March 12, 2020
Health Minister has covid-19
The day before the budget (11/3/20), it was announced that Nadine Dorries, Health Minister and Conservative MP has been diagnosed … Read More “Health Minister has covid-19”
March 11, 2020
The diversity of the NHS
NHS England have confirmed that ‘ensuring diversity’ is addressed at the highest levels in the NHS and have pledged a … Read More “The diversity of the NHS”
March 10, 2020
CQC inspections continue
There have been growing concerns that continuing with planned CQC visits at this time would be adding more pressure to … Read More “CQC inspections continue”
March 9, 2020
Covid-19 first fatality
As the UK announced its first fatality at the hands of the coronavirus outbreak and the number of confirmed cases … Read More “Covid-19 first fatality”
March 6, 2020
Drive through testing available
Following increased numbers of calls to 111, a referral service has been set up in West London for patients who … Read More “Drive through testing available”
March 5, 2020
Stress and burnout
75% of GP’s say that the stress of doing their work is far worse than when they first joined the … Read More “Stress and burnout”
March 4, 2020
Business as usual but..
Following an emergency COBRA meeting on Monday, the government has confirmed that a worsening of the coronavirus outbreak is set … Read More “Business as usual but..”
March 3, 2020
Prison and health inequality
Could prisons be an opportunity to address serious health inequalities? Or do they lead to worse health for people living … Read More “Prison and health inequality”
March 2, 2020
Two goals for the NHS
No, not a football score. Matt Hancock revealed his vision for the NHS as part of his address to the … Read More “Two goals for the NHS”
February 28, 2020
PCN spending spree
Not quite. NHS England has confirmed that unused resources may be available to top up the reimbursement of staff employed … Read More “PCN spending spree”