January 23, 2025
Hospitals ‘jampacked’
Last week was the busiest yet for the NHS this winter, amid sky-high virus rates which have left hospitals ‘jampacked’ … Read More “Hospitals ‘jampacked’”
Category: Patient and Community Issues
January 22, 2025
Large UK-wide pandemic preparedness tests
Emergency service teams, local councils and government officials will take part in a full, multi-day pandemic preparedness exercise, to help … Read More “Large UK-wide pandemic preparedness tests”
January 21, 2025
Hundreds of people at increased cancer risk
Hundreds of people with Jewish ancestry in England have been identified as being at increased risk of cancer and offered … Read More “Hundreds of people at increased cancer risk”
January 20, 2025
My Competencies
Core Competency #34 – Complaints Will provide patients with information about Practice procedure. May also coordinate procedure for handling complaints … Read More “My Competencies”
January 16, 2025
Searches for NHS advice on childhood illnesses surge
Online searches for NHS advice on common childhood illnesses surged in 2024, according to new figures compiled by NHS England. … Read More “Searches for NHS advice on childhood illnesses surge”
January 15, 2025
Can the NHS afford it for all?
Ray, 62 from south London, became one of the first patients to receive the weight-loss jab Wegovy on the NHS … Read More “Can the NHS afford it for all?”
January 14, 2025
Busiest year on record for emergency services
NHS staff experienced the busiest year on record for A&E and ambulance services last year, new figures show today, as … Read More “Busiest year on record for emergency services”
January 13, 2025
My Competencies
Core Competency #33 – Clinics/health promotion Coordinates junior and administrative support for services. May be involved in maintaining data recording … Read More “My Competencies”
January 10, 2025
Extra £889m in next GP contract
The Government has unveiled the first details of the next GP contract, including an extra £889m ‘on top of the … Read More “Extra £889m in next GP contract”
January 9, 2025
Major plan to cut waiting lists
As part of the elective reform plan, millions of people will receive quicker diagnosis and treatment to deliver routine care to … Read More “Major plan to cut waiting lists”