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Wales first in UK to reach mid-February vaccine target

Wales is set to become the first nation in the UK to offer a Covid vaccination to everyone in the first four priority groups, according to the Welsh Government.

12 February 2021

Government set to announce NHS reforms tearing up Health and Social Care Act

The Government is set to announce NHS reforms today that are expected to hand more power to Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) and remove 2012 legislation mandating NHS contracts to be put out to tender.

11 February 2021

The Government and their scientists need a dose of the GP’s pragmatism

It’s been a logistical nightmare to deliver medical services in this ‘Covid-world’.

10 February 2021

The winners of the 2020 GP awards

In a year that was harder than any other for general practice, all GPs shone.

09 February 2021

Cold calling leaves me hot under the collar

‘I’m glad you phoned’.

08 February 2021

GPs told to get six doses out of all Pfizer vaccine vials

GPs have been told to deliver six doses from all Pfizer vaccine vials, amid updated guidance from the medicines regulator.

05 February 2021

New Pfizer jab study supports Government 12-week interval, researchers claim

A single dose of the Pfizer vaccine is 90% effective from 21 days after vaccination, a new study has suggested.

04 February 2021

Oxford vaccine may reduce transmission by 67%, study suggests

The Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid vaccine may reduce transmission by 67%, a new study has suggested.

03 February 2021