District nursing: ‘undervalued’ but vital
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District nursing: ‘undervalued’ but vital

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.nursinginpractice.com/community-nursing/district-nursing-undervalued-vital By Kathy Oxtoby, Reporter District nurses save the NHS hundreds of millions across the UK by treating patients in their own homes and helping to keep them out of hospital. But cuts mean their numbers have nearly halved in 10 years and the profession is under threat, reports Kathy…

Health bosses’ ‘serious concerns’ over homeopathy
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Health bosses’ ‘serious concerns’ over homeopathy

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-50207231 By BBC Health news Health bosses have expressed “serious concerns” over the possible re-accreditation of the UK’s largest group of registered homeopaths. In a letter to the Professional Standards Authority, they said it gives “a false impression” to the public that their treatments are “clinically and scientifically established”. Homeopathy…

Vaccine reminder system ‘inconsistent’, report concludes
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Vaccine reminder system ‘inconsistent’, report concludes

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-50168767 By BBC Health News The NHS system for reminding parents to have their children vaccinated is “inconsistent” and making an appointment can be difficult, says a report on vaccine uptake in England. It says there should be a greater push to identify vulnerable and underserved groups, like travellers. Since…

Cystic fibrosis drug given green light in England
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Cystic fibrosis drug given green light in England

Byangie vallejo

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…

Eating disorders: Over-65s unable to access some clinics
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Eating disorders: Over-65s unable to access some clinics

Byangie vallejo

This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-50087460 By Meghan Owen and Anna AdamsBBC Victoria Derbyshire programme Over-65s with eating disorders are being prevented from accessing some specialist clinics despite NHS England saying they are open to all ages, the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire programme has found. For some, such support is seen as essential in keeping them…