Tom Moberly

2 weeks ago | bmj.com | Tom Moberly

News & ViewsNHS must play its part... NHS must play its part in improving resident doctors’ working lives, says health secretary News BMJ 2025; 389 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.r1235 Cite this as: BMJ 2025;389:r1235 Resident doctors’ discontent over working conditions goes beyond pay, and the NHS needs to become a better employer to tackle these issues, the health and social care secretary has said.

1 month ago | bmj.com | Tom Moberly

Editor's Choice BMJ 2025; 389 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.r1099 Cite this as: BMJ 2025;389:r1099 Tom Moberly, UK editorThe BMJtmoberly{at}bmj.comHealth services are struggling to maintain progress made over decades in reducing the incidence of preventable illnesses.

1 month ago | bmj.com | Tom Moberly

Maintain professionalismClare Gerada, former president of the Royal College of General Practitioners and founder of the NHS Practitioner Health programme, says, “Dealing with a colleague who undermines you can be challenging, especially where teamwork is essential. It has happened to me during my career, and it’s very painful. “Start by reflecting on the specific behaviours that are making you feel undermined. Consider whether these actions are intentional or if misunderstandings are at play.

1 month ago | bmj.com | Tom Moberly

Tom Moberly, UK editorThe BMJtmoberly{at}bmj.comMany doctors experience distressing inappropriate behaviour from colleagues, including unwelcome sexual comments and advances. Tom Moberly hears advice on how to tackle such behaviourLook after yourselfChelcie Jewitt, cofounder of Surviving in Scrubs,1 says, “The first piece of advice I would give to anyone in this situation is to look after yourself. There is an onus on you to speak up when things happen, but in real terms that can feel very scary.

Mar 27, 2025 | bmj.com | Tom Moberly

Intended for healthcare professionals News & ViewsSeeking lightbulb momentsSeeking lightbulb moments Editor's Choice BMJ 2025; 388 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.r617 Cite this as: BMJ 2025;388:r617 Tom Moberly, UK editorThe BMJtmoberly{at}bmj.comDecades of improvements in mortality are coming undone as public health funding is eroded and trust in evidence based treatment is undermined.