September 23, 2022
How to be a ‘locum’ practice manager
Most people have heard of a locum doctor. Perhaps you’re even familiar with a locum cleric. But what about a … Read More “How to be a ‘locum’ practice manager”
Category: Patient and Community Issues
September 21, 2022
Contaminated blood transfusions
In what has been called the worst treatment disaster in the history of the NHS, one group infected was given … Read More “Contaminated blood transfusions”
September 14, 2022
Covid infections lowest since last October
Fewer than a million people had the virus in the last week of August – about one in 70, down … Read More “Covid infections lowest since last October”
September 13, 2022
Public perceptions of health
This report highlights findings from the second survey in our programme of public perceptions research, delivered in partnership with Ipsos … Read More “Public perceptions of health”
September 9, 2022
Offer patients an appointment within seven days
Practices should offer patients an appointment within seven days and, if unable to do so, offer a slot with other … Read More “Offer patients an appointment within seven days”
September 8, 2022
Know Your Numbers! Week
Know Your Numbers! Week is the UK’s biggest blood pressure testing and awareness event. Hundreds of organisations take part, setting … Read More “Know Your Numbers! Week”
September 7, 2022
Millions invited for booster jabs
Although infections are falling, health bosses are predicting a resurgence of Covid and flu this autumn and winter. They are … Read More “Millions invited for booster jabs”
September 6, 2022
CQC clinical searches
The CQC has developed a suite of clinical searches which are now routinely used when carrying out inspections of GP … Read More “CQC clinical searches”
September 1, 2022
COVID-19 on health and inequalities
A year on from publication of the Health Foundation’s impact inquiry, inequalities in COVID-19 mortality persist with mortality rates 3 … Read More “COVID-19 on health and inequalities”
August 31, 2022
Statin pills rarely cause muscle pain
The pills can protect against heart attacks and strokes, but have had some bad press because of a very rare … Read More “Statin pills rarely cause muscle pain”