November 11, 2020
Global coronavirus cases pass 50 million
Europe, with more than 12.5 million cases and 305,700 deaths, is again a hotspot after being the first epicentre of … Read More “Global coronavirus cases pass 50 million”
Category: Patient and Community Issues
November 10, 2020
Skin cancer drug not cost effective
NICE has today (Thursday 5 November 2020) started a consultation on draft guidance which does not recommend the routine use … Read More “Skin cancer drug not cost effective”
November 9, 2020
Video consultations in secondary care
Video consultations offer benefits for health care professionals, reducing travel time and stress, and enabling more flexible working, meaning more … Read More “Video consultations in secondary care”
November 4, 2020
PM warns of virus deaths
The PM will say there is “no alternative” as he seeks to win support for a planned four-week lockdown in … Read More “PM warns of virus deaths”
November 3, 2020
New lockdown announced
Lockdown is the measure nobody “wanted”, but now multiple European countries have decided they “need”. The aim is simple – … Read More “New lockdown announced”
November 2, 2020
Rise in mental health problems
One in six children and young people had a probable mental health disorder in July during the first wave, compared … Read More “Rise in mental health problems”
October 30, 2020
Bid for £12.2m fund
NHS England has released £12.2m for GP practices to cover the ‘reasonable additional’ costs of delivering this year’s expanded flu … Read More “Bid for £12.2m fund”
October 29, 2020
Support for armed forces families in England
Whilst most armed forces families enjoy healthy lives, the unique circumstances of military life can cause pressure for some, and … Read More “Support for armed forces families in England”
October 28, 2020
12-minute Covid nasal swab test
The nasal swab test, which will cost £120, will be available in selected Boots pharmacy stores in the UK to … Read More “12-minute Covid nasal swab test”
October 27, 2020
Better hospital food
A new blueprint for hospital food has been launched by food and health professionals following a review led by chef … Read More “Better hospital food”