The number of CHC placements to the NHS continues to rise with 62,000 people eligible for Continuing Health Care funding in 2015/16. The reasons for this increase are well known; primarily an ageing population with [read more]
A new campaign to engage GPs in HIV testing was launched in September last year – the aim: to improve and expand sexual health and HIV care in general practice. Marie Cahalane speaks to Dr [read more]
Reports of significant national variations in dementia care suggest the challenge of transforming current approaches is proving difficult. Tim Martin investigates the efforts being made by the NHS to transform the future of dementia care [read more]
Credit: This story was first seen on the Grimsby Telegraph A new Minor Ailments Scheme has been established in North East Lincolnshire to provide local people with easy access to advice and medicine, and encourage self-care [read more]
Credit: This story was first seen on On Medica Community pharmacists should routinely be allowed to prescribe for long-term conditions (LTCs) as well as to refer people with LTCs directly to other health care professionals, [read more]
Obesity is a growing concern in the UK and beyond and there has been an increase in related illnesses. The RCGP has launched a new 2016-2019 clinical priority for physical activity and lifestyle to tackle [read more]
At the heart of NHS care stands general practice as an integral part of population health care. The challenge is catering to an ever-changing population – at present an aging one that is living longer [read more]
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