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Coronavirus: Test and trace system 'successful', says health minister

Health minister Edward Argar says it is "evolving and flexing", amid plans to cut 6,000 contact tracers. Read more here

Coronavirus: Is the world winning the pandemic fight?

Covid-19 has changed the world - are we winning or is the virus still taking hold, and when will it end? Read more here

Coronavirus: Little evidence of Covid transmission in schools, says Williamson

The education secretary says a new coronavirus study supports the government decision to reopen schools. Read more here

'A Hinge date saved my life' and other cancer dating stories

Dating during lockdown is hard enough in 2020, but how do you deal with it when cancer is in the mix too? Read more here

Nursing apprenticeship funding gets £172m boost

Ministers want nursing jobs in England to be more accessible, but a union says the plan falls short. Read more here

Coronavirus: Moral duty to get all children back in school - Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson wants schools in England to be the last sector to close in any future local lockdowns. Read more here

Coronavirus in Scotland: Care home residents to be allowed more visitors

Residents will be allowed up to three outdoor visitors at a time from Monday, ministers announce. Read more here

Coronavirus: Randox recalls up to 750,000 test kits over safety concerns

Some kits sent to care homes should be returned, but the government says the risk to safety is low. Read more here

Coronavirus: Face covering use expanded in England and Scotland

The new rules apply to cinemas, museums and places of worship as more quarantine restrictions start. Read more here

Virus cases 'may be levelling off' in England, figures suggest

After a low in cases at the end of June, the ONS estimated infections had been rising slightly in July. Read more here

Coronavirus: NHS England scales back private sector deal

A deal in which NHS England had access to 92% of private hospitals beds will come to an end. Read more here

NHS protest by nurses and health staff over pay rise 'snub'

Hundreds march in Cardiff, Swansea, Bridgend and Merthyr claiming they missed out on latest award. Read more here

Chemotherapy in cancer patients with Covid-19 'not a risk'

Female breast cancer patients were much more likely to survive than other patients, a study says. Read more here

Coronavirus: Asymptomatic cases 'carry same amount of virus'

But the South Korean study couldn't say how much this group actually passed coronavirus on. Read more here

Coronavirus: England's contact-tracing app readies for launch

The app will use QR barcode scans as well as Bluetooth handshakes to determine if users are at risk. Read more here

Coronavirus: Cancer survivor calls mammogram refusal 'ageist'

Janet Wilkie criticises the suspension of breast screenings for the over 70s due to the pandemic. Read more here

Separated twins' parents thank Colchester nurses for pictures

The premature babies were treated in hospitals 60 miles apart but an app kept their parents updated. Read more here

Malaria in Africa: Parasite 'resistant to artemisinin'

Scientists in Rwanda find cases of resistance to artemisinin, a frontline drug used to treat malaria. Read more here

Hydroxychloroquine being 'discarded prematurely', say scientists

Clinicians from global study say controversy around the drug is stopping them completing their study. Read more here

Coronavirus: Safety concerns halt use of 50 million NHS masks

Millions of respirators will not be used by health workers because they may not fit adequately. Read more here

Coronavirus: University life may 'pose further risk' to young shielders

A lack of information from universities will pose a "further risk to lives", the NUS warns. Read more here

Coronavirus: Ethnic minorities 'over-exposed' to Covid-19

They "face greater barriers" when trying to protect themselves from coronavirus, a report says. Read more here

Schools 'must come before pubs and restaurants in future'

The right to an education should take priority over pubs, England's children's commissioner says. Read more here

Two-thirds shielding happy to return to work, ONS figures suggest

But one in 20 say they won't be returning anytime soon after advice changed on 1 August. Read more here

Autism in children: 'Many families face council discrimination'

Dozens of English councils discriminate against children with autism, legal experts say. Read more here

NHS: MPs pilot system to measure delivery of key pledges

Experts working for the Commons health committee will assess whether policy commitments are being met. Read more here

Chronic pain: Antidepressants not painkillers recommended

Guidelines recommends not using common painkillers for long-term pain Read more here

