GP post empty for two years amid recruitment crisis, Lib Dems claim
Positions at surgeries under direct health board control have lain empty for months in some cases.
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Just three in 10 parents take children to dentist for oral pain, says study
Researchers said the figure demonstrates a concerning under-use of dental services.
UK News|Mar 1, 2018
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Public satisfaction with GPs falls to lowest level since 1983, says survey
People used to see general practice as the jewel in the crown of the NHS, researchers said.
UK News|Feb 28, 2018
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GPs offered savings to reduce number of hospital referrals, investigation finds
However, payments to reduce referrals could erode patient trust in doctors, leading medics have said.
UK News|Feb 28, 2018
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One in five antibiotic prescriptions by GPs ‘inappropriate’
Antibiotic prescribing rates vary substantially between GP practices in England, according to researchers.
UK News|Feb 27, 2018
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Bill for GPS monitoring of offenders introduced at Holyrood
Michael Matheson said the legislation would allow ‘exclusion zones’ to be created for offenders, to help protect victims.
UK News|Feb 23, 2018
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App used in battles against Islamic State ‘was a game changer’
Macer Gifford fought against IS in every major battle and has previously said that he was motivated to do so because of their ‘butchery’.
UK News|Feb 21, 2018
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Uber announces new safety measures amid pledge to ‘change how it does business’
More proactive reporting of incidents to police and a new customer support line are among the new measures.
UK News|Feb 21, 2018
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GP numbers fall amid ‘intense pressures’
The Royal College of GPs warned there are not enough to deliver the care needed to patients.
UK News|Feb 21, 2018
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Delivery driver talked of killing the Queen and David Cameron, court told
At the Old Bailey, Aweys Shikhey, 38, denies preparing terrorist acts on or before May 23 last year.
UK News|Feb 21, 2018
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Many dementia patients ‘losing out’ on NHS support
Thousands of patients do not have a current care plan, Age UK found.
UK News|Feb 21, 2018
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Campaign launched urging parents to think pharmacist first
Pharmacists are highly trained health professionals who can offer advice and treatments for many minor health concerns.
UK News|Feb 21, 2018
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GPs issuing thousands more ‘fit notes’ for patients
Many GPs say the advice written on fit notes is ignored by employers.
UK News|Feb 21, 2018
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Pharmacists care for hundreds of NHS 111 patients
New pilot sees more than 1,200 people referred to community pharmacists after calling 111.
UK News|Feb 21, 2018
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Over 65s to be offered new flu jab next year, health officials say
Figures from last week show flu levels ‘remain high’ in the current season, but have been stabilising.
UK News|Feb 21, 2018
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