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Local government funding pressure impacting hospital discharge packages

February 6, 2024
Alison Bloomer
Health leaders say that the funding pressure across local government is leaving them unable to offer care packages to help people move out of hospital.

King Charles begins treatment for cancer

February 5, 2024
Alison Bloomer
Buckingham Palace has released a statement saying that King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun treatment.

BMA says that physician associates are creating more work for doctors

February 5, 2024
Alison Bloomer
The British Medical Association (BMA) is calling for an immediate halt to the recruitment of Physician Associates and Anaesthesia Associates.

Pharmacy First launches in community pharmacies across England

February 1, 2024
Alison Bloomer
The new Pharmacy First Service launches this week that allows community pharmacists to treat seven common conditions without the need for the patient to visit their general practice.

RCN calls for automatic pay progression for nurses

February 1, 2024
Lauren Nicolle
Last year, NHS nursing staff received the lowest pay deal in the public sector. Now, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is calling for a “seismic shift” to ensure nurses are fairly remunerated for their work.

NICE updates sepsis guidance in a bid to reduce antibiotic resistance

February 1, 2024
Lauren Nicolle
NICE has recommended that people with suspected sepsis graded by NEWS2 as being the most severely ill should be prioritised to receive broad-spectrum antibiotics within an hour. 

Patients can now view prescriptions on NHS app

January 31, 2024
Alison Bloomer
Patients can now view their prescriptions on the NHS App following a successful trial last year, with the aim of saving GP time.

Next government urged to ‘relaunch’ NHS amid ‘national health and care emergency’

January 31, 2024
Lauren Nicolle
A panel of experts is calling on the government to ‘relaunch’ the NHS with a renewed plan to ensure the health service remains free at the point of use.

Spotlight: being aware of bipolar

April 11, 2024
Kathy Oxtoby
Bipolar is a condition “hiding in plain sight”, but by being aware of its signs and symptoms, practitioners can help to encourage its early diagnosis and management.

Special review launched into Nottinghamshire mental health services

January 30, 2024
Alison Bloomer
A special review of mental health services at Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust will take place after a patient killed three people.

Musical activities could protect brain health in older adults

January 30, 2024
Alison Bloomer
Playing a musical instrument, particularly the piano, is linked to improved memory and the ability to solve complex tasks in older age.

RCPCH welcomes government plans to ban disposable vapes

January 30, 2024
Alison Bloomer
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has welcomed plans by the government to ban disposable vapes to curb the rise of youth vaping.

Spotlight: constipation in the older patient

January 25, 2024
Gemunu Cooray
Constipation is a widespread problem in the older population that can significantly affect patients’ quality of life. This article looks at the causes of constipation and management options.

New research highlights worrying trend in childhood obesity

January 25, 2024
Lauren Nicolle
Research has highlighted worrying trends in childhood obesity rates, with roughly four in ten 11–15-year-olds in England obese.

Early menopause and late menarche may increase risk of rheumatoid arthritis

January 25, 2024
Lauren Nicolle
Some hormonal and reproductive factors are associated with a higher risk of rheumatoid arthritis, according to a large UK Biobank study.

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