On Call: The BMA Scotland Podcast

This week Kat talks with Dr Rosie Baruah about the BMA Scotland Periods Campaign. Why are period products so essential, and what are we hoping to achieve? Read Rosie's latest blog on the periods campaign: https://bmascotland.home.blog/2022/02/03/period-products-are-not-luxury-items/ And read our latest BBC News story on the campaign here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-60081504   Don't forget to let us know what you think on twitter @BMAScotland or by using #BMAOnCall   

This week Kat talks to Calum Anderson, Employment Advisor in the West of Scotland about casework. What happens when someone phones BMA Scotland with an employment issue? Calum shares how he supports members on a daily basis, the balancing act of maintaining good relationships and our members most common casework fears    Tell us what you think on twitter @BMAScotland or by using #BMAOnCall  You can join the BMA by visiting www.bma.org.uk/join

This week we're looking back at some of our older episodes, and looking at our hopes for 2022. Y'know, we've got a good feeling about this next year.    Don't forget to tell us what you think over on twitter @bmascotland or by using #BMAOnCall 

This week we are joined by Scott Anderson and Bernie Scott to discuss the ongoing SAS Contract negotiations. They give updates on the current negotiation as well as their expectations for the process.    Don't forget to let us know what you think on twitter @bmascootland or by using #BMAOnCall

This week Kat talks about the Scottish Junior Doctors Committee with Lailah Peel, the Chair. They discuss what the function of the committee is, how they plan to address the issues facing Juniors today and her hopes for the coming year.  Don't forget to let us know what you think on twitter @BMAScotland or by using #BMAOnCall   

This week Kat talks with Raj Padmanabhan about the BMA Race Equality Forum. They discuss why these forums are so important, and the data being gathered to lead the work of the forum.  If you've had issues in the workplace you would like help with, you can call 0300 123 1233, or email respectatwork@bma.org.uk Dont forget to follow us on twitter @bmascotland and let us know what you think using #bmaoncall     

This week Kat sits down with Serena Baker, winner of the Great British Sewing Bee to discuss her success and what she's learned about making time for your passions while being a medical student. They discuss mental health, supporting eachother, and the blank face when you explain medicine to your family. Don't forget to let us know what you think on twitter @bmascotland or by using #BMAOnCall 

This week Kat sits down with Carl Ronan from Surgeons Hall Museum to talk about preserving the past and...robots? Carl gives listeners a wonderful walk through history and the role the museum plays in the medical profession today.  Let us know what you think on twitter via @bmascotland or #BMAOnCall

This week Martyn is joined by his colleague Marion Selvey to discuss the BMA mediation service for General Practices, how it works and who can benefit from mediation.    Don't forget to tell us what you think by tweeting us @bmascotland or using #bmaoncall

This week Martyn sits down for a discussion with Lewis Morrison, BMA Scottish Council Chair, for his thoughts on the year so far and the Scottish Government NHS recovery plan. They discuss pay, recruitment and wellbeing and how we can protect the lessons of the pandemic for the future.  Tell us what you think on twitter, @BMAScotland and instagram @BMAScotland

In this special episode Gayle MacKie sits down with Simon Fleming to discuss how we can all be better allys to our women colleagues following this year's international womens day.  Tackling Sexism Workshop: https://events.bma.org.uk/ppwc-tackling-sexism/metreg/Site/Register  Join the BMA at www.bma.org.uk/join Follow Gayle on twitter: @BMAGayle Follow Simon on twitter: @orthopodreg

This week Hilary Ramsay ends the first season of On Call by talking about the work of the Scottish Medical Students Committee and the future of medicine with Catriona McVey, Calum George and Lewis O'Connor.  Join the BMA: www.bma.org.uk/join  Follow us on twitter: @bmascotland 

This week Kat Bateson speaks with Carrie McLaughlan about trauma it's effects on doctors. This episode contains sensitive topics around trauma, mental health and abuse.    The National Trauma Training Programme: https://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/our-work/trauma-national-trauma-training-programme/  BMA Guidance on Vicarious and Secondary Trauma: https://www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/your-wellbeing/vicarious-trauma/vicarious-trauma-signs-and-strategies-for-coping BMA Wellbeing Service: https://www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/covid-19/your-health/covid-19-your-wellbeing?gclid=CjwKCAiA6aSABhApEiwA6Cbm_7fVKES1oG_UD6fjBP-_DHKJYBHqtnv-kI8LM-H3dozL2OH0F5E7IRoC-lYQAvD_BwE

