RCGP launches LGBT e-learning suite for GPs

The RCGP has launched a suite of e-learning resources to support GPs to deliver the best possible care for LGBT patients.

Make use of community pharmacists’ skills

NICE has claimed that community pharmacy teams have the potential to play a greater role in health promotion and prevention.

One in five deaths due to sepsis

Researchers have found that one in five deaths around the world is caused by sepsis, more than those killed by cancer.

Elderly patient missing out on vital medicine checks

At least four in ten older patients failed to receive an annual medicines use review at their GP surgery in 2019.

Prostate cancer deaths in UK hit record high

Prostate Cancer UK has revealed that the number of men dying from prostate cancer in the UK has hit an all-time high.

Francis QC laments lack of transparency on patient complaints

Public confidence in the health service is being undermined by a lack of transparency from hospitals about patient complaints.

NHS demands urgent action on tackling gambling addiction

Claire Murdoch has written to the heads of top gambling firms, demanding urgent action to tackle betting-related ill health.

Workload undermining primary care networks

A BMA survey has found that primary care networks (PCNs) could make a positive difference if unmanageable workloads were made less of an issue.

Eight in ten surgeons unable to operate due to lack of beds

Nearly eight in ten surgeons said they were unable to operate due to a lack of beds in November 2019.

Hancock signals possible scrapping of A&E waiting targets

Matt Hancock has signalled that four-hour waiting targets for A&E are likely to be scrapped for the NHS in England.

Poor mental health trust 'still has a way to go’

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust will remain in special measures, despite the CQC finding improvements in care.

NHS Long Term Plan Funding Bill enters Parliament

Matt Hancock is introducing the NHS Long Term Plan Funding Bill to Parliament.

Cyber incidents in last year for two thirds of organisations

New research has revealed that 67 per cent of healthcare organisations have experienced a cyber security incident in the past year.

Trusts use new marketplace to purchase goods and services

A new procurement platform that will transform the way the NHS buys its products and services is being used by NHS trust staff for the first time.

Funding shortages put smoke free 2030 target at risk

Action on Smoking and Health has argued that the government’s smokefree 2030 target is at risk because of a lack of funding for tobacco control.

Welsh cancer clinic sees huge cuts in waiting times

A new cancer clinic designed to quickly diagnose cancer has reduced waiting times by up to 92 per cent in its first year.

Requires Improvement for East Suffolk and North Essex

England’s Chief Inspector of Hospitals has found improvements are needed at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

Lack of communications training posing risk to NHS trusts

New research has revealed the potential risk to NHS trusts if hospital staff continue to shun communication solutions.

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