June 14, 2023
Covid inquiry
A massive inquiry to understand the UK’s response to, and the impact of, the Covid-19 pandemic, throws its doors open … Read More “Covid inquiry”
Category: Patient and Community Issues
June 8, 2023
Final four weeks to get spring booster
The NHS is encouraging people to come forward for their spring booster ahead of the seasonal campaign coming to a … Read More “Final four weeks to get spring booster”
June 7, 2023
Doctors failed to spot cancer ‘red flags’
Failing to test her for colon cancer, she was not diagnosed until almost a year later, after vomiting blood. The … Read More “Doctors failed to spot cancer ‘red flags’”
June 6, 2023
NHS measures to improve eye care
The NHS is today publishing new clinical guidance which could reduce waiting times for eye care services for patients in … Read More “NHS measures to improve eye care”
June 2, 2023
‘Escalation routes’ should be set up
GP practices are contractually required to offer an ‘appropriate response’ to patients the first time they get in contact, by … Read More “‘Escalation routes’ should be set up”
June 1, 2023
Sir Andy Murray OBE backs ‘parkrun for the NHS’
Britain’s most successful male tennis player, Andy Murray, is encouraging people across the UK to take part in ‘parkrun for … Read More “Sir Andy Murray OBE backs ‘parkrun for the NHS’”
May 31, 2023
Vaping: Government plans under-age crackdown
A loophole allowing retailers to give free vape samples to children is set to be closed. There will also be … Read More “Vaping: Government plans under-age crackdown”
May 30, 2023
World-first NHS test
The NHS is set to introduce a new genetic blood-matching test for thousands living with sickle-cell disease or thalassemia that … Read More “World-first NHS test”
May 25, 2023
NHS rolls out new ‘lifeline’ combination therapy
Hundreds of women with advanced womb cancer in England are to be offered a new ‘lifeline’ option from today, as … Read More “NHS rolls out new ‘lifeline’ combination therapy”
May 24, 2023
Junior doctors in Scotland offered 14.5% pay rise
Junior doctors in Scotland have been offered a 14.5% pay rise. The new offer from the Scottish government, which covers … Read More “Junior doctors in Scotland offered 14.5% pay rise”