December 29, 2021
Smoking
Teenagers whose parents smoke are four times more likely to take it up themselves, experts have warned. As part of … Read More “Smoking”
Category: Patient and Community Issues
December 28, 2021
Workload prioritisation
The College has published updated guidance on workload prioritisation for practices during the implementation of the accelerated booster vaccination campaign. … Read More “Workload prioritisation”
December 24, 2021
Welsh practices told to change morning triaging
GP practices in Wales have been told they must stop releasing daily appointments in the morning, as part of a … Read More “Welsh practices told to change morning triaging”
December 23, 2021
phenylketonuria (PKU) drug available for all
A deal has been struck by the NHS to secure a non-branded ‘generic’ version of the drug, sapropterin dihydrochloride, for patients with … Read More “phenylketonuria (PKU) drug available for all”
December 22, 2021
Vulnerable NHS patients to be offered new drug
A new Covid drug designed to reduce the risk of vulnerable patients needing hospital treatment will be available on the … Read More “Vulnerable NHS patients to be offered new drug”
December 21, 2021
Integrating health and social care
Each of the UK’s four countries has a long-standing goal to integrate healthand social care services, which has been a … Read More “Integrating health and social care”
December 16, 2021
General Practice Access Routes
Download or order resources, such as leaflets, posters, guides and resource packs for all campaigns. Read more – Public Health … Read More “General Practice Access Routes”
December 15, 2021
New booster target
A new target has been set to offer boosters to all adults who want one by the end of the … Read More “New booster target”
December 14, 2021
Busiest November ever
Last month was also the second busiest November on record for A&E with more than two million patients seen at … Read More “Busiest November ever”
December 9, 2021
£700 million to support NHS this winter
Hospitals across the country will benefit from a share of £700 million to expand wards, install modular operating theatres, upgrade … Read More “£700 million to support NHS this winter”