Many healthcare systems prohibit primary care physicians from dispensing the drugs they prescribe due to concerns that this encourages excessive, … Read More “Financial incentives and prescribing behaviour in primary care”
The Covid vaccination rollout has progressed at pace in the UK – more than 25 million people have now been … Read More “Staffing, IT and second doses”
Working with the NHS, photojournalists have captured the monumental collective effort of the largest vaccination programme in British history in … Read More “People behind the national vaccination effort”
The NHS said it would set out when 40 to 43-year-olds would be able to book appointments “in the coming … Read More “Vaccine rollout in England extends”
One consequence of inviting local clinicians to amend the nationally prepared list of clinically vulnerable people (the ‘shielded patient list’ … Read More “Covid 19: supporting the vulnerable during lockdown”
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advises that it’s preferable for pregnant women in the UK to be … Read More “New advice on COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women”
Several NHS vaccine sites are extending their opening hours during Ramadan Receiving a Covid-19 vaccine does not break the fast … Read More “Covid vaccine does not break Ramadan fast”
This report outlines the views of healthcare leaders on the white paper, the implications for the forthcoming health and care … Read More “Legislating on the future of health and care in England”
This document sets out guidance for practices and primary care networks (PCNs) to support accurate categorisation of appointments. It also … Read More “Standardised GP Appointment Categories”
This updated guidance sets out the changes required to the service from April 2021, as per the requirements set out … Read More “Structured medication reviews”