June 2, 2023
‘Escalation routes’ should be set up
GP practices are contractually required to offer an ‘appropriate response’ to patients the first time they get in contact, by … Read More “‘Escalation routes’ should be set up”
Category: Population Care
June 1, 2023
Sir Andy Murray OBE backs ‘parkrun for the NHS’
Britain’s most successful male tennis player, Andy Murray, is encouraging people across the UK to take part in ‘parkrun for … Read More “Sir Andy Murray OBE backs ‘parkrun for the NHS’”
May 31, 2023
Vaping: Government plans under-age crackdown
A loophole allowing retailers to give free vape samples to children is set to be closed. There will also be … Read More “Vaping: Government plans under-age crackdown”
May 30, 2023
World-first NHS test
The NHS is set to introduce a new genetic blood-matching test for thousands living with sickle-cell disease or thalassemia that … Read More “World-first NHS test”
May 29, 2023
My Competencies
Core Competency #81 – Service performance indicators Will have an awareness of terminology. May gather/collate data to monitor performance (Administrative … Read More “My Competencies”
May 25, 2023
NHS rolls out new ‘lifeline’ combination therapy
Hundreds of women with advanced womb cancer in England are to be offered a new ‘lifeline’ option from today, as … Read More “NHS rolls out new ‘lifeline’ combination therapy”
May 24, 2023
Junior doctors in Scotland offered 14.5% pay rise
Junior doctors in Scotland have been offered a 14.5% pay rise. The new offer from the Scottish government, which covers … Read More “Junior doctors in Scotland offered 14.5% pay rise”
May 23, 2023
NHS rolls out order-to-home hepatitis C tests
Tens of thousands of people at increased risk of hepatitis C will be able to confidentially order self-testing kits to … Read More “NHS rolls out order-to-home hepatitis C tests”
May 22, 2023
My Competencies
Core Competency #80 – Health needs assessment Provides data to support assessment process. May collate data in readiness for analysis … Read More “My Competencies”
May 18, 2023
NHS cuts longest waits
The head of the NHS in England has hailed the ‘great strides’ the health service is making, as new figures … Read More “NHS cuts longest waits”