Large proportion of NHS workers may have already had Covid-19
A large proportion of UK healthcare workers may already have been infected with Covid-19, according to new research led by the University of East Anglia...
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BGS responds to reports of a withdrawal of funding for COVID-19 rehabilitation
The British Geriatrics Society was alarmed to learn that there has been a U turn in Government policy regarding the provision of rehabilitation services for...
Covid-19: Not all patients develop protective antibodies
A laboratory test that has now been developed by a study group from MedUni Vienna is able to determine whether COVID-19 patients develop protective antibodies...
Children’s eczema rates rise due to frequent handwashing
Over half of British children are suffering with skin problems due to frequent handwashing and eczema rates are on the rise. With the increased need...
Community services proved essential in pandemic response
Community healthcare services have been critical in preventing hospitals from becoming overwhelmed during the coronavirus pandemic and in allowing people to receive the care they...
Self-isolation with covid-19 – what are the rules?
Despite lockdown loosening, self-isolation is still an important part of the covid-19 crisis for many people. As the situation and the rules change, it can...
Dogs: How to introduce face masks
Facial coverings during lockdown could make our dogs feel confused and concerned as they can’t read human facial expressions or cues. Dogs are really good...
Exercise – Staying covid-safe at the gym
Gyms are beginning to reopen after the covid-19 lockdown, which is great news for our physical and mental health. Many people have been regularly exercising...
Face masks and the law
It is now mandatory to wear face coverings in shops in England to reduce the transmission of Covid-19. As the wearing of face masks becomes...
Imperial COVID-19 vaccine trial expands to additional sites
Imperial College London's COVID-19 vaccine trial is expanding to additional sites throughout England. From next week, the ground-breaking vaccine, which has received more donations, will...
