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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'...
NHS chief urges people to take Covid jab – ‘an evergreen offer’
With the approaching winter, the NHS chief executive has urged people to come forward to take a Covid-19 jab at nearby pharmacies, clinics, GP...
BREAKING: Government announces £15.9m funding to train pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are set to receive up to £15.9 million over the next four years which will help them thrive in multidisciplinary healthcare...
UK to roll out Covid-19 antiviral drug trial this month: Health Security Agency
Britain will start to roll out Merck's molnupiravir Covid-19 antiviral pill through a drug trial later this month, Susan Hopkins, chief medical adviser at the UK Health Security Agency said...
PDA says locums under ‘no obligation’ to assist contractors with HMRC probe
The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) has advised locums that they are under “no direct obligation” to help contractors gather data for an HM Revenue...
Appeal launched to reopen long disused Cumbria pharmacy to fix waiting times
An appeal has been launched to reopen a long disused pharmacy at Carlisle in North West England to reduce waiting times.
Liberal Democrats in Stanwix...
Pharmacies to start receiving materials for the winter vaccines campaign from today
Community pharmacy contractors will start receiving materials for the winter vaccines campaign via Royal Mail from today (November 8).
It is the second mandated health...
DHSC launches transport service to expedite delivery of medicines facing shortage
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched a new international transport system to expedite delivery of medicines and medical goods that...
NICE recommends Forxiga to treat chronic kidney disease
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) today issued a draft guidance recommending dapagliflozin, sold under the brand name Forxiga among others,...
New freight service launched to tackle disruptions in medicines supply
The government has announced the launch of a new international freight service to transport medicines and medical products to the country rapidly when a...
Boots unveils Christmas campaign with Jenna Coleman
Boots on Thursday unveiled its Christmas campaign for 2021, ‘Bags of Joy’, with a festive film featuring BAFTA nominated actor Jenna Coleman.
Coleman stars as...