November 4, 2020
PM warns of virus deaths
The PM will say there is “no alternative” as he seeks to win support for a planned four-week lockdown in … Read More “PM warns of virus deaths”
Category: Risk Management
November 3, 2020
New lockdown announced
Lockdown is the measure nobody “wanted”, but now multiple European countries have decided they “need”. The aim is simple – … Read More “New lockdown announced”
October 28, 2020
12-minute Covid nasal swab test
The nasal swab test, which will cost £120, will be available in selected Boots pharmacy stores in the UK to … Read More “12-minute Covid nasal swab test”
October 22, 2020
The state of health care
Since the arrival of COVID-19, we inhabit a different world, in which all these things remain true, but so much … Read More “The state of health care”
October 21, 2020
The split between science and politics
“Following the science” was a phrase we heard a lot of earlier in the year. It’s what, we were repeatedly … Read More “The split between science and politics”
October 20, 2020
Sustained community transmission
At a time, when parts of the UK are going into tougher lockdown measures, new guidance about infection control is … Read More “Sustained community transmission”
October 19, 2020
(PPE) strategy: stabilise and build resilience
This strategy sets out how the UK government is moving beyond the emergency COVID-19 response to stabilise and build resilience. … Read More “(PPE) strategy: stabilise and build resilience”
October 16, 2020
100 GP practices closed
An estimated 350,000 patients were forced to move to a new surgery. GP leaders said contract changes in England in … Read More “100 GP practices closed”
October 12, 2020
Changes to the GP contract
The letter provides information about changes to the GP contracts from 1 October 2020. It is being sent to all … Read More “Changes to the GP contract”
October 9, 2020
Business continuity plans
Community pharmacies and their pharmacy PCN leads have already been incentivised to have business continuity plans in place in the … Read More “Business continuity plans”