January 8, 2025
PM sets out plan to tackle hospital backlog
Sir Keir Starmer also promised patients more choice over where they are treated, as he unveiled plans to tackle the … Read More “PM sets out plan to tackle hospital backlog”
Category: Patient and Community Issues
January 7, 2025
Hospital patients with flu quadrupled
New NHS data covering the Christmas and New Year period shows flu cases have continued to skyrocket, with over 5,000 … Read More “Hospital patients with flu quadrupled”
January 6, 2025
My Competencies
Core Competency #32 – Information Disseminates patient information. May also participate in production/updating of patient materials (Administrative Role) Will review, … Read More “My Competencies”
January 2, 2025
Hospitals trial AI
Two NHS hospital trusts in London are using AI technology to see if they can spot type 2 diabetes in … Read More “Hospitals trial AI”
December 30, 2024
My Competencies
Core Competency #31 – Reception Will supervise staff, and take responsibility for their work plans and may coordinate reception services … Read More “My Competencies”
December 27, 2024
GPs face conflicting guidance
GP practices are facing confusion over different approaches to asthma diagnosis set out in the QOF and in the new … Read More “GPs face conflicting guidance”
December 24, 2024
NHS chief urges public to “unwrap the NHS App” this Christmas
As the health service combats its busiest ever start to winter, the NHS wants to ensure that patients have easy … Read More “NHS chief urges public to “unwrap the NHS App” this Christmas”
December 19, 2024
NHS winter vaccine bookings surge
The number of flu and COVID-19 jab appointments booked through the NHS’s national booking system more than doubled from 9,452 … Read More “NHS winter vaccine bookings surge”
December 18, 2024
One in four babies in England born by Caesarean
One out of every four babies is now born by Caesarean section, latest NHS data for England, external reveals. The proportion has increased … Read More “One in four babies in England born by Caesarean”
December 17, 2024
NHS artificial intelligence (AI) giving patients better care
The intervention will ensure that thousands of people get the support they need earlier, while also reducing demand on pressured … Read More “NHS artificial intelligence (AI) giving patients better care”