Health & Patient Care
MDU advises GPs to review dog policies
The MDU has released an article outlining the reasons why GPs should review dog policies at their practices The Medical Defence Union (MDU) is advising keep reading
Month: April 2019
Health & Patient Care
NHS Scotland approves three new medicines
The NHS has approved three new drugs for use across Scotland, as reported by the BBC NHS Scotland has approved the use of new medicines keep reading
News
100,000 NHS workers unable to make ends meet
Tens of thousands of NHS workers are struggling due to very low wages, with many only earning just over £16,000 a year Around 100,000 NHS keep reading
Health Tech
The social media diet
In a current trial, hundreds of people will receive therapy to counteract the impact of harmful social media as part of a new NHS service keep reading
Uncategorized
New cervical cancer screening campaign – what can practices do to help?
Cervical cancer screening rates are at a 20-year low, says Public Health England. To encourage more women to get tested, it’s created a new campaign. keep reading
Health & Patient Care
Men account for 92% of all workplace deaths
The 10-16 of June marks Men’s Health Week; now, more than ever, it’s apparent that men’s health – both physically and mentally – should be keep reading
Compliance
GPs will be required to use NHS app
As reported by the HSJ, the NHS’s chief digital officer has confirmed that GPs across the country will be required to use the NHS app keep reading
Management
Scottish practice could turn away patients booking appointments in person
As reported by The Herald, patients trying to book GP appointments in person could be turned away Links Medical Centre in Edinburgh has informed patients keep reading
Health & Patient Care
New hypertension guidance consultation
Thousands more people are likely to be offered blood pressure-lowering drugs as part of a drive to prevent heart attacks and strokes. The new guidance keep reading
Health Tech
New NHS organisation created to improve access to innovative technology
A new group – named NHSX – will create better access to innovative technology for patients, clinicians and carers The government has announced that digital keep reading