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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...

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...

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'...

Pharmacy owner engagement event: Registration opens now

Community pharmacy owners are encouraged to share their views on the issues that matter most to them Community Pharmacy England (CPE) is hosting a...

E-labelling in pharmacy: Pharmacists say ‘responsible regulation key to successful transition’

Pharmacists can serve as a bridge between regulators and patients during the transition to e-labelling A new report on e-labelling from the International Pharmaceutical Federation...

NHSGGC and Boehringer Ingelheim UKIE leading the charge in heart failure services

According to NHSGGC, the new heart failure care is set to create a blueprint for the rest of the nations An ambitious partnership between NHS...

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month: Blood in your poo and other warning signs

Early detection of bowel cancer significantly improves the chances of successful treatment and survival Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK,...

NHS launches Spring Covid-19 booster vaccination bookings

Over 11.8 million individuals, including frontline healthcare workers and those aged 65 and above, have received the autumn Covid-19 vaccination The National Health Service (NHS)...

Over 2,000 hospital buildings in England older than the NHS: Lib Dem study reveals

The Lib Dems describe the situation as a "national scandal", call on Rishi Sunak to invest in upgrading NHS hospital buildings  The Liberal Democrats have...

Measles outbreak hits a new total since 2023 across England and Wales

UKHSA reports 35% surge in measles cases in London  Despite warnings from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) last year, measles outbreaks have escalated across...

Proper Ways to Understand the Healthcare Sector from a Legal Perspective

The complex healthcare system is closely connected to many legal considerations that shape the modern healthcare industry. Anyone involved must have a firm grasp...

Medicine shortages: UK charities and pharmacists call for supply chain review

‘Unless there is openness and transparency between the government and manufacturers, resolving medicine shortages will remain impossible’ Health charities and community pharmacists have warned the...

Europe Sees Surge in Generic Medicines Withdrawals; UK Faces Doubling of Drug Shortages

Generic medicines for cancer and mental health on the Union List of Critical Medicines are disappearing, study reveals Adding to the growing evidence of...

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