Virtual GP appointments as effective as in-person care for some conditions
Virtual GP and other primary care consultations can be as effective as face-to-face appointments for a range of health conditions. This is according to a...
NHS
The NHS category focuses on the people, policies and challenges shaping the UK’s publicly funded health service. It offers thoughtful analysis of organisational change, workforce issues, funding and performance, along with debate on how to improve care delivery and health outcomes. From insights into frontline practice to discussion of strategic priorities and reforms, this category brings clarity to the complex forces influencing the future of health and care in the NHS.
Life support training to be delivered to nursing students
University of Gloucestershire has joined forces with the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to deliver trauma and life support training to nursing students alongside emergency...
Petition to improve care and safety of frail elderly inpatients
SFEI (Safeguarding Frail Elderly Inpatients), a leading advocate for the well-being of frail elderly patients, has announced the launch of a new nationwide campaign and...
Quality of primary care in general practice
Quality of primary care in general practice: Patient satisfaction with quality of care remains steady as general practice battles continuing high demand: Responding to the...
Insulting mental health support funding
Insulting mental health support funding: Psychology bodies slam government for paying lip service to nhs staff wellbeing with 'insulting' funding for mental health support. The...
Workforce plan attempting to handcuff dentists to sinking ship
The British Dental Association has expressed deep concern that the new NHS Long Term Workforce Plan is setting out aspirations to tie dental graduates to...
NHS Workforce Plan missing core elements
Responding to latest reports on the details expected in the NHS Workforce Plan, the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has warned that short-term solutions...
Painkiller capitals of England
A new study reveals that the North East and North Cumbria integrated care board is the painkiller capital of England. The study conducted by private...
Hope and female choice when it comes to fertility
Hope and female choice at the heart of a striking Fertility Trends 2021 report, but too many fertility patients are paying for their own medical...
Dr Google Will See You Now
Dr Google Will See You Now: Over two thirds of UK patients seek medical advice online due to long delays to see specialists More than...
