy Mr Buddhdev Pandya received a delegation of concerned doctors working at Brighton Hospital to highlight their plight in employment. BAPIO has been aware of the unfortunate situation at Brighton. BAPIO was unable to comment on the specific circumstances of these doctors but they were referred on to the MDS team for best possible support. BAPIO has written to the trust with concerns about the worried staff and offered assistance in implementation of Workforce Racial Equality Standards. This will help in improving the atmosphere in the trust and raising staff morale. The trust CEO has accepted the offer and BAPIO will be meeting the trust management in New Year. BAPIO is also planning to setup a Unit in the region. Dr Parag Singhal, Hon. Secretary of BAPIO said that it would have been easier for BAPIO to help the doctors in difficulty if they were members. He said, “We like to work with the hospital trust to help redress issues before they escalate into major disputes.” Mr Buddhdev Pandya, BAPIO’s Director of Policy, said, “The time has come to move on beyond the usual tick box exercises regarding equality standards”. He added that the key to happy working environment in the trust is by bringing about the ‘Culture change’.
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Programme contents DAY ONE: Plenary Session 1: Guest Lecture - ‘What motivates NHS staff?’ Plenary Session 2: Innovation in Service delivery Plenary Session 3: Opportunities & Solutions - Sustaining patients' and doctors' confidence in the profession - NHS sustainability-challenges & opportunities
Plenary session 4: Tackling Health Inequalities Plenary Session 5: Academic presentations Plenary Session 6: Interactive Session on Professional Excellence
DAY TWO: Session 1 - ‘Shape of Training’ –Workforce fit for the future Session 2 - ‘Dilemma in Urgent and Emergency Care – Expectations and Realities’ Session 3 - Quality of Service and Training can go hand in hand’ Session 4 – NHS Sustainability: Challenges & Opportunities Session 5 - ‘Happy Workforce—Happy Patients’ Session 6 - ‘Care Closer to Home—Pros and Cons’ Approved 10 CPD by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom
Welcome by: Dr Sajayan and Dr Parag Singhal Speakers and Panel members: Mr Sanjiv Agarwal, Dr Dharam Basude, Dr Maureen Baker Prof Michael Bannon, Dr Dip Chakraborty, Dr Veena Daga Prof Harminder Dua, Mr Andrew Foster, Mr Mike Farrar Dr Pankaj Gupta, Dr Sanjay Gandhi, Dr Joydeep Grover Prof Simon Gregory, Dr Saras Hosdurga,, Professor APS Hungin Mr Arunachalam Iyer, Dr Preeti Jain, Dr Ruchi Joshi Dr Guru Karnati, Mr Shyam Kumar, Dr Partha Kar Dr Krishna Kasaraneni, Mr Roger Kline, Dr Arvind Kumar Dr Aseem Malhotra, Dr Sanchit Mehendale, Dr Chand Nagpaul, His Honour Mr David Pearl, Dr Mark Porter, Dr Siba Paul, Dr Rajeev Raghavan, Dr Jammi Nagraj Rao, Prof Mala Rao Sessions coordinators: Dr Philip Abraham Dr Sunil Daga, Dr Hemadri, Mr Shiv Jain, Mr Akshay Mehra Dr Sajayan, Dr Suresh P.N.,Dr Sanjay Vydianath, Chairs: Dr JS Bamrah, Dr Kailash Chand, Dr Kailash Chand, Dr Jaspal Dua, Dr Anand Deshpande, Dr Amit Gupta, Dr Kishor Gupta, Dr Joydeep Grover, Dr Abrar Hussain, Prof Musheer Husain, Dr Ankur Khandelwal, Dr Shyam Kumar, Prof Rajan Madhok, Dr Satheesh Mathew, Dr Ravi Madhotra, Mr Mohan Mundasad, Dr Ramesh Mehta, Prof. Raj Murali, Dr Parag Singhal, Dr Gyan Sinha, Mr Keshav Singhal, Dr Vijayan Suresh, Mr Selvasekar, Dr Arvind Shah, Dr Hasmukh Shah, Dr Sethu Wariyar Conference Organising Committee Dr Amit Banerjee, Dr Kumar Bose, Dr Vinay Bhole, Dr Sunil Daga Dr Veena Daga, Dr Vivek Eli, Dr Kishor Gupta, Dr Tarun Gupta Dr Yogendra Gupta, Dr Priti Jain, Mr Shiv Jain, Dr Akshay Mehra Dr Suresh Nair, Mr Hemant Ojha, Dr Nagendra Pinnamaneni Dr Sanjiv Petkar, Dr Sathish Rao, Dr Gyan Sinha, Dr Vijay Suresh Dr Kishore Tewary, Dr Sanjay Vydianath Dr Parag Singhal—Conference Chair Executive Team: Dr Ramesh Mehta -President, Dr J.S Bamrah -Chairman Dr Parag Singhal -Hon Secretary, Dr A Sajayan -EC Member Mr Buddhdev Pandya MBE -Director
Dr Ramesh Mehta
Dr Satheesh Mathew
Dr Mark Porter
