May 31, 2023
Vaping: Government plans under-age crackdown
A loophole allowing retailers to give free vape samples to children is set to be closed. There will also be … Read More “Vaping: Government plans under-age crackdown”
Month: May 2023
May 30, 2023
World-first NHS test
The NHS is set to introduce a new genetic blood-matching test for thousands living with sickle-cell disease or thalassemia that … Read More “World-first NHS test”
May 29, 2023
My Competencies
Core Competency #81 – Service performance indicators Will have an awareness of terminology. May gather/collate data to monitor performance (Administrative … Read More “My Competencies”
May 26, 2023
Deadline for enabling multi-factor authentication
The deadline for implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for NHSmail has been delayed by almost a year, said NHS England. The … Read More “Deadline for enabling multi-factor authentication”
May 25, 2023
NHS rolls out new ‘lifeline’ combination therapy
Hundreds of women with advanced womb cancer in England are to be offered a new ‘lifeline’ option from today, as … Read More “NHS rolls out new ‘lifeline’ combination therapy”
May 24, 2023
Junior doctors in Scotland offered 14.5% pay rise
Junior doctors in Scotland have been offered a 14.5% pay rise. The new offer from the Scottish government, which covers … Read More “Junior doctors in Scotland offered 14.5% pay rise”
May 23, 2023
NHS rolls out order-to-home hepatitis C tests
Tens of thousands of people at increased risk of hepatitis C will be able to confidentially order self-testing kits to … Read More “NHS rolls out order-to-home hepatitis C tests”
May 22, 2023
My Competencies
Core Competency #80 – Health needs assessment Provides data to support assessment process. May collate data in readiness for analysis … Read More “My Competencies”
May 19, 2023
GPs struggling to recruit staff
At the end of March, Government documents confirmed that the global sum would increase to £102.28 unweighted per registered patient … Read More “GPs struggling to recruit staff”
May 18, 2023
NHS cuts longest waits
The head of the NHS in England has hailed the ‘great strides’ the health service is making, as new figures … Read More “NHS cuts longest waits”