July 27, 2021
Mental health access standards
The NHS is set to take another major step towards improving patient access to mental health services with the introduction … Read More “Mental health access standards”
July 26, 2021
Alcoholic liver deaths increased by 21%
Increased alcohol consumption during the pandemic, particularly amongst heavy drinkers, is likely driving an unprecedented acceleration in alcoholic liver disease … Read More “Alcoholic liver deaths increased by 21%”
July 23, 2021
Practice teams to prescribe fruit and veg
A Government-backed report recommended GPs should do so for people who have poor access to healthy food. Expecting practice teams … Read More “Practice teams to prescribe fruit and veg”
July 22, 2021
Almost 100% of people have antibodies after second vaccine
Imperial College London and Ipsos MORI have today published their latest antibody surveillance report showing, almost 100% of people tested … Read More “Almost 100% of people have antibodies after second vaccine”
July 21, 2021
Experts recommend Covid jabs for some under-18s in UK
Current advice is that 16 to 18-year-olds can be offered a Pfizer jab if they are in a priority group, … Read More “Experts recommend Covid jabs for some under-18s in UK”
July 20, 2021
Continue to wear face coverings in healthcare settings
Public Health England’s infection prevention control guidelines and hospital visiting guidance are set to remain in place for all staff … Read More “Continue to wear face coverings in healthcare settings”
July 19, 2021
Waits for treatment drop
Patients waiting longer than 18 weeks for elective care dropped by more than 80,000 while those waiting more than a … Read More “Waits for treatment drop”
July 16, 2021
Receptionists helpful during Covid second wave
The figures, which are based on responses from 850,206 patients collected between 4 January and 6 April 2021, also showed … Read More “Receptionists helpful during Covid second wave”
July 15, 2021
Digital playbooks
The digital playbooks have been developed to support clinical teams to reimagine and redesign care pathways by showcasing tried and … Read More “Digital playbooks”
July 14, 2021
Hope for diagnostic tests
Imperial College London researchers found a pattern of rogue antibodies in the blood of a small number of people with … Read More “Hope for diagnostic tests”