Testing and tracing 'key to schools returning', scientists say

The UK's test and trace schemes are not yet good enough to stop a virus resurgence, scientists say. Read more here

Obesity not defined by weight, says new Canada guideline

A new Canadian clinical guideline aims to reduce stigma against overweight patients. Read more here

Coronavirus: New 90-minute tests for Covid-19 and flu 'hugely beneficial'

The rapid tests for hospitals and care homes will distinguish between Covid-19 and seasonal illness. Read more here

NHS test hope for children with suspected genetic illness

Critically ill children with suspected genetic illnesses in Wales are to be offered a new NHS test in UK first. Read more here

Coronavirus: Shielding ends for two million in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland

Vulnerable people can now leave their home for the first time since lockdown began. Read more here

First England case diagnosed of tick-borne babesiosis

Be 'tick alert' say health officials, following the diagnosis for the first time of a rare illness. Read more here

Coronavirus: Visiting people at home banned in parts of northern England

Millions face new lockdown rules prohibiting separate households from meeting each other at their homes. Read more here

Coronavirus infections rising in England

A study that involves swabbing a randomly select group of households found positive tests were increasing. Read more here

Coronavirus: 'Chancellor must protect' jobs of those shielding

Charities are calling on the chancellor to protect the jobs of workers who have been shielding. Read more here

Coronavirus doctor's diary: How gardening could help in the fight against obesity

In Bradford, community schemes offer a novel approach to promoting healthy lifestyles. Read more here

Coronavirus: The shielders turning the word 'vulnerable' on its head

As shielding ends for the 'elderly and vulnerable' will the world they are about to be re-enter be less accessible than the one they left four months ago? Read more here

Covid-19: Why Hong Kong's 'third wave' is a warning

Until recently, the city was seen as a poster child in its handling of the pandemic. What went wrong? Read more here

Coronavirus: Has Covid-19 exposed UK's underlying ill health?

What lessons has coronavirus taught us - and will ministers and health leaders act upon them? Read more here

Coronavirus cure: What progress are we making on treatments?

Teams around the world are looking into medicines for Covid-19 and scientists are starting to discover what works. Read more here

Coronavirus: Are mutations making it more infectious?

While there have been thousands of changes to the virus only one is seen as possibly altering its behaviour. Read more here

Fertility rate: Shrinking population in six easy lessons

Research suggests most countries' populations will have shrunk by the end of the century. Read more here

Coronavirus doctor's diary: Why are people remaining ill for so long?

Dr John Wright on two young patients seen at Bradford Royal Infirmary's Covid-19 "survivors' clinic". Read more here

Coronavirus vaccine: When will we have one?

About 200 groups of medical researchers around the world are working on a vaccine for Covid-19. Read more here

Coronavirus immunity: Can you catch it twice?

Immunity is the crucial question and understanding it will tell us how the pandemic will end. Read more here

'Long-haulers' face lengthy recovery

Thousands of people with Covid-19 report recurring symptoms for far longer than 14 days. Read more here

Coronavirus: Why disabled people are calling for a Covid-19 inquiry

Wheelchair-user Ginny Butcher says disabled people in the UK have been abandoned during the pandemic. Read more here

Coronavirus: Cardiff man meets doctor who saved his life

At one stage the oxygen level in Davide Compagnone's blood was lower than on Everest's peak. Read more here

Coronavirus: Snacking and family meals increase in lockdown

Young people's eating habits have meant more snacks but also more shared meals, say researchers. Read more here

Coronavirus in the UK: How many confirmed cases are there in your area?

Key graphics explaining how coronavirus has spread in the UK and the government's response. Read more here

Coronavirus: Could social distancing of less than two metres work?

The government has said it will be possible to relax the 2m social distancing from 4 July - but is it safe to do so? Read more here

Coronavirus: What is the true death toll of the pandemic?