Dr Mr Andrew Foster
Dr Parag Singhal
Dr JS Bamrah
Dr Arvind Shah, Dr Kailash Chand, Dr Parag Singhal, Dr JS Bamrah, Dr Ramesh Mehta, Mr Andrew Foster, Mr Vipin Zamvar,Prof Rajan Madhok, Dr Satheesh Mathew, Dr Hasmukh Shah
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BAPIO Meets the GMC BAPIO and BIDA had a joint meeting with Prof Terence Stephenson, Chair and Mr Niall Dickson CEO, GMC on the 30th November. BAPIO was represented by President Ramesh Mehta and Vice President Satheesh Mathew and BIDA by Chandra Kanneganti and Umesh Prabhu. Also present was Prof Iqbal Singh representing the BME forum. The issue of differential attainment and unconscious bias was raised and the GMC agreed to write to all Colleges and Faculties, confirming its commitment to fair training pathways for all doctors, and asking them to provide information on the following points: What unconscious bias/ cultural awareness training is provided ? The profile of examiners There were a number of concerns raised about Responsible Officers (ROs) bullying and discriminating against BME doctors and IMGs. GMC do not performance manage them. The organisations asked the GMC to circulate data on ROs and Medical Directors referred to the GMC. They also discussed the huge stress and pressures borne by around 2000 doctors whilst under investigation by the GMC. The GMC confirmed that there had been a substantial reduction in recent times from 245 days to 63 days, but that they were not complacent, and would like to reduce this even further. The issue of the screening process and faults detected therein a few years ago was raised, and the GMC agreed to have a team of observers again as suggested. Indian High Commissioner HE Mr.Ranjan Mathai and the Minister of Co-ordination Mr Sukhdev Sidhu have completed their term in London. BAPIO wishes them well.
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s a major player in the voluntary sector of the medical profession, BAPIO has gained significant support from two private sector partners during this year.
Mead Johnson Nutrition have sponsored an award for excellence in Paediatrics. Fiona Kilsby, National Sales Manager UK & Ireland said” Mead Johnson Nutrition is delighted to support BAPIO for its excellent educational activities” Asclepius, one of the largest service providers in recruitment and training, has become a partner by sponsoring an award for Academic Excellence. Adam Bailey, the Managing Director said “The partnership is aiming to develop more activities to support educational and training needs of doctors at a time when the NHS is facing severe financial constraints. This year for the first time we had partnership with an NHS trust, The Heart of England Foundation Trust to support our Annual Conference. We were delighted to welcome 50 doctors from the trust who actively participated in educational activities and enjoyed excellent networking opportunities. It was a win-win for both the organisations. BAPIO is grateful to GMC, BMA, Oxford Deanery and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health for their ongoing support to our educational. activities.
Prof Leena Patel is receiving the Mead Johnson Award for Excellence and Dedication to Patient Safety in Paediatrics from Fiona Kilsby of Mead Johnson Nutrition at the BAPIO Annual Conference 2015 in Birmingham. (L: Dr Satheesh Mathew-Vice President of BAPIO, Dr Ramesh Mehta– President of BAPIO. R: Dr J S Bamrah - Chairman of BAPIO
Tamil Nadu Flood Disaster Tamil Nadu has been hit with ‘a calamity of severe nature’ with rains breaking a 100 year record. The State saw one days’ rainfall covering a month’s average. It has left places like Chennai looking like a city of rubbles. Lives of thousands of people has been destroyed. BAPIO has launched an appeal to raise funds to help the flood victims. Please donate generously Bank details for online transfer BAPIO Charity Account no: 00067914 Sort code: 30-90-66
Prof Raj Murali receiving Asclepius Award for Academic Excellence from Ms Chloe Cotter at Accident & Emergency Section of Asclepius.
