The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advises that local teams consider a universal offer to adults experiencing homelessness … Read More “Prioritising homeless people and rough sleepers”
The Dutch government said the move, which will last until at least 29 March, was a precaution. The Irish Republic … Read More “Covid-19: Netherlands suspends use of AstraZeneca vaccine”
The sort of thing you expect to see in a sci-fi movie or is it? The imaging technology, in a … Read More “Capsule cameras to test for cancer”
This guidance applies to general practices operating under contract to the NHS in England, including those providers that operate outside … Read More “GP standard operating procedures updated”
NHS England has issued a reminder to primary and secondary care staff that do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR) orders … Read More “Blanket DNR orders”
Doctors, nurses and other NHS staff will work with military charities to provide therapy, rehab services and, in extreme cases, … Read More “NHS launches ‘Op Courage’”
The Royal College of Nursing says the existing recommendations are based on out-of-date evidence. According to one estimate from data … Read More “Nurses condemn ‘fundamentally flawed’ PPE rules”
Letter from Dr Nikita Kanani and Ed Waller to Primary Care Network COVID vaccination sites, which describes forthcoming vaccine supply … Read More “Vaccination plans”
A new blueprint for delivering social care in England could help tens of thousands of adults each year who need care and support to live more independent lives. … Read More “People could live more independently if councils continue to deliver social care”
NHS England asked CCGs and local commissioners to help facilitate conversations between the venues and PCN and pharmacy sites. These … Read More “PCNs to host ‘roving’ vaccination sites”