September 13, 2023
Covid vaccines at care homes
The NHS is starting to give booster shots of Covid and flu vaccine to older people living in care homes … Read More “Covid vaccines at care homes”
Category: Patient and Community Issues
September 11, 2023
AMSPAR Professional Standards
PART ONE Self-Performance (SP) Designed to allow aspiring and existing leaders and managers to make and use of informed processes … Read More “AMSPAR Professional Standards”
September 8, 2023
Third of practices ‘still have incorrect settings’ for automatic access
A third of GP practices are not yet ready to provide prospective records access to patients, as they ‘still have … Read More “Third of practices ‘still have incorrect settings’ for automatic access”
September 7, 2023
Nearly 1 in 2 adults in England do not feel confident in spotting signs of a heart attack
A new survey published today by NHS England has revealed a lack of confidence among the public in recognising the … Read More “Nearly 1 in 2 adults in England do not feel confident in spotting signs of a heart attack”
September 6, 2023
NHS gets limited stock of Wegovy weight-loss jab
Some NHS patients could be prescribed the Wegovy weight-loss drug after limited stock arrived in the UK. The injection will … Read More “NHS gets limited stock of Wegovy weight-loss jab”
September 5, 2023
NHS flu and covid vaccine programmes brought forward
The adult covid and flu vaccination programmes had been due to start in October to maximise protection over the winter … Read More “NHS flu and covid vaccine programmes brought forward”
September 4, 2023
AMSPAR Professional Standards
PART ONE Self-Performance (SP) Designed to allow aspiring and existing leaders and managers to make and use of informed processes … Read More “AMSPAR Professional Standards”
September 1, 2023
Nurses could leave general practice
The role of general practice nurses (GPNs) is being ‘devalued’ by the additional roles reimbursement scheme (ARRS), a leading nursing … Read More “Nurses could leave general practice”
August 31, 2023
NHS blood pressure checks
The NHS is expanding blood pressure checks available in local communities including barbershops, mosques and at a dominoes club, as … Read More “NHS blood pressure checks”
August 30, 2023
Equal access to public defibrillators
Heart experts are calling for equal and quick access to the life-saving machines at all times of day and night. … Read More “Equal access to public defibrillators”