October 16, 2025
Huge increase in flu vaccination
New data today reveals 4.3 million people have received the flu vaccine – including 3.57 million last week alone – as … Read More “Huge increase in flu vaccination”
October 15, 2025
NHS waiting list rises
The hospital waiting list in England has risen for the third month in a row with experts warning the government’s … Read More “NHS waiting list rises”
October 14, 2025
Record summer of NHS activity
A record 4.60 million elective cases were managed by the NHS between June and August – up 138,000 on last … Read More “Record summer of NHS activity”
October 13, 2025
My Competencies
Core Competency #72 – Patient records Will organise flow of records and supervise data entry. May maintain records systems (Administrative … Read More “My Competencies”
October 10, 2025
NHS England sets out when GP practices can switch off
GP practices are only allowed to switch off online consultation tools in core hours in ‘exceptional circumstances’ and with ICB … Read More “NHS England sets out when GP practices can switch off”
NHS kicks off flu and COVID jabs
Vaccination teams across England are working to protect millions most at risk of getting seriously ill this winter by building … Read More “NHS kicks off flu and COVID jabs”
October 8, 2025
Every GP practice now has to offer online booking
The move, ordered by the government, is aimed at reducing the so-called ‘8am scramble’ to get through to practices on … Read More “Every GP practice now has to offer online booking”
October 7, 2025
NHS going online
The innovative new model of care will not have a physical site, instead digitally connecting patients to expert clinicians anywhere … Read More “NHS going online”
October 6, 2025
My Competencies
Core Competency #71 – Project management (equipment/premises) Contributes as requested. May undertake information-gathering (Administrative Role) Liaises with external professionals and … Read More “My Competencies”
October 3, 2025
UK drug price rises necessary
The price the NHS pays for medicines will need to rise to stop a wave of pharmaceutical investment leaving the … Read More “UK drug price rises necessary”