UK Government’s ‘shambolic Brexit’ poses threat to NHS Scotland – SNP
The UK Government’s “shambolic Brexit” poses a threat to the future of the NHS in Scotland, the SNP has said. MP Dr Philippa Whitford said a “power grab” over public
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Tag: Primary Care / GP’s
Innovative scheme helping people with long-term conditions saves NHS millions
An innovative idea to treat people earlier for illnesses like flu and chest infections has led to patients in one area avoiding 17,000 nights in hospital and the NHS saving
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Dementia diagnosis higher among black people compared with other ethnic groups
Black people have higher rates of dementia diagnosis compared to other ethnic groups, a new study suggests. But people from Asian backgrounds are the least likely to be diagnosed with
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Virgin awarded NHS contracts worth £2BN in past five years
Virgin has been awarded almost £2 billion worth of NHS contracts over the past five years, according to new analysis. The Guardian reported that the company and its subsidiaries hold
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Doctors to be given go-ahead to legally prescribe medicinal cannabis
Doctors will be able to legally prescribe medicinal cannabis to patients in the UK, the Home Office has said. Home Secretary Sajid Javid has decided to reschedule the products, relaxing
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Scathing report finds outsourced NHS back office contract was a ‘shambles’
The hiring of a private company employed to perform various back-office tasks for the NHS in England “was a shambles”, MPs have said. In a scathing report on NHS England’s
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Webwatch: Warning GP App could miss meningitis and heart attack symptoms
Fears have been raised over a new GP app missing symptoms of deadly illnesses by a former GP turned senior Tory MP. New Health Secretary Matt Hancock told the Commons
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Smokers face ‘discrimination’ as charity reports 75% decline cessation aids being prescribed
Patients who smoke are being “discriminated against” with a 75% decline in stop smoking aids being prescribed by GPs and pharmacists in England, according to analysis by a charity. The
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Over 200,000 patients waiting over six months for treatment – up 48% on last year
The number of patients waiting longer than six months to start planned NHS hospital treatment has now exceeded 200,000, figures show. NHS England referral to treatment (RTT) statistics for May
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Northern Ireland health service faces problems without ministerial guidance
The health service in Northern Ireland is unique in the UK as the only region where it is not led by a minister. It generally faces the same challenges as
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