Dr Dean Eggitt

18/03/2026

is uncommon, but extremely serious.

Look out for a fever, severe headache, vomiting, confusion, or a non‑blanching rash.

If you’re worried about yourself or someone else, seek medical care right away.

Check out DrDean’s video.

13/03/2026

The 2026- 27 GP contract lands with big headlines and even bigger assumptions, but the reality is far more complex.

In this new conversation, Fran and I break down what’s actually changing, why it matters, and how these shifts could shape the future of general practice.

We take the contract apart section by section - access, funding flows, urgent demand, incentives, online registrations, advice & guidance, continuity, and the emerging role of what many practices now feel like: a “National Emergency Service”.

A few themes we dig into:
- Access changes. What’s promised, what’s missing, and what it means for day‑to‑day demand.
- Urgent care pressure and the uncomfortable question of where those patients actually go.
- Funding and incentives. Including vaccines, overdue immunisations, and the £3,000 weight‑loss jab offer.
- Workforce realities. The “more doctors are coming” narrative.
- Continuity of care. Why it still matters, and how it fits into a system under strain.
- The gap between headlines and operational reality and why that gap is widening.

🎥 Full video:

In this video, Fran and Dr Dean talk through the new 2026-2027 GP contract update in a way that’s easy to follow, even if you don't work in the NHS.We explai...

10/11/2025

Healthcare isn’t just science - it’s care, creativity, listening, understanding.
As Dr Dean says: "your GP is like an artist."

Join us for ASK THE EXPERT: Part 2, where we’ll explore women’s health, young people, men's health and how to feel genuinely heard in the room with your doctor.

Free to attend: https://luma.com/353y1mf3

Doncaster College | 27th November : 3:00 - 4:30pm
Watch Part 1: https://lnkd.in/ePp7JxJr

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09/11/2025

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-15272417/unpleasant-truth-sweating-problem.html

It was just minutes after being selected as a 'traitor' on the BBC 's hit show Celebrity Traitors that the first beads of sweat began to appear on Alan Carr 's brow.

23/10/2025

🎤 ASK THE EXPERT! – Part 2
We’re back with another fantastic community event putting a GP in the spotlight! 💡

Join us for an open and honest discussion where you can ask the questions that matter most to you.

🩺 One Stage. One Doctor. Your Questions.

📅 27th November
🕒 3:00 – 4:30pm (refreshments from 2:30pm)
📍 The Common Room, Doncaster College – The Hub, Chappell Drive, DN1 2RF

Everyone is welcome! Come along to learn more about local health services, share your experiences, and connect with your community.

☕ Free refreshments provided – come early and grab a brew!

19/10/2025

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNd7cuVbA/

1137 likes, 104 comments. “Feel your pulse, save your life”

06/08/2025

ℹ️ Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) for Weight Loss: What You Need to Know

There’s been a surge of interest in Mounjaro, a new medication being used to support weight loss. Understandably, many people are asking when and how it will become available through their GP.

Here’s the current situation:

🚧 Access is extremely limited right now.
We’re in Phase One of a national rollout, which means GPs are not yet contracted or authorised to prescribe Mounjaro for weight management.

🏥 Prescriptions are currently only being issued by specialist NHS weight management services – and only for those meeting strict eligibility criteria:

A BMI of 40 or above
AND

At least four weight-related health conditions (e.g. type 2 diabetes, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnoea).

🕒 This is a temporary situation. As the rollout expands and commissioning arrangements evolve, GPs will likely play a greater role in supporting access to this treatment. Change is on the horizon.

Please be patient – help is on the way, and I’ll continue to share updates as things progress.

01/08/2025

My 10 top tips for new doctors...

1. Know your limits. Ask early and often.
You're not expected to know everything. Asking for help is a sign of safety and professionalism, not weakness. Never sit on a concern.

2. Get familiar with your Trust’s systems.
Learn the local IT systems (e.g., prescribing, results, discharge summaries). It’ll save you hours later. Write down helpful shortcuts and bleep numbers.

