June 19, 2020
Track and trace fails
Why does the NHS respond so poorly in the use of mainstream IT applications? Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: ‘NHS … Read More “Track and trace fails”
Category: Population Care
June 17, 2020
PM launches review into 2m social distancing rule
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”
June 16, 2020
Local authorities across England receive funding
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”
June 15, 2020
Home-based spirometry
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”
June 12, 2020
GPs lack confidence
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”
June 11, 2020
Restoration of community health services
As thoughts start to turn to how services will be offered post covid-19, new guidance has been issued for children … Read More “Restoration of community health services”
June 10, 2020
New face mask rules
This is not a news story about the general public, but the changes being introduced into hospitals. There is widespread … Read More “New face mask rules”
June 9, 2020
Tests offered to every care home
The target to offer test kits to every care home for over-65s by 6 June has been met. To ensure … Read More “Tests offered to every care home”
June 8, 2020
Resumption of Dental services
The goal is for patients and professionals is to resume the safe and effective provision of the full range of … Read More “Resumption of Dental services”
June 5, 2020
Routine appointments are necessary
NHS England recently suggested that GP practices should soon resume routine work, but only if it can be done ‘safely’. … Read More “Routine appointments are necessary”