December 16, 2020
GPs in England to begin offering Pfizer jab
GP practices in more than 100 locations will receive their first deliveries of the vaccine later, the NHS said. GP … Read More “GPs in England to begin offering Pfizer jab”
Category: Patient and Community Issues
December 15, 2020
Patients urged to get flu vaccine before Christmas
Health chiefs urge those with long-term health conditions to get their flu jab, as PHE analysis shows 6 in 10 … Read More “Patients urged to get flu vaccine before Christmas”
December 11, 2020
Hospital takeover of GP practices
GP practices taken over by hospitals have been able to offer patients access to a wider range of healthcare professionals … Read More “Hospital takeover of GP practices”
December 10, 2020
The latest annual report on cervical screening
Cervical Screening Programme, England 2019-20 presents information on women aged 25-64 who were invited for regular screening. In total, 4.63m … Read More “The latest annual report on cervical screening”
December 9, 2020
Will the EHIC still be valid after Brexit?
The EHIC currently entitles patients to state-provided medical treatment if they fall ill or have an accident in any EU … Read More “Will the EHIC still be valid after Brexit?”
December 8, 2020
GP Access
NHS England says the way you access your GP is changing to ensure everyone get the best possible care safely … Read More “GP Access”
December 7, 2020
Integrated care systems
Over the last two years, ICSs have been formed across England. In an integrated care system, NHS organisations, in partnership … Read More “Integrated care systems”
December 4, 2020
GP practice staff ‘undecided’ about committing to Covid ES
Four in 10 (42%) professionals working in London practices are ‘undecided’ about whether or not they will sign-up to the … Read More “GP practice staff ‘undecided’ about committing to Covid ES”
December 3, 2020
NHS Standard Contract 2021/22
NHS England is now consulting on significant changes to the Contract, to take effect from 1 April 2021, to the … Read More “NHS Standard Contract 2021/22”
December 2, 2020
Cancer advances delay due to pandemic
A survey of more than 200 scientists at the Institute of Cancer Research suggested research could be delayed by six … Read More “Cancer advances delay due to pandemic”