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Scotland unveils pioneering anti-self-harm strategy

December 7, 2023

As reported by nhe, in a global first, the Scottish Government, in collaboration with COSLA, introduces a £1.5m strategy to combat self-harm stigma, encompassing a keep reading

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£55 million boost to tackle health inequalities

December 6, 2023

As reported by NIHR, a substantial £55 million research investment by NIHR will fund 11 new Health Determinants Research Collaborations (HDRCs), aiming to improve health outcomes in keep reading

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Urgent call for action on long covid

November 22, 2023

As reported by BMA, the BMA and RCN are urging the government to urgently address the support for healthcare workers affected by long covid A keep reading

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Government plans overhaul of fit note process

November 22, 2023

As reported by Pulse, the government is set to revamp the fit note system, aiming to streamline the process and provide specialised support for people keep reading

Surge in retired nurses returning to work

November 6, 2023

As reported by Health Education England, new data shows over a third of retired nurses came back within a year, thanks to pension rule changes and keep reading

Rishi Sunak invests £100M in AI healthcare

November 3, 2023

As reported by National Health Executive, Rishi Sunak allocates £100 million for innovative AI solutions in healthcare, targeting previously incurable diseases and promising transformational breakthroughs in keep reading

CQC’s alarming report: crisis in UK health and care

October 30, 2023

As reported by BBC News, rising costs, long waiting lists, and struggling services paint a grim picture as the CQC warns of growing health inequalities. keep reading

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Nursing leaders demand more funds for GP practice staff pay rise

October 27, 2023

As reported by GP Online, nursing leaders have urged for additional funding to ensure a 6% pay rise for GP practice staff, emphasizing that the keep reading

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UK government misses target for paperless prescriptions

October 24, 2023

As reported by Digital Health, a 2024 deadline to eliminate paper prescriptions in practices is pushed to 2025 due to digital challenges, leaving the NHS behind its ambitious keep reading

‘Sex-specific’ language on NHS website

October 5, 2023

As reported by Pulse, to address concerns about clarity and confusion, the UK government has reintroduced sex-specific language to online NHS advice pages, emphasizing the importance of keep reading