How could BREXIT impact the NHS?
The United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union, commonly known as Brexit, has raised concerns about the potential impact on
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Interview with Josh Allison – Co-founder of The HCG (The Healthcare Consulting Group)
Dr Josh Allison studied medicine at Imperial College London before setting up The Healthcare Consulting Group (The HCG) with his
Read moreMissed GP appointments – are they really a problem for the NHS?
The BBC carried a story on 2nd Jan 2019, that 15 million GP appointments were missed last year and that
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70 Years of the NHS
70 years ago, a woman named Edna was nearing the end of an 18-hour labour, presumably desperate for the ordeal
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WIRED Health 2018: Promising medical startups and innovative ideas in healthcare
WIRED Health is an annual event, held at the Francis Crick institute next to St Pancras station. This year they
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Sustainable healthcare – how can it be achieved?
There are a number of different initiatives being trialled all over the country. CCGs and trusts are highlighting the issue
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Antibiotic resistance and the consequences for the NHS
Bacterial infections are prevented and treated with antibiotics. Overuse of these drugs can lead to antibiotic resistance and the emergence
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NHS 111: Where are we now?
The NHS introduced a ‘111’ helpline: a non-emergency 24/7 number designed to replace the existing NHS Direct Service and work
Read moreHow can doctors get better at predicting outcomes?
Looking into the future is a science. It’s an uncertain one but it’s not just a matter of random guesswork.
Read moreWhat is Medical Indemnity? #theGPcrisis
The rising costs of medical indemnity have been hitting the headlines recently, causing GPs to retire and do less out-of-hours
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