March 6, 2025
Tens of thousands seek NHS advice
There were 32,432 visits to NHS breast screening advice pages last week (Monday 17 February – 24 February) – an … Read More “Tens of thousands seek NHS advice”
Category: Patient and Community Issues
March 5, 2025
UK death rate ‘reaches record low’
The UK death rate reached a record low last year, according to exclusive analysis carried out for BBC News. Mortality … Read More “UK death rate ‘reaches record low’”
March 4, 2025
NHS Chief to stand down
Amanda Pritchard has today formally notified the NHS England Board of her decision to stand down as chief executive at … Read More “NHS Chief to stand down”
March 3, 2025
My Competencies
Core Competency #40 – Networking with colleagues from other practices Maintains effective working relationships (Administrative Role) Oversees working relationships and … Read More “My Competencies”
February 28, 2025
BMA urges GPs to share experiences
GPs are being urged to share their experiences and opinions of working with physician associates (PAs), as part of a … Read More “BMA urges GPs to share experiences”
February 27, 2025
NHS rolls out life-changing treatment
Hundreds of children with severe epilepsy will be able to benefit from a groundbreaking new treatment on the NHS that … Read More “NHS rolls out life-changing treatment”
February 26, 2025
Norovirus hospital cases reach highest level ever
Data from NHS England showed 1,160 patients a day on average were in hospital with the vomiting bug last week … Read More “Norovirus hospital cases reach highest level ever”
February 25, 2025
England’s top doctors launch review
National Medical Director Professor Sir Stephen Powis and Chief Medical Officer Professor Sir Chris Whitty will lead the review as … Read More “England’s top doctors launch review”
February 24, 2025
My Competencies
Core Competency #39 – Working partnership Maintain effective working relationships with external NHS organisations (eg PCO, StHA (or equivalent) etc) … Read More “My Competencies”
February 20, 2025
NHS launches first-ever breast screening campaign
The NHS in England has today launched its first-ever awareness campaign to highlight the benefits of screening and encourage more … Read More “NHS launches first-ever breast screening campaign”