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NEWS: Government adds GPNs to ARRS
As reported by Nursing Times, general practice nurses (GPNs) are set to be included in the additional roles reimbursement scheme (ARRS) as part of next year’s keep reading
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NEWS: BMA rejects government offer on GP contract
As reported by GP Online, The British Medical Association (BMA) has voted against the proposed 1.9% funding increase for GP practices in England, citing concerns over financial keep reading
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NEWS: Structured telehealth: A lifeline against loneliness
As reported by National Health Executive, the BASIL+ trial finds that weekly phone calls prove to be a vital antidote against loneliness and depression, offering a ray of keep reading
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NEWS: MAP overuse hinders doctors
As reported by The BMA, overuse of MAPs in the NHS is exacerbating doctors’ workloads and compromising patient care, warns a BMA report, revealing concerns among keep reading
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NEWS: Sharp surge in hospitalisations as flu and norovirus peak
As reported by The Independent, England witnesses a significant rise in flu and norovirus cases, reaching a new high for the season, leading to strained NHS resources and keep reading
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NEWS: Patients struggle with online GP services
As reported by BBC News, a Healthwatch report reveals that many patients in Surrey, particularly those with language barriers or low-tech confidence, feel “helpless and lost” keep reading
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NEWS: NHS launches genetic testing drive for cancer risk
As reported by NHS England, tens of thousands with Jewish ancestry will undergo genetic testing for BRCA gene faults, as the NHS initiates a programme aiming to keep reading
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NEWS: Urgent action needed to address rising heatwave deaths
As reported by The Guardian, with over 4,500 heatwave-related deaths in 2022 and projections reaching 10,000 per year by 2050, a parliamentary committee urges a robust keep reading
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NEWS: Health secretary orders urgent review
As reported by National Health Executive, Victoria Atkins instructs the CQC to conduct a special review into Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, where Valdo Calocane was treated, keep reading
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Major mental health investigation announced
As reported by DfE, The Healthcare Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) reveals terms for a comprehensive review into mental health settings, aiming to enhance patient, staff, and keep reading