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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Primary Care
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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Should the law be changed to prevent children from buying energy drinks?
More than two-thirds of 10- to 17-year-olds and a quarter of 6- to 9-year-olds consume energy drinks.
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NHS app could see video consultations as soon as next year
Jeremy Hunt first announced the app last year and it is expected to be piloted next month.
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University freshers only have two weeks to get vaccinated against ‘deadly’ Meningitis W
The latest figures from Public Health England show cases of Meningitis W have been increasing year-on-year.
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