Professor Rich Withnall
@RichWithnall
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FMLM Chief Executive Officer. RCGP Medical Director & Chief Examiner. Retired Air Vice-Marshal. Views expressed are my own.
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Joined September 2015
Absolutely delighted that Celia Ingham Clark MBE, Chair of Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management, has been appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in King's Birthday Honours 2025 for services to the NHS. Huge congrats from all the team! @FMLM_UK
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Delighted @FMLM_UK collaborated with Institute of Leadership to host World Health Leadership Network webinar with brilliant Richard Smith, @UKHealthClimate Trustee, explaining "Why climate change really matters in healthcare". Video & other resources here
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Delighted His Majesty King Charles III confirmed as the new Patron of @rcgp, @RoySocMed, @CR_UK & @TheRAFClub. I owe a huge debt of gratitude for the opportunities & memories each of these class-leading organisations have provided over the years. @RoyalFamily . God Save The King
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Enjoying great "gathering of clans" & conversation between Lord Simon Stevens (architect of Greener NHS Plan) & Richard Smith. Climate emergency also a health emergency. Unabated it'll disrupt care at every stage of patients’ lives. Action needed now! @UKHealthClimate @bmj_latest
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Delighted to give evidence with Gen Sir Gordon Messenger in first session of @CommonsHealth's new inquiry on NHS leadership, performance & patient safety. Thanks @BrineMP for @FMLM_UK's first invitation to a Select Committee. Important evidence from @NHSConfed & @PHSOmbudsman too
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@theSAScollect @FMLM_UK has plans for a one-day symposium for SAS and LED doctors in October (more info on that soon), as well as our upcoming webinar series for international medical graduates:
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RT @RichWithnall: @theSAScollect @FMLM_UK has plans for a one-day symposium for SAS and LED doctors in October (more info on that soon), as….
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@theSAScollect Organisations should generate & facilitate programmes to encourage SAS leadership development, backed up with accessible opportunities for more teaching roles, QI/patient safety projects, governance etc to maintain SAS colleagues' enthusiasm and enable their leadership growth.
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Really looking forward to joining tonight's excellent @theSAScollect Tweet Chat Panel to discuss the importance of supporting SAS doctors to become leaders in healthcare. Please join us from 8-9pm! Thanks @clujinmyheart for the kind invitation. #SASSix @gmcuk @FMLM_UK
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Delighted @FMLM_UK has joined @UKHealthClimate: a vital coalition of UK-based health organisations representing 1 million health professionals. We shall advocate for just responses to climate and ecological crises, promote the resultant health benefits, and influence change 💚🌍
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Pleased to announce new @FMLM_UK podcast series "Healthcare Leadership in Action". In 6 episodes, national thought-leaders explore how good leadership and management practices improve patient care, organizational efficiency & professional growth. Details:
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Reflecting on a fantastic #FMLMConf24. Thanks to @OfficialUoM and our amazing delegates, speakers & staff for contributing to such a high-energy, uplifting event. Looking forward to next year already! @BrineMP @DoctorMayur @NHSEnglandNMD @HelenStokesLam @WesselyS @markbritnell
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Thanks Prof Tom Robinson @NSanganee @SimonGayGP @JeremyHowick @eleanor_meldrum @cellwood14 & other @NHS_LLR @LeMedSchool friends. Inspiring discussions about individual, team, organisational & system leadership support. Exciting times ahead! @uniofleicester @DoctorMayur
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Delighted to return to a vibrant, thriving Kuwait. Martyrs' Memorial is poignant reminder of less happy times but privileged to have served with coalition colleagues in support of this proud nation. Together we are stronger🇰🇼🇬🇧🇺🇸GR1 credit: Mirrorpix @RoyalAirForce @DeptofDefense
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Delighted to present leadership, educational & academic prizes to inspiring Family Medicine Residents at Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialization: Amazing architecture matches the amazing talent of next generation & their GP Trainers! @rcgp @KUWAIT_MOH
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Thanks to Julie & Liz from @MiadHealthcare for excellent training day. Great to bring @FMLM_UK appraisers together to discuss Good Medical Practice 2024: I welcome the @gmcuk's important inclusion of the need to champion fair and inclusive leadership.
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Thanks @CMOCymru, @kloerp, Jaz @VelindreTrust, Push @HEIW_NHS & other🏴Medical Directors for great visit, warm welcome & sharing best practice. Outstanding leadership initiatives with pan-UK potential. Delighted for @FMLM_UK to partner with @drjread in support of @CUmedicengage
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Great memories of seeing @ShaneMacGowan with #TheDubliners at @wycombeswan in 90s. Genius complex punk poet: "I'd have been better if I was sober but it would've been less fun!" RIP where streams of whiskey are flowing. @Victoriamary @poguesofficial Photos: LTW/John Rowe/Getty
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Thanks to @FMLM_UK Trustees, Associates & Fellows who joined SLT at today's networking afternoon. Great hosting by @RCoANews & support from @Wesleyan. Invaluable discussions to shape our collaborative future. We must celebrate clinical leadership! @DoctorMayur @DacreJane @kloerp
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Thanks Anil Joshi, David Palmer, Pam Smith & brilliant Herefordshire & Worcestershire GP Trainers for great afternoon @ Puckrup. Really appreciated your excellent questions, understanding & advice about 14th Nov. We'll confirm @RCGP and @gmcuk agreements ASAP @MidRCGP @KamilaRCGP
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