This week Gayle Mackie talks with BMJ Student Editorial Scholar Nikki Nabavi on her experiences using social media as part of professional life, and the benefits and pitfalls doctors can face of using social media.    Sign up for the BMA For You Social Media event here: https://events.bma.org.uk/bma-scotland-here-for-you/   You can follow Nikki's twitter: @nikkixnabavi Subscribe to the Sharp Scratch podcast: https://www.bmj.com/sharpscratch    Join the BMA here: www.bma.org.uk/join  

Kat discusses the events of 2020 and the hopes for 2021 with National Clinical Director, Professor Jason Leitch.  They discuss vaccines, self care and what to expect in 2021.  This episode was recorded before the announcements on the 19th December regarding renewed guidance on Christmas gatherings and the tier 4 measures from boxing day onwards.  If you need help with your mental health please call 0330 123 1245 or search 'BMA Wellbeing'. 

This week Hilary chats to Dr Mike Farquhar and Dr Lewis Hughes about rest and fatigue. They cover the importance of sleep, how to manage fatigue as well as reflecting on what we've learned this year about healthy working environments.  Hillary's Twitter: @BMAHilaryR Mike's Twitter: @DrMikeFarquhar Lewis' Twitter: @LewyHughey   Send us your feedback to either @BMAScotland on twitter or to cbateson@bma.org.uk

This week Member Engagement Coordinators Hilary, Gayle and Kat discuss member engagement - what is it, how does it work and why is it important for doctors.  Access the BMA wellbeing service by calling 0300 123 1245 or here: https://www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/covid-19/your-health/covid-19-your-wellbeing?gclid=CjwKCAiAq8f-BRBtEiwAGr3DgRS1Dns7cRfUNW8qpKbOtth4-UgvEsIOdMmSF_cvTUzEWveucKNioxoCOZ8QAvD_BwE  Email feedback to cbateson@bma.org.uk or tweet us with the hashtag #BMAOnCall 

This week Kat talks with SAS Doctor Kate Nambiar and medical student Ethan Wilson about their experiences as transgender people in medicine. From coming out, to how to be the best ally possible, they talk through their experiences and advice.  To give us feedback, use #BMAOnCall on twitter or email cbateson@bma.org.uk If you need help with your mental health, please contact the BMA Wellbeing service, which is open to all doctors, regardless of BMA membership, as well as their partners and dependants. You can call them on 0300 123 1345 or google 'BMA Wellbeing'  Resources from this episode:  Kate's Twitter: @KateNambiar Ethan's Twitter: @EthanTheMedic T Clinic Brighton Twitter:@ClinicTBrighton LGBT Health and Wellbeing: lgbthealth.org.uk The Equality Network: equality-network.org LGBT Partnership health inequalities: nationallgbtpartnership.org

This week Gayle Mackie talks with Jerry Morse and Catie Paton to discuss simulation based education, including changes and impacts during the COVID-19 pandemic. As well as talking through changes and adaptations, they share their amazing stories and experiences of working to train doctors and surgeons for the pandemic response. 

This week Martyn is joined by Dr Sue Robertson to talk about remobilisation, job planning and team service planning. Do you know what are your rights? Do you need support? Is a 'team job plan' really a thing? Listen in and find out this and lots more.  Find BMA wellbeing services by googling "BMA wellbeing"  Find our blog on this topic, as well as upcoming events at www.bmascotland.home.blog 

This week Martyn talks to Amy Small about her experiences as a GP with long covid, and her thoughts on how we can better support our colleagues experiencing this illness. She shares helpful advice and resources, and tells us about what it's like when you want to work but still need time to recover. Amy is an Edinburgh GP, BMA committee member and advocate for awareness of long covid.  Amy's Twitter: @amyismall Facebook group 'UK Doctors #longcovid': https://www.facebook.com/groups/479687042869493  

For our first episode we're talking with our hosts for this season Martyn, Gayle and Hilary along with our producer Kat to chat all things 2020. We'll be discussing how BMA Scotland has adapted in these unique times and our hopes for the podcast going forward. Each week we'll be discussing the issues that matter to doctors in Scotland today with colleagues, experts and those with lived experiences.   Please follow and share the podcast, it really helps, and we're so excited to bring this content to you!

On Call is the new podcast from BMA Scotland where every week BMA staff sit down with experts and those with lived experiences to talk about issues affecting doctors in Scotland today.  This is a preview of our first episode where we meet this seasons hosts, and chat about how 2020 has gone so far, and what the future holds for BMA Scotland.