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Think tanks call for urgent delivery of public health funding
The BMA has expressed its support for a new call to ensure cut funding is restored for various medical services Two think tanks, King’s Fund keep reading
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RCGP Scotland calling for increased NHS funding for GPs
RCGP Scotland is calling for 11% of NHS funding to be poured into general practice, following the release of its From the Frontline report The keep reading
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Sure Start has saved the NHS millions, report shows
As reported by The Guardian, new research shows that the Sure Start programme has saved the NHS millions of pounds despite its own budget continually keep reading
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Government spending on NHS cybersecurity to top £250m by 2021
The government’s spending on cybersecurity across the NHS is set to exceed £250m by 2021 As reported by Public Technology, in two years’ time, the keep reading
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Analysis reveals extent of drug industry funding of patient organisations
According to new research in the BMJ, drug companies are donating millions to patient organisations; the researchers behind the statistics are calling for greater transparency keep reading
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MSPs to vote on GP funding boost
MSPs in Scotland are set to discuss and vote on the concept of boosting GP funding in order to improve recruitment and retention As reported keep reading
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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
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Government must end the squeeze on public health spending, BMA says
The British Medical Association (BMA) has stated that the government must end its pressure on public health spending, as health services deteriorate Doctors’ leaders say keep reading
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Should GPs prescribe countryside walks to save NHS money?
As reported by Kent Online, a Kent County Council meeting saw councillors and GPs discuss the pros and cons of prescribing countryside walks to patients keep reading
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Cuts to smoking cessation services ‘bad for public health’, says BMA
The BMA has responded to a new report detailing cuts to smoking cessation service budgets The British Medical Association (BMA) has stated that recently-announced government keep reading