


Global coronavirus cases pass 50 million
Europe, with more than 12.5 million cases and 305,700 deaths, is again a hotspot after being the first epicentre of … Read More “Global coronavirus cases pass 50 million”

Skin cancer drug not cost effective
NICE has today (Thursday 5 November 2020) started a consultation on draft guidance which does not recommend the routine use … Read More “Skin cancer drug not cost effective”

Video consultations in secondary care
Video consultations offer benefits for health care professionals, reducing travel time and stress, and enabling more flexible working, meaning more … Read More “Video consultations in secondary care”

Give GPs a ‘green fund’ to cut carbon emissions
The BMA’s GP Committee has written to primary care minister Jo Churchill to ask for a ‘green fund’ to be … Read More “Give GPs a ‘green fund’ to cut carbon emissions”

UK flu vaccination supply protected
Government announces restrictions on the export of supplies of flu vaccines to protect supplies for UK patients. The Department of … Read More “UK flu vaccination supply protected”

PM warns of virus deaths
The PM will say there is “no alternative” as he seeks to win support for a planned four-week lockdown in … Read More “PM warns of virus deaths”

New lockdown announced
Lockdown is the measure nobody “wanted”, but now multiple European countries have decided they “need”. The aim is simple – … Read More “New lockdown announced”

Rise in mental health problems
One in six children and young people had a probable mental health disorder in July during the first wave, compared … Read More “Rise in mental health problems”

Bid for £12.2m fund
NHS England has released £12.2m for GP practices to cover the ‘reasonable additional’ costs of delivering this year’s expanded flu … Read More “Bid for £12.2m fund”