3. Introduce yourself to everyone.
Ward clerks, nurses, porters, pharmacists. These people will save your skin regularly. Build respectful relationships from day 1.

4. Keep a pocket book or notes app.
Start a mini survival guide: useful numbers, protocols, how to request scans, what to write on a death certificate, etc. You'll thank yourself daily.

5. Prioritisation > Perfection.
Focus on what’s urgent and unsafe first. Perfection is a luxury. Safe, timely care is the goal. You’ll get faster with practice.

6. Always document clearly.
If you didn't write it, it didn’t happen. Document decisions, discussions, and your reasoning. It protects your patients and you.

7. Eat, drink, p*e, and be merry.
You cannot pour from an empty cup. Your basic needs matter. Carry snacks and a refillable water bottle. Schedule breaks when you can.

8. You are not alone.
F1 is a team sport. Share your workload, back each other up, and vent together. Emotional support from p*ers is vital.

9. Embrace the learning curve.
Mistakes will happen. Reflect, learn, move on. Be kind to yourself. Growth comes from experience and time, not perfection.

10. Remember why you’re here.
Amid the stress, take moments to connect with patients. Those human interactions are why you chose this career. Don’t let the system turn you to stone.

14/07/2025

Measles is back and it’s serious.

England is facing the highest number of measles cases in over a decade, with more than 2,900 confirmed cases in 2024.

This is not a coincidence.

MMR vaccination rates have fallen, with second dose coverage as low as 73% in some areas of London , and similarly low rates in parts of Birmingham and Liverpool.

Communities experiencing deprivation, poor access to healthcare, or distrust in medical systems are most affected and most at risk.

Measles is not a harmless childhood illness. It can cause pneumonia, brain damage, and death especially in children, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals. Death rates vary across the world and can be as high as 1 in 100 cases.

Getting vaccinated isn't just about protecting yourself it's also about protecting the most vulnerable in our society. Those who can't be vaccinated depend on herd immunity to stay safe.

Get a vaccine to save your life and to save vulnerable others.

Whether you're a parent, a community leader, or someone who missed their own jabs, now is the time to act. It's never too late.

Stop the spread. Rebuild trust. Protect each other.

01/07/2025

28/01/2025

15/01/2025

I recently came across a job advertisement for a nurse to provide "corridor care." It gave me pause. While I understand the immense pressure the NHS is under and the incredible dedication of healthcare workers striving to deliver care in impossible circumstances, I cannot accept the normalisation of corridor care as part of our healthcare system.

Corridor care is not safe, nor is it dignified. Patients deserve proper environments for their treatment, and nurses and other healthcare professionals deserve conditions that allow them to deliver the high-quality care they are trained for. Normalising practices like these creates a dangerous precedent — it sets the bar too low and perpetuates a culture of tolerating substandard care.

I believe this reflects something larger: after enduring years of crises, dedicated NHS staff are now facing conditions that have, over time, become part of the everyday reality. The extraordinary has become ordinary. And that is a tragedy.

We must be careful not to accept or excuse this as "just the way it is." Tolerating low standards, even with the best intentions, risks embedding them into our system — resulting in further institutionalised poor care.

https://news.sky.com/story/north-london-hospital-advertises-for-corridor-nurse-amid-nhs-winter-crisis-13287638
It doesn’t have to be this way. Together, we must work to hold ourselves and our systems accountable to the standards that patients and professionals deserve. Healthcare professionals should never have to choose between meeting targets and providing safe, compassionate care.

The solution won’t be easy, but the first step is recognising that we can and should expect better.

Let’s advocate for investment, systemic reform, and proper support for healthcare workers so they can do what they do best — deliver the highest standard of care. High-quality care should always be the goal. Let’s challenge the acceptance of anything less.

The NHS has been under increased pressure this winter from a "quad-demic" of flu, COVID, norovirus, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).