Back and neck problems driving major UK health crisis, say medical leaders Exclusive: Obesity and remote working among causes of surge in cases, as official data shows almost a million cannot work The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2024
Surge in number of people in hospital with nutrient deficiencies, NHS figures show Exclusive: number of people in England and Wales admitted to hospital with deficiencies triples in 10 years The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2023
Rising numbers of people found long after death in England and Wales – study Cases in which body is found decomposed have been steadily increasing since 1980, researchers say The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023
One in 10 failed to get through to GP last month, poll finds Experts warned ‘access issues are symptomatic of a much bigger problem’. The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023
‘Destruction and demonisation’ of GPs must stop, says leading doctor Dr Kamila Hawthorne made the comments when opening the annual conference of the Royal College of GPs in Glasgow. The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
Senior doctor calls for ‘black alert’ safety system in UK general practice Exclusive: Warning system similar to one used by hospitals would allow GPs to flag unsafe workload levels and trigger support The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023
A&E seeing more people with sore throats, backache, insomnia and coughs NHS Providers said the strain on primary care services, including GPs and dentists, means patients often resort to A&E. The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023
Invest in ‘proper plan’ for GPs, campaigners say A survey has found the majority of Britons want to see the same GP every time they visit their local surgery. The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023
GPs caring for patients ‘above the safe level’ – survey Pulse surveyed 860 GPs from across the UK. The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2023
GPs say practices are ‘not an unlimited resource to be abused’ It comes after a poll found some practices had to stop taking bookings for routine appointments due to staffing issues and rising demand. The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023
GPs to be given new powers to order tests in bid to ease NHS pressure It is hoped the initiative will speed up diagnoses and treatment for patients The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023
Number of permanent GPs in England falls year-on-year 12 months in a row There were 26,521 permanent qualified GPs working in England in June 2023, down from 26,859 in June 2022, according to NHS Digital. The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023
Almost one in 20 GP appointments booked four weeks earlier – figures The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to review GP access in rural areas. The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023
NHS Workforce Plan ‘achingly vague’ and should mention pay, Adam Kay says Former doctor and author Adam Kay appeared in front of the Health and Social Care Committee on Wednesday alongside a number of other witnesses. The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023
Manchester Evening News · Jul 9, 2023 How we stop GPs 'leaving for Dubai' as the NHS turns 75 "You only need to look at places with private healthcare systems to see how that it just widens inequalities. We just cannot have that here. I know how great the NHS is and what it can do for people. It just needs genuine attention and care."
The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2023 Male GPs in England less likely to refer patients for IVF, report finds Survey shows wide discrepancies between Nice guidelines and GP responses and ‘utter confusion’ on eligibility criteria
The Independent UK · May 10, 2023 Lack of evidence on antidepressants for chronic pain, say experts The new study included 176 trials and almost 30,000 patients
Wales Online · May 10, 2023 Hundreds of thousands of people given antidepressants for pain 'without proof they work' In a large study, only one was found to provide any pain relief
The Independent UK · May 9, 2023 Thousands take antidepressants for pain without proof they work – experts The new study included 176 trials and almost 30,000 patients.
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2023 Patients getting sicker as they face long waits for NHS care, says top GP Exclusive: Prof Kamila Hawthorne says delays and uncertainty mean patients feel ‘helpless and forgotten’
The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023 GPs in the UK have ‘lowest job satisfaction’ compared to medics in other countries, a report says GPs are stressed out and burnt out – and many are considering leaving their jobs
The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023 GPs in the UK ‘have higher stress levels’ than medics in other countries Just a decade earlier UK GPs were among the most satisfied of any country, a report said.
The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023 GPs ‘in crisis’ as one in four fear surgery is in danger of closing Experts warn GPs facing ‘insurmountable pressures’
The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023 Family doctors facing ‘insurmountable’ pressures, warn leading GPs A report suggests one in four GP staff fear their practice is in danger of closing.
The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023 At-home health tests launch in Tesco stores nationwide The supermarket giant has sealed a deal with test provider Newfoundland to stock self-diagnostic kits in stores and online.