Far more people have died during the coronavirus pandemic than official Covid-19 data can account for Read more here

Coronavirus: 'We need a designated shielding hour'

Natasha Howard is campaigning for a set time in the day when only people who are shielding go outdoors. Read more here

Coronavirus doctor's diary: A 'dying' patient's miraculous recovery

When Mohammed Azeem arrived in hospital his blood oxygen levels were "not compatible with life" as one doctor put it. Read more here

Coronavirus: What is dexamethasone and how does it work?

A cheap steroid is hailed a big breakthrough in the treatment of seriously ill Covid-19 patients. Read more here

The virus hunter who got Covid

Professor Peter Piot, one of the world’s top infectious disease experts, was hit by Covid-19. Read more here

Coronavirus: What will a night out be like after lockdown?

Pubs, bars and clubs are having to change because of Covid-19. But what will a night out feel like? Read more here

Coronavirus bubbles: How do they work and who is in yours?

Some people in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland can form "support bubbles". Read more here

Can thermal cameras help spot coronavirus?

The devices allow a person's temperature to be checked from a distance, but are not always reliable. Read more here

Coronavirus: The chaplains at the front line of end-of-life care

How are hospital and hospice chaplains managing to provide comfort for dying patients? Read more here

How my carer saved me during lockdown

When Shannon fell ill with coronavirus, her carer Caroline took matters into her own hands. Read more here

Coronavirus: What is the k number and can superspreading be stopped?

Identifying superspreading events could be crucial in the fight against the virus, scientists say. Read more here

Coronavirus: Devon care homes were 'hit so quickly'

One boss describes seeing staff fall ill and residents die as the virus swept through his care homes. Read more here

Coronavirus: The mystery of asymptomatic 'silent spreaders'

Scientists have discovered more evidence about a strange and worrying feature of the coronavirus. Read more here

Coronavirus: Do people still have to shield?

As restrictions lift, you might feel anxious about how to stay safe. Here's what experts advise. Read more here

Coronavirus: 'I'm high risk but made a full recovery'

Positive stories from people considered at high risk who have made a full recovery from coronavirus. Read more here

Coronavirus changes how doctors deal with death

Five doctors administering end-of-life care reflect on the current crisis. Read more here

Coronavirus: NHS app paves the way for 'immunity passports'

"Passports" showing individuals' health status could become the next front for fighting the pandemic. Read more here

Social distancing: A practical guide to how to socialise now

Meeting friends? Here's how to handle the awkward new rules - from sharing food to avoiding hugs. Read more here

Coronavirus: What are the risks of opening schools?

Children seem to be at low risk from the disease, but can they still spread it? Read more here

Coronavirus: The human cost of virus misinformation

A BBC team tracking coronavirus misinformation has found links to assaults, arson and deaths - and the potential for even greater indirect harm. Read more here

Coronavirus: How dangerous is lifting lockdown?

Why is lifting restrictions being described as a "dangerous moment"? Read more here

Coronavirus lockdown: Why can some of us meet six people?

Different policies are down to a number of factors, including geography, science and politics, experts say. Read more here

Coronavirus: How does Covid-19 test-and-trace work?

People who have been in close contact with someone found to have Covid-19 are now being traced. Read more here

'I returned to nursing the day the pandemic was declared'

Hannah spent 12 years recovering from mental ill health, then happened to return to nursing the day Covid-19 was declared a pandemic. Read more here

Coronavirus: What's going wrong in Sweden's care homes?

Swedish healthcare is under scrutiny over the high rate of Covid-19 deaths in care homes. Read more here

Coronavirus vaccine: First evidence jab can train immune system

Larger trials now needed to see if the vaccine can protect against the coronavirus. Read more here

Fault warning for Emerade 500 adrenaline pens

The pens carried by people with severe allergies should be exchanged for a different brand. Read more here

Coronavirus: Half a million access suicide prevention course

It comes as medics warn the coronavirus pandemic is likely to lead to long-term mental health conditions. Read more here

Coronavirus: What guidance did care homes get from the government?

Boris Johnson says "too many care homes didn't really follow the procedures", so what was the coronavirus guidance given to them? Read more here

Coronavirus: Should I start taking vitamin D?

