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Demand for private health cover surge amid NHS waiting list crisis
The UK health cover market was valued at £6.7 billion in 2022, marking a £385 million increase from the previous year
Challenges in accessing the NHS waiting list are pushing...
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Community Mental Health survey reveals only 39% felt supported by NHS mental health services
According to the community mental health survey, 42 per cent felt unsupported during critical waiting periods
The NHS Long...
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Over 50% of pharmacists with disabilities face workplace discrimination
‘Employers should create an environment where pharmacists with disabilities can work safely and without fear of discrimination’
The Pharmacists'...
4 Legal Facts Businesses Should Know About Handling Premises Injury Cases
Businesses have a responsibility for the safety of their employees, as well as visitors that are on their premises. If an injury occurs on...
Roger Scarlett-Smith steps down as head of STADA UK
In a mutual agreement with the STADA board, Roger Scarlett-Smith has stepped down from his role as head of UK.
The company has assigned the...
Ceuta Group appoints P&G’s Michael Yates as chief operating officer
Ceuta Group has appointed Michael Yates as chief operating officer (COO).
In his new role, he will focus on the exploration of future acquisitions to...
DHSC issues SSPs for Estraderm MX 25mcg and 100mcg patches
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued two new Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for Estraderm MXÂ 25mcg and 100mcg patches.
Effective from 8 September 2022, SSP035...
Locum pharmacist rates up by 14 per cent across UK, survey reveals
Locate a Locum’s analysis has found that there has been around 14 per cent rise in rate of locum pharmacist in a year.
The report...
£20 and £50 paper notes to expire by end of September
Businesses, including community pharmacies, that handle cash have been urged to prepare for the removal of £20 and £50 paper banknotes from circulation. The...
Community pharmacy deeply saddened as Queen Elizabeth dies at 96, ending an era for Britain
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, the nation's figurehead and a towering presence on the world stage for seven decades, died peacefully at her...
Completion of community pharmacy workforce survey will be mandatory: PSNC
The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) has called for improved workforce planning to be undertaken by the government and NHS.
However, for this to happen,...
RPS urges regulators, pharmacy teams to define clear prioritsation plan ahead of winter pressure
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has called pharmacy employers and pharmacy trade unions to come together to a round table meeting to agree on...
Your Health Comes First – How To Protect Yourself From Toxic Chemicals
If you're like most people, you probably don't think about toxic chemicals very often. But the truth is, they're all around you, and many...