Lung cancer screening to be offered in supermarket car parks
The roll out has the potential to save hundreds of lives across the country.
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Primary Care
Army of ‘social prescribers’ to support GPs and Practice Nurses
Evidence shows that referrals to community services such as exercise or art classes, history groups and even ballroom dancing can...
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Missed appointments are costing the NHS £216 million a year
Patients are being urged to cancel appointments rather than just not show up.
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Health Secretary orders review into over-prescribing in the NHS
The review comes amid concerns a 'no-deal Brexit' could leave the NHS short of critical medications.
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Parents who lose a child will soon be entitled to bereavement leave
A new workplace right to paid leave for bereaved parents has been officially enshrined in law.
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Clinicians should use ‘plain English’ and ‘shorter sentences’ when writing to patients
The change is intended to ensure patients have a better understanding, offer reassurance and avoid confusion, mistakes or offence.
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MPs to debate allowing GPs to charge for appointments
A survey revealed that over half of GPs are in favour of the NHS charging a small fee for routine appointments.
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‘Mental health therapists’ to be placed in GP practices
Therapists will be integrated into primary care teams and focus on common mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression.
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