Repeat testing in care homes
10,000 residents and staff across over 100 care homes will be given coronavirus tests. It forms part of the UK-wide … Read More “Repeat testing in care homes”
10,000 residents and staff across over 100 care homes will be given coronavirus tests. It forms part of the UK-wide … Read More “Repeat testing in care homes”
The CQC paused routine inspections in March and is now gearing up to start inspections again. GPC chair Dr Richard … Read More “CQC to restart inspections”
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) reports on the groups that should be prioritised for vaccination, if and … Read More “Priority groups for coronavirus”
The tests are designed to identify if a person is currently infected with coronavirus. More than 14,000 GP staff and … Read More “New saliva test pilot”
An NHS scheme which has seen 300,000 people get a fast, safe, face-to-face appointment with a local pharmacist is accelerating. … Read More “High street check-ups”
Almost all GP practices in England have signed up to the new Primary Care Network (PCN) contract for the next … Read More “Overwhelming take up of new primary care network contract”
Health now seems to be giving way to the economy. The chancellor added he would like to see the rule … Read More “PM launches review into 2m social distancing rule”
They have been allocated a share of £300 million to support the new Test and Trace service. Surely this would … Read More “Local authorities across England receive funding”
From this month, NHS England will help cystic fibrosis (CF) patients aged six years and over to be given a … Read More “Home-based spirometry”
That is to returning to normal services post covid-19. Many say that they will not be able to cope with … Read More “GPs lack confidence”