The NHS Test and Trace app has been designed to work alongside traditional contact tracing services and testing, It uses … Read More “Test and Trace service reaches more than 250,000 people since launch”
Findings show a continued reduction in the virus as some restrictions were eased. The research, which examines levels of infection … Read More “Virus continued to decline in June”
DHSC said it will introduce a national minimum tariff for undergraduate placements in primary care. BMA GP committee executive team … Read More “£28k to host medical undergraduate”
The Government described the intention to create a COVID-19 general practice support fund to assist with the legitimate additional costs … Read More “Updates and guidance for general practice”
Nursing apprenticeships offer an alternative to full-time university courses. The Royal College of Nursing welcomed the move but said the … Read More “£172m for thousands more apprentice nurses in England”
Without greater investment and support from the government, their vital contribution is at risk . The Community Network calls for … Read More “Community services proved essential”
From now on, all consultations should be teleconsultations unless there’s a compelling clinical reason not to. GP leaders warned that … Read More “Covid-19 pandemic has digitally transformed the NHS for the better”
An exemption was originally put in place, at the beginning of June, which meant registered health and care professionals did … Read More “Health and care workers to self-isolate”
Half a million of the new rapid swab tests, called LamPORE, will be available from next week . Swab and … Read More “New 90-minute tests”
Remote consultations can provide both benefits and challenges for patients and GPs . 70% of respondents said telephone consultations increase … Read More “How GP care is accessed”