Reduction in antibiotic-resistant infections
ANTIBIOTIC-RESISTANT bloodstream infections fell (15.5 per cent) in 2020 for the first time since 2016 but still remain at a higher level than 6 years ago, according to new data published by UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
Increase in antibiotic prescribing by dentists
ANTIBIOTIC prescribing by dentists in England rose in 2020 for the first time in many years, likely due to a decrease in face-to-face dental treatment under Covid-19 restrictions.
Mandatory Covid-19 vaccination for healthcare staff in England
Health and social care staff in England, including doctors, nurses, dentists and domiciliary care workers, will be required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 unless exempt, under plans announced by the Health and Social Care Secretary.
GMC publishes interim standards for PAs and AAs
AN interim standards guidance document for physician associates and anaesthesia associates has been published in advance of future regulation with the GMC.
Doctors feel unprepared for winter
OVER a third of doctors report that their organisation is not prepared for winter, according to a survey by the Royal College of Physicians London.
New information standard to reduce medication errors
A NEW information standard for medication message content will reduce medication errors and improve patient safety in England, says NHS Digital.
Funding needed to tackle post-pandemic mental health burden
A SUBSTANTIAL funding boost will be needed to tackle an estimated 1.8m new presentations, recurrences or exacerbations of mental ill health in England expected as a direct or indirect result of the pandemic until 2023, says the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
More beds needed as waiting list hits 5.72 million
MORE hospital beds and staff are needed says the Royal College of Surgeons of England as latest NHS performance data reveals that there were 5.72 million people in England on the NHS waiting list in August 2021.
Draft guideline aims to reduce inequality in homeless healthcare
MOBILE outreach and drop-in services offering flexible appointment times could help open up healthcare access to people experiencing homelessness, according to new draft guidance.
Record strain on emergency departments
EMERGENCY departments in England experienced the highest number of 12-hour and four-hour stays on record in September.