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Greater awareness of symptoms attributed to record 2.2 million cancer checks

By Henry Vaughan23rd April 2019News England

A record 2.2 million people were checked for cancer by the NHS in England last year, with the health service crediting increased awareness to celebrities such as Stephen Fry. The

GPs could prescribe technology to help treat dementia at home, researchers say

By Sally Wardle17th April 2019News England

GPs could begin prescribing tailored technology to dementia patients to help them live at home for longer, scientists say. A new £20 million research centre, based at Imperial College London,

Half of patients on statins don’t see their cholesterol drop to desired levels, study

By Sally Wardle16th April 2019News England

Around half of patients who are prescribed statins do not see their cholesterol drop to desired levels within two years, new research suggests. Guidelines from the National Institute for Health

New treatments approved for migraines, psoriasis and liver cancer in Scotland

By The Press Association9th April 2019News Scotland

Medicines for treating migraines, psoriasis and liver cancer have been approved for use by NHS Scotland. The three new medicines have been licensed by the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC), which

Routine HPV vaccination of schoolgirls linked to ‘dramatic’ fall in cervical disease

By Lucy Christie4th April 2019News Scotland

The routine vaccination of schoolgirls with the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in Scotland has led to a dramatic reduction in cervical disease in later life, new research suggests. HPV is

Loved ones of men who took own lives demand mental health services review

By The Press Association4th April 2019News Scotland

Two bereaved women who lost loved ones are calling for a full review of the system, arguing the men were let down by Scotland’s mental health services. Karen McKeown and

Antidepressant use in England hits 70 million prescriptions nearly doubling in decade

By Sally Wardle29th March 2019News England

The number of antidepressant prescriptions dispensed in England exceeded 70 million last year, figures show. A total of 70.9 million items to treat conditions including depression and anxiety were given

Report: Prescription Cost Analysis, England 2018 (NHS Digital)

By Iain MacDonald28th March 2019Reports & Resources

The cost of prescriptions dispensed in the community and the number of items dispensed during the 2018 calendar year has been published today by NHS Digital. The Prescription Cost Analysis,

Breast cancer assessments offered in fewer NI hospitals ‘to consolidate services’

By David Young25th March 2019News Northern Ireland

Breast cancer assessment appointments are to be offered in fewer hospitals in Northern Ireland under proposals to consolidate services and reduce waiting times. The Department of Health is planning to

Decisive action needed as health experts warn GP and nursing numbers at crisis point

By Jane Kirby23rd March 2019News England

The NHS is unable to train enough GPs and nurses to meet demand and the situation is at crisis point, leading health experts have warned. The King’s Fund, Nuffield Trust

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Greater awareness of symptoms attributed to record 2.2 million cancer checks

Half of patients on statins don’t see their cholesterol drop to desired levels, study

New treatments approved for migraines, psoriasis and liver cancer in Scotland

Routine HPV vaccination of schoolgirls linked to ‘dramatic’ fall in cervical disease

Loved ones of men who took own lives demand mental health services review

Antidepressant use in England hits 70 million prescriptions nearly doubling in decade

Report: Prescription Cost Analysis, England 2018 (NHS Digital)

Breast cancer assessments offered in fewer NI hospitals ‘to consolidate services’

Decisive action needed as health experts warn GP and nursing numbers at crisis point

Kyle Clifford’s murders fuelled by Andrew Tate’s ‘violent misogyny’, court told

Bed-bound patients ‘told to soil themselves’ due to lack staff in busy A&E – report

Covid inquiry rejects bid from Mone to access documents and evidence on PPE deals

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Tag: Primary Care / GP’s

Greater awareness of symptoms attributed to record 2.2 million cancer checks

GPs could prescribe technology to help treat dementia at home, researchers say

Half of patients on statins don’t see their cholesterol drop to desired levels, study

New treatments approved for migraines, psoriasis and liver cancer in Scotland

Routine HPV vaccination of schoolgirls linked to ‘dramatic’ fall in cervical disease

Loved ones of men who took own lives demand mental health services review

Antidepressant use in England hits 70 million prescriptions nearly doubling in decade

Report: Prescription Cost Analysis, England 2018 (NHS Digital)

Breast cancer assessments offered in fewer NI hospitals ‘to consolidate services’

Decisive action needed as health experts warn GP and nursing numbers at crisis point