Some medics have been asked for proof they are trained in areas such as preventing radicalisation. Registered healthcare practitioners should … Read More “‘bureaucracy’ in bid to join Covid vaccine effort”
A second Covid vaccine (from Oxford/AstraZeneca) has now been authorised by MHRA for use in the United Kingdom. Simon Stevens, … Read More “New vaccination”
On average, flu kills over 11,000 people each year – some years this number is much higher. This guidance describes … Read More “Flu vaccines and the COVID-19 response”
In what has been a challenging 2020, the start to 2021 will also be a time for resilience. AMSPAR wishes … Read More “Happy New Year”
Given the second wave and the new more transmissible variant of the virus, it is clear that this winter will … Read More “Operational priorities”
Hospitals in England are currently treating more Covid patients than at the peak of the first wave in April. The … Read More “Health workers ‘back in eye of storm’”
Patients and the public are now hearing and responding to the message that general practice everywhere is and will continue … Read More “SUPPORTING GENERAL PRACTICE”
Referrals should be made on the basis of ongoing symptoms and impact on the patients’ life, not the severity of … Read More “Long Covid referral after just four weeks”
An unusual end to an unusual year. For all Health staff and other key workers, a big thank you from … Read More “Merry Christmas”
This case study describes how two practices have adapted their ways of working during the coronavirus pandemic by offering ‘drive … Read More “Primary Care Network: ‘Drive thru’”