All Public health articles
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Independent professional body guidelineGMC remote prescribing principles guidance
Covering key principles for remote prescribing and an algorithm for deciding when to perform remote consultations
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News
Survey reveals upswing in patients seeking health advice from community pharmacy
The survey conducted by Guidelines for Pharmacy also exposed changes in the interaction between community pharmacy and general practice
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New Office for Health Improvement and Disparities to launch
A new body to tackle health disparities across the country will launch on 1 October 2021
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People seeking weight loss help are heavier than those pre-pandemic, study finds
The study highlights the need for people to take action on unhealthy weight gain to safeguard against the increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE management of staff exposure to COVID-19
This summary provides guidance on the management of staff according to COVID-19 exposures, symptoms, and test results
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Public wants increase in GPs to improve services: survey
A survey by the British Medical Association (BMA) has revealed half of people in England want to see an increase in GP numbers
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE influenza immunisation policy
This summary provides comprehensive guidance about flu immunisation for public health professionals
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News
More cash for Better Care Fund to support health and care integration
Over £6.9 billion has been committed to the fund to help people in England stay and home and live independently, and to help local recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic
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Diet and exercise linked to risk of cognitive decline
Cognitive decline and dementia can be influenced by levels of diet and exercise up to 12 years before the onset of symptoms
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New guidance on social prescribing for migrant patients published by PHE
The guidance recognises the varied social prescribing needs of migrant patients and offers advice for health practitioners on addressing these needs
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PHE launches Better Health campaign
The campaign aims to encourage adults to lose weight and get active this summer
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Government’s new Life Sciences Vision aims to improve health outcomes for patients across the UK
The government has published Life Sciences Vision to build on the pandemic response and improve health outcomes
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Government plans new scheme to help people eat better and exercise more
A plan for a new pilot aims to help people exercise more and eat better
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BMA calls for 5% pay hike for ‘exhausted’ consultants
Since March, the BMA has been calling on the government to deliver a fair pay offer for NHS consultants
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MHRA’s new delivery plan aims to put patients first
Putting patients first: a new era for our agency replaces the agency’s current corporate plan and sets out its roadmap for the future
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Government commits £46 million to help people achieve a healthier weight
New services launching across England aims to help adults and children to adopt healthier habits and boost their wellbeing
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NICE guideline
NICE shared decision making guideline
Guidance on employing the collaborative process of involving a person and their healthcare professional to reach joint care decisions in primary care
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New guidance on shared decision making issued by NICE
NICE Guideline 197 promotes the adoption of shared decision making in everyday care in all healthcare settings
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
PHE inadvertent vaccination in pregnancy guideline
This concise and useful summary covers monitoring of women vaccinated in pregnancy or shortly before conception
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Independent professional body guideline
AWMSG prescribing guide
Guidance on solving prescribing dilemmas, including (but not limited to) clinical responsibility, prescribing duration, and complementary therapies
