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COVID: how a £20 gadget could save lives
As reported by BBC news, a potentially life-saving solution, in the form of a pulse oximeter, allows patients to monitor their oxygen levels at home, keep reading
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North-east England leads race to vaccinate over-80s
As reported by BBC news, nearly 46% of over-80s in England’s North East and Yorkshire region have been given their first dose of a COVID keep reading
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Vital that GPs and their teams are offered COVID-19 vaccinations, says RCGP
The Royal College of GPs has issued a statement highlighting the need for GPs and those working within general practice to be vaccinated Professor Martin keep reading
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Red tape must not prevent retired GPs returning to the frontline, says College
As more GPs offer to return to help with the vaccination programme, the Royal College of GPs has stated that red tape needs to be keep reading
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Online check-ups set to ‘transform’ Welsh healthcare
As reported by BBC news, online check-ups are set to ‘transform’ healthcare in Wales, according to the clinical lead of a digital scheme More than keep reading
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The Lancet: antibiotic prescribing in general practice during COVID
The Lancet has published data regarding GP appointments and antibiotic prescription NHS England publishes monthly data on national appointment activity in general practice. The number of keep reading
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RCGP calls for suspension of GP appraisal during COVID-19
The Royal College of GPs governing council has passed a motion to call for suspension of GP appraisal for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic keep reading
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Flu jab push as COVID vaccine roll-out planned
As reported by BBC news, people aged over 50 in England are being urged to get a flu jab, as ministers hope for a mass keep reading
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Moderna vaccine shows nearly 95% COVID protection
As reported by BBC news, a new vaccine that protects against COVID-19 is nearly 95% effective, early data from US company Moderna shows The results keep reading
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RCGP publishes new GP workload prioritisation guidance
The College has published new guidance on workload prioritisation, reflecting the increasing prevalence of COVID-19 around the country, to support GPs and their teams in keep reading