Coronavirus News & Updates for UK Doctors & Nurses

Coronavirus: ethical advice and support framework

Clear decision-making guidance to assess individual cases, and advise on appropriate management and escalation, can help clinicians make difficult clinical decisions. Clinical decision-making guidance for Scotland has been produced by a senior clinical team, chaired by Professor Tom Evans. This guidance is considered both clinically sound and on firm moral ground.

• 03 April 2020

Guidance on student support for medical, nursing and midwifery students during the COVID-19 outbreak

This guidance has been endorsed for use in Scotland by the Chief Medical Officer, the Chief Nursing Officer, the Scottish Terms and Conditions Committee, the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and the General Medical Council. It is based on NHS England national guidance.

• 02 April 2020

NICE publishes second set of rapid COVID-19 guidelines

The new guidelines cover the provision of radiotherapy services and bone marrow transplant during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• 01 April 2020

Management of Acute Dental Problems During COVID-19 Pandemic

Management of Acute Dental Problems During COVID-19 Pandemic to encourage a consistent approach while recognising the challenges that the pandemic presents for the provision of dental care.

• 30 March 2020

COVID-19: GDC update 26 March 2020

Responding to COVID-19: providing treatment in uncertain times

• 26 March 2020

A message from Dame Clare Marx - Chair of the GMC

"The nature of being a doctor is to go above and beyond to deliver the care our patients require. But in this crisis situation, compassion, civility, and self-care will matter more than ever."

• 26 March 2020

Further advice from CDO for primary dental care

Read the third in a series of updates from the Chief Dental Officer regarding COVID-19.

• 25 March 2020

Red Alert letter to all dentists from CDO Wales

• 25 March 2020

COVID-19: GDC update for dental professionals

Read the General Dental Council's update for dental professionals

• 25 March 2020

Death certification during the COVID-19 pandemic

Guidance from the Chief Medical Officer on death certification during the COVID-19 pandemic

• 24 March 2020