March 16, 2022
Covid infections rising again
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”
Category: Patient and Community Issues
March 15, 2022
NHS seeks views on proposed new standards for cancer
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”
March 11, 2022
CQC to scrap access-focused GP inspections
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”
March 10, 2022
Social care 360
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”
March 9, 2022
Another life-saving Covid drug identified
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”
March 8, 2022
Governing the health and care system
The NHS has evolved from an administered to a managed service with a complex overlay of competition, inspection and regulation. … Read More “Governing the health and care system”
March 4, 2022
CQC to scrap access-focused GP inspections
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”
March 3, 2022
Online platform to empower patients
Millions of patients on the waiting list for NHS care will be able to access support and check wait times … Read More “Online platform to empower patients”
March 2, 2022
Covid: Five things we still need to keep an eye on
The legal restrictions that ruled our lives for two long years are gone in England and on their way out … Read More “Covid: Five things we still need to keep an eye on”
March 1, 2022
Vaccination programme good value
A report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has said the NHS Vaccination Programme met “stretching and unprecedented targets” as it helped … Read More “Vaccination programme good value”