Some people might want to consider it during the pandemic. Here's why. Read more here

Coronavirus: Does lockdown easing 'follow the science'?

Why is England pressing ahead with plans to ease lockdown rules ahead of the rest of the UK? Read more here

Coronavirus: How many people have died in the UK?

Official statistics show a large increase in the number of UK deaths above the expected level. Read more here

Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'They say I have blood on my hands'

Abusive messages were sent to an Asian doctor because of a myth that non-white patients are left to die. Read more here

Coronavirus: Seacole hospital 'a tribute' to BAME NHS staff

A new community hospital recognises Jamaican-born nurse Mary Seacole - and BAME staff who have died. Read more here

International Nurses Day: The gran, mum and daughter on the front line

Meet three generations of a North East family working on the front line to fight coronavirus. Read more here

OCD: 'I spent 20 years preparing for the coronavirus pandemic'

How coping with OCD prepared one man for the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here

Coronavirus: Does being overweight or obese affect how ill people get?

Could the amount of fat in our body increase complications with Covid-19? Read more here

Coronavirus: What is the R number and how is it calculated?

The number at the heart of the decision whether to lift lockdown. Read more here

Coronavirus: Eight things that have kept us going in lockdown

Coronavirus has forced people in Britain to radically change the way they live their lives. Here are eight things that have helped us cope. Read more here

Coronavirus: Is risk from Covid-19 higher during pregnancy?

What are the chances of passing the virus to the baby in the womb, or of premature birth? Read more here

A 'difficult day' on the Covid frontline

The BBC's James Cook spends a day with doctors and nurses dealing with coronavirus in hospital. Read more here

Coronavirus doctor's diary: Is lockdown good for your heart?

Why do fewer people seem to be having heart attacks and strokes? One theory is that the lockdown lifestyle is healthy. Read more here

Coronavirus: Can you compare the UK with Italy?

The UK has passed Italy's death toll but it's hard to make direct comparisons. Read more here

Coronavirus: 'Many said goodbye to loved ones in an ambulance'

Dr Nigel Kennea describes his role supporting bereaved families at one London hospital during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here

Coronavirus: When your child's in intensive care with Covid-19

Two mothers tell the BBC about their experiences as their young children battled the virus. Read more here

Coronavirus doctor's diary: 'We aren't diagnosing many cancers now'

Planned surgery has been cancelled across the NHS - there may be some big changes when it resumes. Read more here

'I feel like I don't count,' says man with MND

The government's advice on shielding is failing people with motor neurone disease, according to a charity. Read more here

Heat-health watch alert: Level 3 – heatwave action

Issued at 8.35am on Monday 10 August 2020 There is a 90% probability of Heat-Health criteria being met between 9am on Monday and 9am on Friday in parts of England. Hot weather could increase the healt Read more here

Risk of death from unintended administration of sodium nitrite

A National Patient Safety Alert has been issued on the risk of death from unintended administration of sodium nitrite. National Patient Safety Alert – Risk of death from unintended administration of s Read more here

Heat-health watch alert: Level 3 – heatwave action

Issued at 8.47am on Thursday 6 August 2020 There is a 90% probability of heat-health criteria being met between midday on Thursday and 9am on Sunday in parts of England. Hot weather could increase the Read more here

NHS recruitment drive to help tackle loneliness and improve lives

The NHS is recruiting a growing army of social prescribing link workers to combat loneliness and isolation fuelled by coronavirus. More than 1,200 are already helping people to improve their mental he Read more here

Heat-health watch alert: level 2 – alert and readiness

Issued at 9.44am on Monday 3 August 2020 There is a 60 % probability of heat-health criteria being met between midday on Thursday and 9am on Sunday in parts of England. Hot weather could increase the Read more here

NHS rolls out ‘COVID-friendly’ cancer treatments

‘COVID-friendly’ cancer treatments that are safer for patients during the pandemic will be expanded and extended through a £160 million initiative, NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens announced toda Read more here

