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”
These should be included as standard services in general practice. The current situation has left GPs having to support people … Read More “Mental health specialists and community services”
Qualified GPs who are interested in coming back to the NHS will now able to access financial support worth up … Read More “Childcare costs for doctors”
No, not a new prescription drug, but exercise. The government estimates that overweight and obesity related conditions are costing the … Read More “GPs will be encouraged prescribe cycling”
The framework is in two sections. The first describes how organisations should support patients, their families and carers to be directly involved … Read More “Involving patients in patient safety”