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This article was taken from: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/frontline-health-and-care-staff-can-work-rather-than-self-isolate By Gov.uk – Department of Health and Social Care From today (Monday 19 July), double vaccinated frontline NHS and social care staff in England who have been told to self-isolate will be permitted to attend work in exceptional circumstances and replaced by testing mitigations. This…
This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51378514 By Nick Triggle Health correspondent A shortage of contraception is causing chaos and risks unplanned pregnancies and abortions, doctors are warning. Leading sexual health experts have written to ministers warning that the supply shortage is beginning to lead to serious problems across the UK. A number of daily pills…
This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-50377846 By Alison Holt & Ben Butcher BBC News The care system helps older and disabled people with day-to-day tasks like washing, dressing, eating and medication. It is under pressure across the UK after past governments failed to reform or fund the council-run system properly. Experts believe the problems are…
This article was taken from: bbc.co.uk/news/health-50144742 By BBC Health News A life-extending drug for cystic fibrosis will be available on the NHS in England, health bosses say. NHS England reached a deal with the manufacturers of Orkambi, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, after months of negotiations. Patients should be able to get the drug within 30 days. The…
This article was taken from: https://news.sky.com/story/care-for-mental-health-patients-has-deteriorated-in-england-regulators-say-11835911 By Rachel Lucas, specialist producer Some 10% of inpatient services for people with learning disabilities and/or autism were rated as inadequate by inspectors. The quality of care provided at inpatient units across England for those with mental health, learning disability and autism has deteriorated in the last year, regulators…