UMAPs has been granted permission to take key parts of its judicial review to a full substantive hearing.
In this episode, we break down what actually survived, what didn’t, and what happens next.
We also look at the wider context around the Leng Review — because although the court has refused to let the “appeasement” argument proceed, that does not mean the hostile professional and industrial environment surrounding PAs simply disappears from the story.
And after years of decisions being made about our profession, some of those decisions will finally have to be defended.
Better late than never.
Discretion always advised.
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12 Sept 2026
Episode 8 - The JR: What we know so far
Interested in the judicial review?
We explain UMAPs' challenge to the Leng Review, the arguments on each side, what happened on the 8th September at the permission hearing and what could happen next.
An independent 79% explainer drawing on public sources, including UMAPs' statements. UMAPs had no involvement in producing this episode. Its account of the hearing is not a judicial review finding.
Listen with discretion - as always.
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21 Aug 2026
My Tabs
If you look at X you'll understand this song.
Amusement.
Pure satire. Pure mischief. Please close your browser occasionally.
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21 Aug 2026
The Evidence Is Inconclusive
Hope this amuses you as much as it did us :)
A tiny Friday-night reminder that sometimes the only reasonable response to professional chaos is a little mischievous satirical joy. 🎶
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19 Jul 2026
Episode 7 - Professional Title Change
We explore honest thoughts and potential implications of changing the Physician Associate title to Physician Assistant.
We would love to be able to explain how this will improve patient safety and lessen "confusion" around the role, but there really isn't any evidence to support that.
Our guest, Nana, demonstrates excellent clarity of thought. Despite that, we still wonder how on earth rebranding regulated, masters qualified clinicians as "assistants" makes any sense at all. Enjoy.
Listen with discretion.
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3 Jul 2026
Episode 6 - The Cost: New Grads 2
An honest and insightful conversation with newly qualified PA Ambrose.
In this episode we explore the realities of training as a Physician Associate - balancing the demands of studying and clinical placement with the constant uncertainty of whether you'll be welcomed by the medical team, or met with hostility.
If you knew then what you know now, would you do it again?
Listen with discretion.
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19 Jun 2026
Minisode - Nasty
Minisode 1 : Nasty
There's something for everyone in here.
2 Jun 2026
Episode 5 - The Cost: New Grads
This episode explores The Cost.
The cost paid by newly qualified Physician Associates who worked tirelessly through two years of postgraduate training, took on significant debt, and trusted in a career path they believed would welcome their contribution.
Today, whilst resident doctors continue to demand more money, many competent and safe PA grads face uncertainty and unemployment.
This is part one.
True at time of recording. Listen with discretion.
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30 May 2026
Episode 4 - Bullying, harassment and the "debate"
In epsiode 4 we are joined by two excellent Physician Associates for a candid and thought-provoking discussion about the realities of working as a PA in today's increasingly toxic climate.
Together, we explore the personal and professional impact of the hostility directed towards our profession, and examine the way many anti-PA campaigners have approached what is often described as a "debate" about the role.
**As always we advise discretion when listening. This episode mentions mental health problems and suicide.**
True at time of recording.
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24 Apr 2026
Episode 3 - The Turning Point
This episode explores the turning point for physician associates - from being welcomed into the team, to being made redundant en masse. What happened? And what influences were behind that shift?
After the intro we welcome the wonderful Ruth Notman - Physician Associate and excellent folk singer. Find her on insta @ruthnotman
True at time time of recording. Discretion advised.
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16 Apr 2026
Episode 2 - Who Became Physician Associates?
This episode explains who became physician associates, and their level of power within the NHS.
We're joined by another excellent PA guest.
True at time of recording. Discretion advised.
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16 Apr 2026
Episode 1 - The Origin Story
This episode explains how PAs came to be a part of the NHS.
Same formal intro as the previous episode - then we welcome a wonderful guest for a conversation around the subject.
True at time of recording. Discretion advised.
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Email: notyourassistant@seventyninepercent.co.uk
13 Apr 2026
The Episode Before Episode One
This episode is a short run through of what we will explore in depth in the coming episodes.
True at time of recording. Discretion advised.
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