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n a press release, BAPIO confirmed that the delegates at its annual conference 2015 unanimously supported the junior doctors in their bid to get a fair contract deal. Talks around the contract have been going on for three years, but have now broken down over issues that BAPIO feels should have been resolved amicably. The Secretary of State for Health, Mr Jeremy Hunt has planned to impose a new contract by the next summer, unless the junior doctors accept the terms of the NHS Employers. This has resulted in the BMA balloting its junior doctor members for an industrial action. BAPIO believes that this is in no one’s interest and has urged Mr David Cameron to resolve the matter before any such action is taken. The junior doctors of today are the Consultants and GPs of tomorrow. They form the very fabric of the NHS and therefore it would put patient safety at risk if the terms and conditions of their working patterns are not adequately safeguarded. NHS Employers must remove the threat of an imposed contract and start negotiating a fair contract which would recognise the sterling work that the junior doctors do, and stem the flow of doctors now leaving the NHS. BAPIO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2014 - 2017 President Dr Ramesh Mehta Vice President Dr Satheesh Mathew Hon. General Secretary Dr Parag Singhal Joint Secretary Dr Sethu Wariyar Treasurer Dr Namita Arora
Director of Policy and Promotion Buddhdev Pandya MBE Editorial Advisory Team: Dr Sajayan Mr Sanchit Mehendale Vice-Chairs: Communication Mr Buddhdev Pandya MBE Managing Editor Send your feedback and suggestions to office@bapio.co.uk
Sarah Dodds Sarahs’ role is to oversee the advice and representation support service and related legal matters for the members of MDS. Sarah said, ‘I am looking forward to the challenge’. Visit www.mdsuk.org for information about MDS
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GMC: New draft on confidentiality guidance The GMC has announced consultation on its guidance on ‘Confidentiality’ to update this and make sure it is compatible with the law and relevant to doctors’ everyday needs. The regulatory body had issued the guidelines in 2009 and there have been significant changes in law, technology and the wider healthcare landscape since then. The guidelines raises some important issues for discussions in an attempt to find a fine balance between protecting confidential patient information and sharing information appropriately and frequently. There are few pertinent questions raised in the document.
Members Dr Abraham Philip Dr Abrar Hussain Dr A Sajayan Dr Ankur Khandelwal Dr Ravi Madhotra Dr Arvind Shah Dr Hasmukh Shah Dr M Hemadri Dr Joydeep Grover Mr Keshav Singhal Dr Meena Virdi Dr Aruj Qayum Dr Vivek Chhabra Prof Musheer Hussain Dr Murali Raj
Medical Defence Shield announced that Sarah Dodds is to lead its Legal Services.
How can doctors balance patient confidentiality with sensitivity to those close to the patient? When can doctors rely on implied consent when using patient information?
What are doctors’ responsibilities under the Data Protection Act? The consultation is now open and the GMC is aiming to publish it by the end of 2016. Closing date for the consultation is 10 February 2015 Appointed officers by BAPIO Executive Committee Vice President: Dr Satheesh Mathew Joint Secretary Dr Sethu Wariyar
Grand Advisory council Chairman Dr JS Bamrah Vice chair Education and Training Dr Amit Gupta Vice Chair Communication Dr Sajayan and Dr Sanchit Mehendale Vice Chair Operations Dr Joydeep Grover
RCPCH collaborates with BAPIO to host a Conference in India BAPIO has agreed to collaborate with RCPCH to host a scientific Conference in Mumbai in October 2016 This will be the first time RCPCH will be hosting an acdemic event in India and BAPIO is pleased to be part of it. More details will be anounced soon. Contact: ramesh.mehta@bapio.co.uk
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