New NHS figures published today show that 3,790,826 people were in contact with services during 2023-24, compared to 2,726,721 in … Read More “NHS mental health services treat record 3.8 million people last year”
At least one NHS trust put in place a blanket “do-not-resuscitate” order for sick patients in the pandemic, the Covid … Read More “Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule”
The huge pressure on services saw many patients waiting too long for care, with four-hour performance remaining below the constitutional … Read More “Pressure on A&E continues”
Core Competency #20 – Ethics Awareness of issues and requirements of ethical practice. May take responsibility for dissemination of practice … Read More “My Competencies”
Dispensing fees that come into effect this month have been cut slightly for practices in England and Wales – while the … Read More “Dispensing fees slightly cut”
Hundreds of babies have begun to be tested for over 200 rare genetic conditions as part of a world-leading study … Read More “First newborn babies tested for over 200 genetic conditions”
Proposals to give terminally ill people in England and Wales the right to choose to end their life are to … Read More “MPs to get first vote on assisted dying for nine years”
Those eligible have been able to book appointments since Monday 23 September and with hundreds of thousands of slots still … Read More “NHS kicks off COVID and flu jabs”
Core Competency #19 – Confidentiality Is aware of policy and legal requirements and participates in activities to safeguard confidentiality. May … Read More “My Competencies”
A new Government and a new Prime Minister, Lord Darzi back in the frame, junior doctors accepting a 22% pay rise … Read More “The case for a bigger ARRS”