Features
When to go back to work after an illness
If you come into the office with a cold or a bug your boss may be happy, but your co-workers won’t thank you. GPs offer keep reading
illness
Features
Getting back to work after a prolonged illness
A prolonged illness is often unavoidable, and always unfortunate, and the dynamic of returning to work can be a complicated process for both the employer keep reading
Long-term conditions
Cancer Research UK says that recruitment crisis is impacting ability to diagnose cancer early
Cancer Research UK has said that a lack of government action on NHS staffing undermines its ambition to diagnose cancer early According to Cancer Research keep reading
Long-term conditions
Healthcare leaders call on government to prioritise alcohol prevention
The BMA has written to the public health minister to express growing concerns over the impact of alcohol on the nation’s health The BMA and keep reading
Finance and funding
Children’s hospices may be lost due to inadequate funding
As reported by the BBC, a charity has spoken out about how inadequate NHS funding could affect children’s hospices Together for Short Lives, a charity keep reading
Long-term conditions
GPs need more time with patients to recognise and treat eating disorders, RCGP says
The RCGP has stated that, in order for GPs to help recognise and treat eating disorders, more appointment time is needed The Royal College of keep reading
News
Should measles vaccinations be compulsory?
With cases of measles on the rise, health professionals are debating whether vaccinations should be made compulsory As measles cases in Europe hit their highest keep reading
Long-term conditions
New online tool launched for people living with HIV
A new online tool has been launched for people living with HIV which aims to support them and tackle the stigma of the virus National keep reading
Long-term conditions
Stroke deaths in England halved in the noughties
Stroke deaths in England fell by around 50% during the noughties, according to new research Deaths from stroke in England halved during the first decade keep reading
Long-term conditions
Cocoa may curb fatigue for MS sufferers
Coca may offer an easy, safe approach to persistent symptom if confirmed in larger studies, suggest researchers Cocoa may help curb the fatigue that is keep reading