March 23, 2021
How might leadership roles evolve?
This report explores some of the implications of the Long Term Plan and its supporting plans on leadership within local … Read More “How might leadership roles evolve?”
March 22, 2021
NHS staff cared for 50% more non-COVID patients during winter peak
More than 100,000 patients seriously ill with the virus needed hospital admission for treatment in January, a third of all … Read More “NHS staff cared for 50% more non-COVID patients during winter peak”
March 19, 2021
GPs given a week to opt out of delivering phase two Covid vaccines
PCN groupings must decide as a whole whether they would like to continue delivering the vaccine, rather than at individual … Read More “GPs given a week to opt out of delivering phase two Covid vaccines”
March 18, 2021
Prioritising homeless people and rough sleepers
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”
March 17, 2021
Covid-19: Netherlands suspends use of AstraZeneca vaccine
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”
March 16, 2021
Capsule cameras to test for cancer
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”
March 15, 2021
GP standard operating procedures updated
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”
March 12, 2021
Blanket DNR orders
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”
March 11, 2021
NHS launches ‘Op Courage’
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’”
March 10, 2021
Nurses condemn ‘fundamentally flawed’ PPE rules
The Royal College of Nursing says the existing recommendations are based on out-of-date evidence.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”