The Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice (CNSGP) — the newly launched, state-backed GP indemnity scheme — seems to have been received positively across the medical community says Maya Sushila, partner for clinical negligence at Moore [read more]

As the weather hots up leave requests can come in thick and fast as staff want to enjoy a well-deserved break. Here’s how you can, fairly and effectively, manager summer holiday requests Managing multiple leave [read more]

A blunder that saw 160,000 patient records wrongly archived is the latest unacceptable failing from Capita, says the BMA NHS England has written to GP practices to inform them that 160,000 patient records were mistakenly [read more]

A review of studies suggests a potentially useful link between gut bacteria and mental disorders People who experience anxiety symptoms might be helped by taking steps to regulate the microorganisms in their gut using probiotic [read more]

As reported by The Guardian, the number of mental health nurses in England has dropped dramatically over the last 10 years New figures from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) shows that the number of [read more]

Businesses and managers need to support their workforce to speak about, and prioritise, mental health and promote a healthy work-life balance – here’s why This is an edited version of an article which first appeared [read more]

Brexit may have been delayed, but the future is still as unclear as it ever was. A soft, hard or flexible exit from the EU are all possible outcomes, creating uncertainty among those who choose [read more]

A consortium of universities in the Midlands have been awarded a large dose of funding aimed at improving mental health in the workplace The Midlands Engine has awarded £6.8m of government funding to a consortium of [read more]

Experts in The BMJ have warned against the use of hormone treatment for mild thyroid problems Thyroid hormones should not be routinely offered to adults with a mildly underactive thyroid gland (known as subclinical hypothyroidism), [read more]

Scottish patients suffering with a life-threatening lung condition can now be monitored in the comfort of their own home using wearables and cloud technology This is an edited version of an article which first appeared [read more]

The Care Quality Commission plays a vital role in monitoring and managing the care quality of NHS providers – a position it also pholds for independent and private sector providers. In a new report, the [read more]

As reported by Digital Health, new research suggests that the NHS should supply personal technology to patients who could use it for the betterment of their health A new Social Market Foundation (SMF) report has [read more]

A new report highlights evidence that bowel cancer may be on the rise amongst adults aged 20-29 – and beyond – across Europe The rate of bowel cancer – otherwise known as colorectal cancer or [read more]

The NHS is experiencing a staffing ‘roadblock’, with more vacancies than there are candidates. It’s a long-standing problem caused by a multitude of factors – from Brexit to public sector pay policy – many of [read more]