The NHS national booking system for spring Covid-19 vaccination bookings via general practices is now open. Those eligible to book appointments are able to do so for next week. They include adults aged 75 or over as of 30 June 2024, residents in care homes for older adults, and individuals who are immunosuppressed. The eligibility...
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The UK hospice sector is facing a collective estimated deficit of £77m for the 2023/24 financial year, according to research by Hospice UK. The industry body’s quarterly financial benchmarking survey also found that payroll costs have surged by 11%, roughly equivalent to £130m in additional spending over the full year. Hospice UK pointed out that...
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NHS England’s mental health support service for health professionals will no longer take on new secondary care workers, and will review its offer to all staff groups in the long term. The NHS Practitioner Health service will remain in place for primary care staff for now, with NHS England confirming an extension for a further...
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The Scottish Government has announced the appointment of an interim chief nursing officer (CNO) who will start in post later this month. Anne Armstrong, who is currently deputy CNO in Scotland, will replace Professor Alex McMahon on an in interim basis from Friday 26 April. The news comes as Professor McMahon is set to retire...
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