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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
TV professor Robert Winston QUITS top medical union over ‘dangerous' doctor strikes & says ‘this isn't the time'
The professor has stressed that it's 'important that doctors consider their own responsibility much more seriously' DOC SHOCK TV professor Robert Winston QUITS top medical union over 'dangerous' doctor strikes & says 'this isn't the time' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A RENOWNED doctor has resigned from a top medical union after slamming "highly dangerous" planned strikes by medics. Professor Lord Robert Winston - who pioneered IVF treatments in the UK - has quit after more than 60 years as a member of the British Medical Association (BMA), ahead of strike action later this month. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up The professor, 84, who came to fame through his TV documentaries on child development, believes "now isn't the time" for strikes as they risk "long-term damage" to the public's faith in doctors. Earlier this week, the BMA announced that resident doctors (previously known as junior doctors) in England would walk out for five straight days from 7am on July 25 over disputes with pay. Professor Winston told The Times: "I've paid my membership for a long time. I feel very strongly that this isn't the time to be striking. "I think that the country is really struggling in all sorts of ways, people are struggling in all sorts of ways. Strike action completely ignores the vulnerability of people in front of you." The professor, who has been a member of the union ever since he qualified as a doctor, quit the BMA on Thursday but has urged the union to reconsider its decision. He stressed that it's "important that doctors consider their own responsibility much more seriously". Professor Winston was made a life peer in 1995 and has presented a number of major scientific BBC series including Child of Our Time and The Human Body. He hopes that the BMA will abandon its strike plans and work with ministers to negotiate solutions with the government and bring about improvements to "appalling" working conditions and night shifts. Health Secretary Wes Streeting called for resident doctors to "abandon their unreasonable rush to strike" and said that NHS recovery is "fragile". Mr Streeting told the Commons on Thursday: "We have put the NHS on the road to recovery, but we all know that the NHS is still hanging by a thread, and that the BMA is threatening to pull it." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
TV professor Robert Winston QUITS top medical union over ‘dangerous' doctor strikes & says ‘this isn't the time'
A RENOWNED doctor has resigned from a top medical union after slamming "highly dangerous" planned strikes by medics. Professor Lord Robert Winston - who pioneered IVF treatments in the UK - has quit after more than 60 years as a member of the British Medical Association (BMA), ahead of strike action later this month. The professor, 84, who came to fame through his TV documentaries on child development, believes "now isn't the time" for strikes as they risk "long-term damage" to the public's faith in doctors. Earlier this week, the BMA announced that resident doctors (previously known as junior doctors) in England would walk out for five straight days from 7am on July 25 over disputes with pay. Professor Winston told "I think that the country is really struggling in all sorts of ways, people are struggling in all sorts of ways. Strike action completely ignores the vulnerability of people in front of you." Read More on UK News The professor, who has been a member of the union ever since he qualified as a doctor, quit the BMA on Thursday but has urged the union to reconsider its decision. He stressed that it's "important that doctors consider their own responsibility much more seriously". Professor Winston was made a life peer in 1995 and has presented a number of major scientific BBC series including Child of Our Time and The Human Body. He hopes that the BMA will abandon its strike plans and work with ministers to negotiate solutions with the government and bring about improvements to "appalling" working conditions and night shifts. Most read in The Sun Health Secretary Wes Streeting called for resident doctors to "abandon their unreasonable rush to strike" and said that NHS recovery is "fragile". Mr Streeting told the Commons on Thursday: "We have put the NHS on the road to recovery, but we all know that the NHS is still hanging by a thread, and that the BMA is threatening to pull it." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at 1 Robert Winston has called upcoming strikes by doctors 'highly dangerous' Credit: Alamy
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Cumbrian medical school receives gift to support future doctors
A medical school has received a gift designed to support the next generation of Cumbrian doctors. The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM), based at the University of Cumbria, has received funding from the Angela Pattman Scholarship Trust, administered by the Genesis Research Trust, founded by Lord Robert Winston. The scholarship will help remove financial barriers for students hoping to pursue a career in medicine. Lord Robert Winston and students at St John Henry Newman (Image: Supplied) During a recent visit to the school, Lord Winston took part in a campus tour and a session with students and university leaders. Professor Julie Mennell, vice chancellor at the University of Cumbria, said: "We are honoured to welcome Lord Robert Winston to the University of Cumbria and very grateful for the generous gift to support aspiring doctors training in and for Cumbria, serving patients and our communities now and in the future. "His visit has been inspirational and offers an opportunity for young people in Carlisle to engage with one of the UK's most distinguished scientists and communicators. "Lord Winston's insight will leave a lasting impression, reminding us all of the vital role science plays in shaping our future." Lord Winston in the maternity room at UoC (Image: Supplied) During the visit, Lord Winston met students from St John Henry Newman Catholic School in Carlisle and spoke about science, and the value of medical education. The school's involvement was arranged by Hello Future, a University of Cumbria-led partnership of 16 education and skills organisations from Cumbria and Lancashire that supports 11 to 18-year-olds with information about higher education and career pathways. The new bursary scheme is designed to offer opportunities to students who may otherwise struggle to access the profession. The PCSM is a collaboration between the University of Cumbria and Imperial College London. Lord Winston, professor of science and society and emeritus professor of fertility studies at Imperial College London, is widely recognised for his pioneering work in fertility treatment, including advances in IVF and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis. He is also known for his broadcasting career on BBC programmes such as Your Life in Their Hands and The Human Body. A spokesperson for the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine said: "This generous gift supporting PCSM bursaries represents an important step in fostering inclusivity in medical education, opening doors for students who may otherwise face challenges in accessing the profession. "PCSM are very grateful to Lord Winston and the Angela Pattman Scholarship Trust for their support and for the significant impact this offering will make on the futures of our medical students." Lord Winston also toured the university's medical and science facilities during his visit. The school aims to train doctors who will go on to serve communities across Cumbria and the North West, with a focus on meeting the specific healthcare needs of the region. It is part of a broader effort to address the shortage of medical professionals in underserved and rural areas. The University of Cumbria has described the scholarship as an 'important step' towards making medical careers more accessible.
