Hackers' Pub

Syntax	Description	Examples
`"` keyword `"`	Finds the string within quotes, including spaces. Case-insensitive. (Escape quotes inside with `\"`)	`"Hackers' Pub"`
`from:` handle	Finds content written by the specified user.	`from:hongminhee` `from:hongminhee@hollo.social`
`lang:` ISO 639-1	Finds content written in the specified language.	`lang:en`
`#` tag	Finds content with the specified tag. Case-insensitive.	`#HackersPub`
condition condition	Finds content that satisfies both conditions on either side of the space (logical AND).	`"Hackers' Pub" lang:en`
condition `OR` condition	Finds content that satisfies at least one of the conditions on either side of the OR operator (logical OR).	`#HackersPub OR "Hackers' Pub" lang:en`
`(` condition `)`	Combines the operators within the parentheses first.	`(#HackersPub OR "Hackers' Pub" OR "Hackers Pub") lang:en`

Emeritus Prof Christopher May @ChrisMayLA6@zirk.us

2/7/2026, 8:26:41 AM

Public

There is a general acceptance across the NHS that staff shortages are a major element in the current treatment crisis (typified but not limited to waiting list lengths/times), and as a result the issue of the NHS workforce planning has come under scrutiny.

This is all well & good, but while the budget remains consternated, what is *actually* happening across the health service is widespread but piecemeal ban on hiring doctors due to budget constraints.

#NHS #health
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/feb/06/nhs-hiring-bans-in-cancer-units-shortsighted-and-dangerous-doctors-warn

NHS hiring bans in cancer units shortsighted and dangerous, doctors warn

Exclusive: RCR says recruitment freezes in treatment centres doubled in 2025 and could undermine government’s care plans

www.theguardian.com · the Guardian

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