Fake news and scaremongering spread faster than the virus. How can we stay safe and sane during the COVID-19 pandemic despite media frenzy? Amol Rajan talks us through it This is an edited version of [read more]

What are the symptoms caused by the Covid-19 virus, how does it spread, and should you call a doctor? CREDIT: This is an edited version of an article that originally appeared on The Guardian What is [read more]

Four people who have been self-isolating due to illness tell us how they are coping CREDIT:This is an edited version of an article that originally appeared The Guardian Sheila Sheila O’Neill, the managing director of [read more]

As coronavirus is making us isolated, we need social media to connect more than ever. Healthcare professionals have taken to Twitter to share information, to plead with the public, and to share information and uplifting [read more]

Patients wanting appointments in North Somerset will have to be health screened by staff before being seen This is an edited version of an article first published by the Bristol Post A North Somerset medical [read more]

We’re a society more connected than ever before, yet so many of us are feeling isolated. Yet, one thing’s for sure; while you might feel on your own, you’re definitely not alone in feeling lonely. [read more]

While worrying news continues to dominate the headlines regarding the Coronavirus, we wanted to pull together some stories that are making us smile CREDIT:This is an edited version of an article that originally appeared on [read more]

The Royal College of General Practitioners has commented on the new guidance on personal protective equipment (PPE) Responding to new guidance on personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline clinicians, Professor Martin Marshall, chair of the [read more]

The British Medical Association (BMA), Care Provider Alliance (CPA), Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Royal College of General Practice (RCGP) have relesed a joint statement regarding advance care planning The statement reads as follows: The [read more]

As reported by BBC News, children across the UK will be off school for an indefinite period of time because of COVID-19, the coronavirus. Some are likely to be anxious, so how can parents help [read more]

As reported by the Royal College of General Practitioners, organisations representing the community health and social care workforce across Scotland have today written jointly to the cabinet secretary for health and sport to call for urgent [read more]

With COVID-19 meaning that many are choosing to self-isolate before things get worse, how do you remain mentally healthy if you’re stuck at home and still working? Lone working isn’t for everybody – in fact, [read more]

The Royal College of General Practitioners has responded to the government’s launch of coronavirus tests for frontline NHS staff Dr Jonathan Leach, joint honorary secretary Royal College of GPs, said: “The College has been calling for [read more]

The RCGP have convened a group of GP experts on emergency preparedness to answer these FAQs and are also bringing together helpful material from elsewhere to make this the ‘go to’ resource for GPs Questions [read more]