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Evidently, we can do what we want

Uh? In fact, double uh? ‘Uh’ #1 is the news that NHSE is devising an enhanced service to enable we GPs to provide Long Covid services.

17 June 2021

The Pulse LIVE Virtual Event from a GP’s perspective

It is an understatement of somewhat heroic proportions to say that the last year has been a challenging one.

16 June 2021

Mandatory vaccination confirmed for care homes and may extend to GP practices

GPs visiting care homes will need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 from later this year, with the new law potentially also being extended to GP practice settings and the flu jab.

16 June 2021

Earlier second doses expanded to 40-49s to combat Delta variant

Second Covid vaccine doses will be brought forward for people in their 40s as part of measures to combat the Delta variant, the Prime Minister has announced.

15 June 2021

Nadhim Zahawi: ‘We recognise the pressure caused by the vaccination programme’

After a long and difficult period, we are finally starting to see first-hand the incredible impact COVID-19 vaccines are having on people’s lives.

14 June 2021

Headache, runny nose and sore throat top three symptoms of Delta variant, says researcher

The Delta variant, which now accounts for the vast majority of the Covid-19 cases in the UK is not presenting with classic symptoms but is more like a bad cold, a leading researcher has warned.

11 June 2021

Pfizer vaccine shortage concerns highlighted in letter between health secretaries

The Scottish health secretary has raised concerns about increasing pressures on the supply of Pfizer vaccine as the UK accelerates efforts to vaccinate as many people as possible.

10 June 2021

GPs and pharmacies to receive £20m cash injection to boost vaccine uptake

GP and pharmacy vaccination sites are set to receive a cash injection of £20m to boost uptake of the Covid jab, NHS England has announced.

10 June 2021

Health secretary defends early pandemic handling

Health secretary Matt Hancock has defended his record on several aspects of the Covid-19 response, including testing, care homes and PPE, in front of the House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee.

10 June 2021

Hospital waiting list tops five million despite some progress in recovering services

Figures from NHS England show the hospital waiting list has topped five million for the first time.

10 June 2021