Just one in 10 patients said they preferred face-to-face GP appointments during the Covid pandemic, and most wanted telephone consultations … Read More “Patients preferred telephone appointments”
A targeted new drug for a rare and aggressive form of lung cancer will be fast-tracked to eligible patients within … Read More “NHS fast tracks new ‘gamechanging’ drug for lung cancer”
People aged 75 and over, residents in care homes and those with weakened immune systems can now book an extra booster … Read More “Spring booster jab launches”
The House of Lords COVID-19 Committee today calls for improved resilience and preparedness for a volatile and uncertain future. As … Read More “Pandemic is a wake-up call”
An FOI to all CCGs in England revealed that there is still a lot of the Winter Access Fund (WAF) remains available, … Read More “£10m in unallocated funding”
Covid infections are increasing across the UK with about one in 25 people infected, according to the latest estimates from … Read More “Covid infections rising again”
The NHS is today launching a consultation on proposed new standards that will help diagnose more cancers earlier and save more lives. … Read More “NHS seeks views on proposed new standards for cancer”
The CQC will not resume focused inspections regarding GP access, which had formed part of the Government’s winter access plans. … Read More “CQC to scrap access-focused GP inspections”
Public expenditure on social care increased sharply, as the government channeled money into the sector to help fund the additional … Read More “Social care 360”
UK experts say they have found another life-saving drug that can help people ill with Covid. The anti-inflammatory baricitinib is … Read More “Another life-saving Covid drug identified”