July 10, 2020
35,000 extra UK cancer deaths
There are concerns routine screenings, urgent referrals and treatments have been delayed or cancelled. Scientists suggest there could be at … Read More “35,000 extra UK cancer deaths”
Category: Patient and Community Issues
July 9, 2020
Online COVID-19 rehab service
People who are suffering long-term effects of coronavirus will benefit from a revolutionary on-demand recovery service. It follows the building … Read More “Online COVID-19 rehab service”
July 8, 2020
PM’s as partners
After initially announcing that PM’s would be excluded from the new Partnership scheme launched on 1st July, it appears NHS … Read More “PM’s as partners”
July 7, 2020
Health and social care key issues
This briefing brings together and summarises some of the key issues that Members have raised on behalf of their constituents … Read More “Health and social care key issues”
July 6, 2020
HEE launches new resource pack
New resources are aimed at easing student doctors into Foundation training and supporting them during the programme. The resources will … Read More “HEE launches new resource pack”
July 2, 2020
NICE guidance does not recommend siponimod
NICE has issued draft guidance for public consultation which does not recommend siponimod for treating secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). … Read More “NICE guidance does not recommend siponimod”
July 1, 2020
People seriously ill need screening for PTSD
More than 100,000 people have been treated in hospital for the coronavirus. The experts said regular check ups should last … Read More “People seriously ill need screening for PTSD”
June 30, 2020
Repeat testing in care homes
10,000 residents and staff across over 100 care homes will be given coronavirus tests. It forms part of the UK-wide … Read More “Repeat testing in care homes”
June 26, 2020
CQC to restart inspections
The CQC paused routine inspections in March and is now gearing up to start inspections again. GPC chair Dr Richard … Read More “CQC to restart inspections”
June 25, 2020
Priority groups for coronavirus
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) reports on the groups that should be prioritised for vaccination, if and … Read More “Priority groups for coronavirus”