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‘Community pharmacies at risk of layoffs and service reductions without funding boost’, says NPA

Suggests a 2.5 per cent of the NHS budget to restore community pharmacy funding  The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has raised concerns over the upcoming increase in the National Living...

Dental and pharmacy technicians to free up appointments; get more power to supply meds

25,500 pharmacy technicians, 9,733 dental hygienists and 6,198 dental therapists in the UK to benefit from the new...

RPS assembly advances strategic reforms for enhanced professional leadership

RPS to facilitate a "more accessible nomination process" and "advocate for deserving recognition of pharmacists and allied professionals" In...

BSA report unveils NHS downvotes: Record 84 % low satisfaction

Public dissatisfaction with NHS highlights need "for shorter waits for care", "better staffing levels", and "more funding" A recent survey conducted by the British Society...

Guernsey pharmacies to experience staffing shortage; urge residents ‘to wait’ for meds post Easter

Preparation advised as Guernsey pharmacies expected to "prioritise urgent" and "acute prescriptions "  The States of Guernsey have urged Islanders to plan ahead for their...

6 Useful Pieces of Information You Should Know About Medical Insurance

Navigating the complex world of medical insurance can often feel overwhelming, with a myriad of plans, coverage options, and terminologies to understand. However, being...

Pharmacy Inquiry: Debate erupts over professional boundaries in community pharmacy

Health Minister Dame Andrea Leadsom defends current practices, emphasizing patient safety and dismissing claims of technician overreach Labour's Paulette Hamilton has raised concerns regarding...

Puberty blockers update: NHSE introduces 2 new gender clinics post Gids closure

New gender clinics to address rising referrals, lack of consensus in gender dysphoria treatment for children and teens and continuity of patient-care  London’s Great Ormond...

Cancer diagnosis sparks 373% surge in NHS website visits

Public engagement skyrockets following Princess of Wales's announcement, driving unparalleled traffic to NHS and cancer charity websites Within 24 hours of the Princess of Wales,...

MHRA warning: Thousands of counterfeit anti-choking devices sold across the UK

People are warned that use of unbranded devices could exacerbate the situation by pushing obstructions further down into the airway passage  The Medicines and Healthcare...

Mental Health crisis grips England: 1 in 5 children grappling with probable mental disorders

An NHS survey exposes alarming rise in mental disorders among children and teens A new report, published by the Office of National Statistics (ONS), has...

Easter Health Alert: Pharmacies to remain open across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

NHS encourages proactive health measures for the upcoming long bank holiday starting 29 March to April 1 As the Easter holiday draws near, pharmacies across...

Inhaler recycling scheme: Pharmacies in Wolverhampton join the green initiative

Inhalers are estimated to account for three per cent of the overall NHS carbon footprint Several pharmacies have joined the inhaler recycling scheme in...

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