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Slow demise of smoking cessation services
Funding for smoking cessation services has been cut by 36% between 2013-2017, the Labour party claims. The numbers of people who smoke may be at keep reading
NHS England
News
Could natural medicine rescue NHS from financial crisis?
According to a new report, the growing number of people suffering chronic illnesses threatens to cripple the NHS – unless the health service relies more keep reading
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Winter report shows 95% of NHS beds already occupied
The NHS is already suffering enormous winter strain, with the vast majority of beds already occupied, according to the BBC NHS England has released its keep reading
Health Tech
Future fit? Overcoming challenges to healthcare with a digital-first practice: part 2
The NHS is getting serious about technology. There are a number of tech Initiatives already underway – and more about to hit. What do GP keep reading
Health Tech
Only a quarter of NHS staff have professional cyber security training
The lack of cyber security training that NHS trusts invest in has been labelled ‘alarming’ According to the Telegraph, around 25% of NHS trusts haven’t keep reading
Management
CCG mergers – a legal perspective
In November NHS England announced a new raft of CCG mergers, reducing the number of commissioning groups from 211 in 2013 to 191 today. As keep reading
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Missed GP appointments costs NHS millions
Missed appointments cost the NHS £40,000 each month in North East Lincolnshire alone Over 30 people per day don’t turn up to their GP appointments keep reading
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NHS chief at war with ministers over £20.5bn
A report by The Guardian has detailed a rift between Simon Stevens and Downing Street over the £20.5bn that was promised earlier this year Simon keep reading
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NHS to save almost £1bn on medicines
The UK government’s new plan will see the NHS save millions on its medicines bill A new deal with the pharmaceutical industry is expected to keep reading
Compliance
Working together to safeguard children
Updated government guidelines strengthen the role of general practice in safeguarding vulnerable children. Practice Business explores what you need to know Published by the government keep reading