August 17, 2020
Virus continued to decline in June
Findings show a continued reduction in the virus as some restrictions were eased. The research, which examines levels of infection … Read More “Virus continued to decline in June”
Category: Patient and Community Issues
August 14, 2020
£28k to host medical undergraduate
DHSC said it will introduce a national minimum tariff for undergraduate placements in primary care. BMA GP committee executive team … Read More “£28k to host medical undergraduate”
August 12, 2020
£172m for thousands more apprentice nurses in England
Nursing apprenticeships offer an alternative to full-time university courses. The Royal College of Nursing welcomed the move but said the … Read More “£172m for thousands more apprentice nurses in England”
August 11, 2020
Community services proved essential
Without greater investment and support from the government, their vital contribution is at risk . The Community Network calls for … Read More “Community services proved essential”
August 10, 2020
Talking therapies in England
New annual figures have been released by NHS Digital on referrals to talking therapies in England during 2019-20. Information includes … Read More “Talking therapies in England”
August 7, 2020
Covid-19 pandemic has digitally transformed the NHS for the better
From now on, all consultations should be teleconsultations unless there’s a compelling clinical reason not to. GP leaders warned that … Read More “Covid-19 pandemic has digitally transformed the NHS for the better”
August 5, 2020
New 90-minute tests
Half a million of the new rapid swab tests, called LamPORE, will be available from next week . Swab and … Read More “New 90-minute tests”
August 3, 2020
New obesity strategy
The urgency of tackling the obesity time bomb has been brought to the fore by evidence of the link to … Read More “New obesity strategy”
July 31, 2020
Mental health specialists and community services
These should be included as standard services in general practice. The current situation has left GPs having to support people … Read More “Mental health specialists and community services”
July 29, 2020
GPs will be encouraged prescribe cycling
No, not a new prescription drug, but exercise. The government estimates that overweight and obesity related conditions are costing the … Read More “GPs will be encouraged prescribe cycling”