May 11, 2023
NHS publishes data following nurses strike
In summary, over 28 hours there were 7,600 cancellations in acute care. At the peak of the action, there were … Read More “NHS publishes data following nurses strike”
Category: Patient and Community Issues
May 10, 2023
Antibiotics prescribed at pharmacies to free up GP time
NHS England says its plan will free up 15m GP appointments over the next two years – around 2% of … Read More “Antibiotics prescribed at pharmacies to free up GP time”
May 4, 2023
NHS delivers one million spring covid jabs
The NHS Covid-19 Vaccination Programme has vaccinated more than one million people with a spring covid dose in just over … Read More “NHS delivers one million spring covid jabs”
May 2, 2023
Diagnostic tests for cancer patients
Hospitals are being asked to work towards a 10-day turnaround when delivering diagnostic test results to patients who have received … Read More “Diagnostic tests for cancer patients”
April 28, 2023
GPs must offer ‘appropriate response’
GPs will, from next month, be contractually obliged to offer a response to patients the first time they get in … Read More “GPs must offer ‘appropriate response’”
April 27, 2023
Hundreds of thousands set to receive spring Covid jabs
There are more than 725,000 chances to grab a jab this week as the NHS Covid-19 Vaccination Programme opens up … Read More “Hundreds of thousands set to receive spring Covid jabs”
April 26, 2023
Millions wait more than a fortnight to see a GP
Nearly five million patients each month in England wait more than a fortnight for a GP appointment. GPs were delivering … Read More “Millions wait more than a fortnight to see a GP”
April 21, 2023
Exception reporting rules for childhood immunisations
NHS England has clarified that exception reporting in specific circumstances for childhood immunisations. It now allows exception reporting, for example, … Read More “Exception reporting rules for childhood immunisations”
April 19, 2023
RCN nurses to strike on May bank holiday
The 48-hour walkout from 20:00 BST on 30 April to 20:00 on 2 May will involve NHS nurses in emergency … Read More “RCN nurses to strike on May bank holiday”
April 18, 2023
General Practice access routes
Helping patients to better understand the choice of access route to use when contacting a GP practice. The campaign can … Read More “General Practice access routes”