District nurses spend more time doing computer admin tasks than looking after patients, NHS chief says
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District nurses spend more time doing computer admin tasks than looking after patients, NHS chief says

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/10/09/police-teachers-jealous-nhs-20m-birthday-award-simon-stevens/ By Henry Bodkin  District nurses now spend more time completing admin tasks than caring for the elderly and infirm, the head of the NHS has said. Simon Stevens, Chief Executive of NHS England, said nurses trained to look after patients in their homes are more likely to be found in front…

GPs in London and Hertfordshire join scheme offering same-day appointments for £1,200 a year
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GPs in London and Hertfordshire join scheme offering same-day appointments for £1,200 a year

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This article was taken from: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/health/nhs-doctors-to-offer-sameday-appointments-for-1200-a-year-a3956236.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1538996552 By Ross Lydall Health Editor NHS family doctors today began offering 30-minute consultations and their mobile phone number to patients — for a £1,200 annual fee. More than 30 GPs in London and Hertfordshire have joined the Concierge Choice UK private scheme, which allows patients to “hand-pick” their doctor and request on-the-day appointments. The…

The flat-pack clinic that could revolutionise healthcare in isolated communities
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The flat-pack clinic that could revolutionise healthcare in isolated communities

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This article was taken from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/0/flat-pack-clinic-could-revolutionise-healthcare-isolated-communities/ By Sarah Newey, global health security correspondent The Global Clinic is currently on display at the Wellcome Collection in London Doctors working in remote parts of the world are often forced to operate out of flimsy tents or repurposed buildings which can be cramped, unhygienic and not fit for purpose. But now an…

Health board says Brexit poses ‘very high’ risk of disruption
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Health board says Brexit poses ‘very high’ risk of disruption

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This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-45498319 By Glenn CampbellBBC political correspondent A major health board has warned there is a “very high” risk that Brexit could cause disruption to its services. NHS Lanarkshire said it was working with the Scottish government to identify potential problems. A wider BBC investigation has uncovered NHS concerns that leaving the EU…

Sexual health care cuts will stop me helping survivors of rape and FGM
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Sexual health care cuts will stop me helping survivors of rape and FGM

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This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/sep/06/sexual-health-care-cuts-stop-helping-survivors-fgm By Guardian news Women will bear the brunt of these funding shortfalls. As a doctor, I know we’re cutting off a lifeline for them A record number of visits were made to sexual health clinics in England in 2017, the equivalent of an extra 1,500 attendances a week since 2013. It couldn’t be…