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Lancashire pensioner died with operable brain tumour after scans ‘not properly monitored’

By Helen William, Reporter10th August 2023News England

A much-loved pensioner suffered a “horrific” death from an operable brain tumour after doctors failed to properly monitor her scan results, her husband has said. An investigation by the Parliamentary

NHS must do more to discipline staff involved in sexual abuse, ministers told

By David Lynch, Reporter16th May 2023News England

The NHS must do more to ensure staff members involved in sexual misconduct or abuse are disciplined, ministers have been warned. Liberal Democrat MP Daisy Cooper (pictured) said a constituent

Pharmacists will be able to give prescription medicine without GP sign-off, PM announces

By Sam Blewett, Reporter9th May 20239th May 2023News England

Patients will be able to obtain prescription medicines and oral contraception directly from pharmacies under a blueprint to ease the pressure on GPs’ appointments. Treatments for seven common conditions including

Warning of more pharmacy closures ‘unless Government provides urgent funding’

By Ellie Ng, Reporter9th May 20239th May 2023News England

More pharmacies are expected to close unless the Government provides “urgently” needed funding to the “struggling” sector, industry leaders have said. The warnings come as healthcare providers await Government proposals

Lack of digital access leaving asylum seekers at risk of missing basic healthcare, says Red Cross

By Jamel Smith, Reporter13th April 2023News England, Webwatch

Asylum seekers in England are at risk of missing out on basic healthcare services because they have limited access to the internet, a report has warned. Asylum seekers interviewed by

Pharmacists sound alarm over medicine supplies with 97% of owners reporting significant issues

By Ella Pickover, Reporter13th April 202313th April 2023News England

Pharmacy leaders have raised concerns that patients could be coming to harm as a result of medicine supply issues. A new poll found that almost nine in 10 (87%) believe

Children’s mental health support ‘patchy’ with 80-day treatment wait in one area

By Aine Fox, Reorter8th March 2023News England

Children’s mental health support across England is subject to a “postcode lottery”, with average waiting times of 40 days for starting treatment, a new report has warned. The Children’s Commissioner

Cancer recovery target could be pushed back a year as record numbers seek care

By Ella Pickover, Reporter7th March 2023News England

Getting cancer care back on track could take a year longer than previously thought after a huge spike in the number of people coming forward for care, NHS England officials

More than 1,000 volunteers sign up to call vulnerable or lonely patients

By The Press Association6th March 2023News England

More than a thousand people have signed up to provide friendly phone calls from the NHS for vulnerable, isolated or lonely patients in England. GPs, pharmacists and other healthcare workers

University research shows marked increase in mental health prescriptions for children

By The Press Association11th January 2023News Scotland

Antidepressant prescriptions for children in one part of Scotland have increased by almost 60% in six years, research has found. Experts from the University of Aberdeen compared mental health prescriptions issued

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Lancashire pensioner died with operable brain tumour after scans ‘not properly monitored’

NHS must do more to discipline staff involved in sexual abuse, ministers told

Pharmacists will be able to give prescription medicine without GP sign-off, PM announces

Warning of more pharmacy closures ‘unless Government provides urgent funding’

Lack of digital access leaving asylum seekers at risk of missing basic healthcare, says Red Cross

Pharmacists sound alarm over medicine supplies with 97% of owners reporting significant issues

Children’s mental health support ‘patchy’ with 80-day treatment wait in one area

Cancer recovery target could be pushed back a year as record numbers seek care

More than 1,000 volunteers sign up to call vulnerable or lonely patients

University research shows marked increase in mental health prescriptions for children

Waspi women criticise ‘bizarre and unjustified’ ruling out of compensation

Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother branded ‘executioners’ as pair are jailed for life

Letby legal team seeks fresh bid to challenge convictions of child serial killer

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Tag: Primary Care / GP’s

Lancashire pensioner died with operable brain tumour after scans ‘not properly monitored’

NHS must do more to discipline staff involved in sexual abuse, ministers told

Pharmacists will be able to give prescription medicine without GP sign-off, PM announces

Warning of more pharmacy closures ‘unless Government provides urgent funding’

Lack of digital access leaving asylum seekers at risk of missing basic healthcare, says Red Cross

Pharmacists sound alarm over medicine supplies with 97% of owners reporting significant issues

Children’s mental health support ‘patchy’ with 80-day treatment wait in one area

Cancer recovery target could be pushed back a year as record numbers seek care

More than 1,000 volunteers sign up to call vulnerable or lonely patients

University research shows marked increase in mental health prescriptions for children