Management
26,000 nurses left the NHS in 2017/18; better working conditions needed, BMA says
Analysis of NHS data has shown that 200,000 nurses left the NHS in 2017/18 According to NHS data analysed by the Labour party, over 10% keep reading
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Health & Patient Care
Suffolk to pour £2.6m into investigating the link between mental and physical health
As reported by the East Anglian Daily Times, millions of pounds are to be invested in breaking down the connections between mental and physical health keep reading
Management
How does GP gatekeeping impact healthcare?
Research has shown that perceptions of GP gatekeeping tend to be accurate, but that patient satisfaction with it can be low Research by the British keep reading
Legal
BMA secures fully-funded personal indemnity for GP trainees
The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced that GPs will no longer need to purchase additional indemnity as of April GP trainees will no longer keep reading
Management
Stripping Capita of cervical screening contract ‘only right’, BMA says
Following the scandal last year, which saw over 43,000 women not send their smear test information, Capita has been stripped of its contract Capita is keep reading
Health & Patient Care
Report highlights severe shortage of cancer consultants
As reported by Wales Online, a new study shows a worrying lack of clinical oncologists – something that could seriously impact cancer patients It’s feared keep reading
Health & Patient Care
Assaults on staff at Betsi Cadwaladr halve in five years
As reported by the BBC, attacks by mental health patients on Betsi Cadwaladr staff have halved in just five years Assaults on staff at Betsi keep reading
News
NHS Forth Valley offers patients more choice through successful recruitment drive
NHS Forth Valley is taking on 200 more healthcare professionals, in total, allowing patients additional freedom to choose who they see As reported by NHS keep reading
Health & Patient Care
High testosterone levels could play a role in serious heart conditions
According to research by the BMJ, those with high testosterone levels could be at higher risk of major heart problems in the future According to keep reading
News
GP satisfaction hits 36-year low
A new survey shows a dip in NHS satisfaction, with more people than ever dissatisfied with GP services According to a British Social Attitudes poll keep reading