October 8, 2024
NHS kicks off COVID and flu jabs
Those eligible have been able to book appointments since Monday 23 September and with hundreds of thousands of slots still … Read More “NHS kicks off COVID and flu jabs”
October 7, 2024
My Competencies
Core Competency #19 – Confidentiality Is aware of policy and legal requirements and participates in activities to safeguard confidentiality. May … Read More “My Competencies”
October 4, 2024
The case for a bigger ARRS
A new Government and a new Prime Minister, Lord Darzi back in the frame, junior doctors accepting a 22% pay rise … Read More “The case for a bigger ARRS”
October 3, 2024
One in eight toddlers and primary school aged children obese
Around one in eight children aged between two and 10 in England are obese, an NHS survey published today found. New … Read More “One in eight toddlers and primary school aged children obese”
October 2, 2024
BMA takes ‘neutral position’
The doctors’ union, the BMA, says it will take “a neutral position” on the recommendations of a landmark review into … Read More “BMA takes ‘neutral position’”
October 1, 2024
National Patient Safety Alert
This National Patient Safety Alert has been issued by the NHS England National Patient Safety team, endorsed by the Royal … Read More “National Patient Safety Alert”
September 30, 2024
My Competencies
Core Competency #18 – Infection control May collate relevant information (Administrative Role) Coordinates infection control activity with lead clinician, equipment … Read More “My Competencies”
September 27, 2024
GPs take up flexible retirement
Thousands of healthcare staff, including almost 1,500 GPs and hospital doctors, have applied to partially retire following a change in … Read More “GPs take up flexible retirement”
September 26, 2024
NHS England instructs GPs to avoid hospital admissions
GP practices should be working with complex patients to ‘actively avoid hospital admissions’ this winter, according to NHS England. In … Read More “NHS England instructs GPs to avoid hospital admissions”
September 25, 2024
The cancers with longest treatment waits
Patients with cancers affecting the head and neck and bowel are the most likely to face long waits – just … Read More “The cancers with longest treatment waits”