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Embracing innovation in general practice
Innovation is the key to making ‘every pound go further’ in the NHS, says health secretary Matt Hancock. A new report – published by the keep reading
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NHS England to halt the prescription of silk
As reported by the BBC, NHS England has opened up a consultation on cutting the prescription of a few low-priority items, such as silk The keep reading
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New measures to support whistleblowers follow Gosport investigation
The Gosport War Memorial Hospital investigation into 800 deaths has prompted the NHS to create new measures to support whistleblowers The BMA has welcomed a keep reading
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NHS to save millions with low-cost drug
As reported by The Guardian, NHS England is set to save £300m with a biosimilar version of its most expensive drug In one of many keep reading
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NHS Digital sees slight rise in GP numbers
According to Pharma Times, there has been a slight rise in the number of FTE GPs in the UK – and it’s sorely needed Provisional keep reading
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Reducing DNAs in general practice
Patients who fail to turn up for appointments (do-not-attends, or DNAs) could be costing the NHS up to £1bn every year, claims Professor Jane Cummings, keep reading
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Northern England should receive disproportionate NHS funding, experts say
The Guardian has reported that six academics have claimed that northern England needs more NHS money than the rest of the nation, due to high keep reading
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Restrictions on GP at Hand app relaxed
GP at Hand has had some restrictions relaxed after NHS England found that it met national safety standards The controversial app, GP at Hand, has keep reading
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All flu vaccination stocks have been dispatched, NHS reassures the UK
As reported by the Express and Star, all deliveries of the flu jab have now been delivered across the UK and are available to those keep reading
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Innovation and inspiration: accelerating cancer diagnosis in general practice
Early diagnosis of cancer has the potential to save more lives than any treatment in history – but how can this be achieved, and what keep reading