Coronavirus news and updates for UK healthcare professionals

Majority of GPs struggling to provide sufficient level of care

More than 80 per cent of GPs have struggled to provide a patient with a sufficient level of care in 2020, according to new figures from the GMC.

• 30 November 2020
• News

Covid-19 brings rise in antibiotic prescribing

Antibiotic prescribing by dentists in England between April to July 2020 was 25% higher than the same period in 2019 according to the University of Manchester.

• 30 November 2020
• News

GPs in Scotland undertaking extra work during Covid-19

A reminder for all GPs practising in Scotland regarding reimbursement for additional indemnity expenses incurred by the increase in sessions worked due to Covid-19.

• 30 November 2020
• MDDUS News

MDDUS reaction to GMC report on the state of medical education and practice

MDDUS has responded to the publication today (27 Nov) of the General Medical Council's report on the state of medical education and practice in the UK.

• 27 November 2020
• Press release

Call to “lock in” bureaucracy busting measures

New drive to empower frontline NHS staff by reducing unnecessary bureaucracy and “locking in positive change” has been announced.

• 27 November 2020
• News

RCGP calls for suspension of GP appraisal

The Royal College of GPs governing council has passed a motion calling for suspension of GP appraisal for the duration of the Covid-19 pandemic.

• 27 November 2020
• News

College launches Covid-19 digital archive

The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh has launched a Covid-19 digital archive to documents the experiences of healthcare workers during the pandemic.

• 26 November 2020
• News

NHS faces "hidden backlog" in routine hospital care

New report from The Health Foundation highlights huge drop in numbers for routine hospital care between January and August 2020 compared to 2019.

• 24 November 2020
• News

Advice about practising in level 4 restrictions in Scotland – MDDUS is here to help

As 11 local authorities in Scotland move into the highest Covid-19 protection level, MDDUS offers advice and guidance to its Scottish-based dental members.

• 20 November 2020
• MDDUS Update

100-fold increase in number awaiting elective hospital treatment

The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a 100-fold increase in the number people waiting over a year for elective hospital treatment in England.

• 17 November 2020
• News