December 5, 2024
Less than three weeks left
As the huge effort to help avoid a ‘tripledemic’ this winter continues, people have until the end of 19 December … Read More “Less than three weeks left”
Category: Patient and Community Issues
December 4, 2024
Palliative care is not good enough
Fixing the struggling palliative care system must be an immediate priority for the government, say senior doctors, after a proposed … Read More “Palliative care is not good enough”
December 3, 2024
NHS makes fresh uptake appeal
Women are being urged to come forward for cervical screening as new figures show more than five million are not … Read More “NHS makes fresh uptake appeal”
November 28, 2024
NHS calls on public to use NHS 111 this winter
The campaign comes as the NHS ramps up its plans to deliver the safest possible care this winter, including the … Read More “NHS calls on public to use NHS 111 this winter”
November 27, 2024
Being a social drinker
At 31 years old, I was told by doctors that if I didn’t stop drinking alcohol, I could die. I … Read More “Being a social drinker”
November 26, 2024
Millions of patients benefitting
The NHS Federated Data Platform securely brings together data currently held in separate systems, making it easier for staff to … Read More “Millions of patients benefitting”
November 21, 2024
NHS busier than ever
Despite the continued pressure on hospitals, the overall waiting list fell for the first time since February. It reduced by … Read More “NHS busier than ever”
November 20, 2024
Gynaecology waiting lists double
Records show around three-quarters of a million (755,046) women’s health appointments are waiting to happen – up from 360,400 just … Read More “Gynaecology waiting lists double”
November 19, 2024
NHS rolls out ‘stop-smoking’ pill
Varenicline has been shown to work as well as vapes to help people stop smoking and be a more effective … Read More “NHS rolls out ‘stop-smoking’ pill”
November 15, 2024
CQC to halt registrations
The CQC is stopping applications for registration being made via its provider portal as development work is being planned ‘to … Read More “CQC to halt registrations”