NHS England should start from scratch on PCN specifications
Lack of two-way engagement over ‘laudable but overly prescriptive’ specifications threatens GPs’ trust in PCNs Related items fromOnMedica GP recruitment time-bomb ‘ready to explode’ Staff survey results ‘alarming’, say health leaders MPs question NHS budget claims NHS workforce demands end to 1% pay cap Primary Care Home has positive impact on care and services (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 15, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
1 in 6 women suffer PTS after a miscarriage, study shows
Better care needed for early-stage pregnancy loss Related items fromOnMedica Antenatal depression rife, but hidden from doctors Quarter of pregnant women have mental health problems All women must have access to perinatal mental health service Assess pregnant and new mums ’ mental health Significant rise in access to perinatal mental health care (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 14, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Health service pay parity restored in Northern Ireland
Move welcomed by health leaders Related items fromOnMedica MPs to debate call to remove 1% nurse pay cap Staff survey results ‘alarming’, say health leaders GMC warns of 'state of unease' amongst doctors Junior doctors may stage full walk out NHS workforce demands end to 1% pay cap (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 14, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Green light for cancer treatment for BRCA mutations
Approved for platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer Related items fromOnMedica Experts disappointed at NICE decision on ovarian cancer drug Put case for adding leukaemia drug to Cancer Drugs Fund, NICE tells company Debate goes on over valproate in pregnancy HPV programme linked to dramatic fall in cervical disease Quarter million people taking benzodiazepines for more than a year (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 14, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
NHS funding bill enters Parliament with ‘double-lock’
Funding ‘capped’ at too low level, warns Labour Related items fromOnMedica ‘Substantial tax rises’ needed to keep the NHS afloat Latest NHS performance figures dubbed ‘shocking’ Conditions in the NHS have worsened, new report shows NHS lagging on preventing cancer and heart deaths Integrated Care Systems expand to cover one in three patients (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 14, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Leaked memo at hospital trust raises alarm
BMA to contact GMC over fears of harm Related items fromOnMedica BMA and College demand halt in CQC inspections Tired GPs greatest threat to patient safety CQC fee hike slammed by GPs and health providers Doctors believe patient care has worsened GPs welcome 'biggest reform to services in 15 years' (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 14, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Less sugar in school-kids ’ packed lunches
But nutritional quality still low, study finds Related items fromOnMedica Government may ban sale of energy drinks to children Poorest Scottish kids do the least exercise Obesity levels in Year six children rise again Type 2 diabetes cases among children and young people soar Childhood deprivation may be linked to smaller brain size (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 13, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Melatonin for jet lag should ‘not’ be available on the NHS
Scant evidence of it relieving symptoms, review finds Related items fromOnMedica Experts call on regulators to revisit nalmefene decision Debate goes on over valproate in pregnancy Pharma withheld faulty device info in rivaroxaban trial Draft diabetes guidance too heavily focused on cost, protests industry NSAIDs and COX 2s linked to heart failure admission (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 13, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Innovative stroke detection monitor given green light
Implant could prevent hundreds of strokes, says NICE Related items fromOnMedica Stroke can often be avoided, claims study Public campaign has resulted in 4000 fewer people disabled by stroke Dementia and stroke funding remains too low, say experts Stroke patients still not getting care they need AF screening with smartphone cheap and feasible (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 13, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
UK-wide vacancies in vulnerable children lead roles
No Named Doctor for many looked after children Related items fromOnMedica UK child health near bottom in Europe Children of parents with mental illness need support Child mental health funding not reaching CCGs New ambition to halve infant deaths by 2030 in England Abused children unable to access mental health services (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 13, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Cholesterol-busting jab to go on trial in NHS
World-first population-level deal announced Related items fromOnMedica Women less likely than men to achieve CHD targets Pharmacists could offer high-dose statins direct to patients GPs defend practice on prescribing statins Point-of-care CRP tests could save NHS millions Severe eczema linked to cardiovascular problems (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 13, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Missed GP appointments cost £200m per year
Some 1 million patients are no-shows, each month Related items fromOnMedica BMA calls for maximum number of patients per GP Daily Mail highlights desperate GP shortage The incredible invisible bed crisis Huge hospital waits add to GPs ’ workload, warns top GP Multidisciplinary primary care teams expand in Northern Ireland (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 13, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
UK study shows 29% drop in sugar in soft drinks
‘Public health gains compatible with business’ Related items fromOnMedica Children order fast food from schools, report shows Scotland reveals plans to cut impact of type 2 diabetes Weight Watchers helped stave off type 2 diabetes Calorie labels in fast food outlets linked to small drop in calories purchased Sweetened drinks greater risk for poor glycaemic control (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 12, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Seniors urged to access mental health help
Ditch the ‘stiff upper lip’ older patients told Related items fromOnMedica Older people under-referred for mental health therapies Patients at end of life see few specialists Fund specialist dementia training to improve care and save money GPs urged to prescribe ‘social activities’ to combat loneliness Number of carers over 85 doubles in a decade (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 12, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Thousands referred to local pharmacies
Patients urged to ‘think pharmacy first’ Related items fromOnMedica A new focus on falls prevention Primary Care Home has positive impact on care and services CQC head calls for better GP-hospital-care home integration General practice faces holiday pressure in Northern Ireland CCGs are embracing change and are key to shaping health landscape (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 12, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