Chair appointed to lead NHS drive to reduce health inequalities

A longstanding health leader and advocate on inequalities has been chosen to head up the health service’s major new work programme into the impact of race and ethnicity on people’s health, NHS chief e Read more here

Fast online access to world leading NHS weight loss advice

People who are at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes will be fast-tracked into the flagship Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention programme, Chief Executive Sir Simon Stevens announced today. Rap Read more here

Childcare costs for doctors to be covered in drive to boost GP numbers

The NHS has launched a new scheme to encourage hundreds more doctors to return to general practice by offering help towards the costs of caring for children or family members. Qualified GPs who are in Read more here

New NHS ‘Exemplars’ to help close inequality gap for people with a learning disability

The NHS has today called on local NHS organisations across the country to become learning disability ‘Exemplars’ to help drive forward improvements in care putting the health of people with a learning Read more here

Detailed guide: Coronavirus cases in the UK: daily updated statistics

The latest number of coronavirus (COVID-19) tests, cases and deaths in the UK. Read more here

National Statistics: Abortion statistics for England and Wales: 2019

Statistics and commentary on abortions carried out in 2019. Read more here

Transparency data: NHS injury cost recovery scheme: April 2020 to March 2021

Data on the funds collected by the Compensation Recovery Unit and funds paid to the NHS. Read more here

Guidance: Assessment and procurement of coronavirus (COVID-19) tests

How the government assesses offers of COVID-19 tests from developers for procurement and use in the UK. Read more here

Official Statistics: PPE deliveries (England): 3 August to 9 August 2020

Experimental statistics showing the latest number of personal protective equipment (PPE) items distributed for use by health and social care services in England. Read more here

Press release: Prime Minister confirms funding to prepare the NHS for winter

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces the 117 Trusts allocated share of £300 million to upgrade A&E facilities. Read more here

Transparency data: NHS Test and Trace statistics (England): 23 July to 29 July 2020

Experimental statistics for weeks 1 to 9 of NHS Test and Trace contact tracing in England. Read more here

NHS Test and Trace service to strengthen regional contact tracing

NHS Test and Trace and Public Health England will extend its partnership with local authorities to reach more people testing positive and their contacts. Read more here

Detailed guide: North of England: local restrictions

Find out what you can and cannot do if you live, work or travel in areas of the north of England. Read more here

Detailed guide: Leicester lockdown: what you can and cannot do

Find out what restrictions are in place if you live, work or travel in the Leicester area during the local outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). Read more here

Detailed guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19): getting tested

Guidance on coronavirus testing, including who is eligible for a test and how to get tested. Read more here

Detailed guide: PPE portal: how to order emergency personal protective equipment

Healthcare providers can order additional personal protective equipment (PPE) through the portal to top up their existing supplies for COVID-19 in an emergency. Read more here

New funding to double nursing apprentices and help deliver 50,000 more nurses

A new government package worth £172 million will help to train thousands more nursing degree apprentices. Read more here

News story: Update on Randox test kits

Notification of issue relating to test kits produced by Randox laboratories. This affects the ‘Randox COVID-19 Home Testing Kit’ with the catalogue number: EV4429. Read more here

Guidance: Coronavirus (COVID-19): providing home care

Information for those providing personal care to people living in their own home during the coronavirus outbreak. Read more here

Press release: Restrictions on household gatherings to continue in parts of the north west and West Yorkshire

The current rules on social gatherings will continue in parts of the north west, West Yorkshire and Leicester, following a review of all local restrictions yesterday by government and local authoritie Read more here

Guidance: Face coverings: when to wear one and how to make your own

This page explains when to wear a face covering and how to make one. Read more here

Press release: Research study into long-term health impacts of COVID-19 launched in the UK

One of the world’s largest comprehensive research studies into the long-term health impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19) on hospitalised patients has been launched, the Health and Social Care Secretary, Read more here

Guidance: Containing and managing local coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreaks

Guidance for local authorities and local decision-makers on containing and managing COVID-19 outbreaks at a local level. Read more here

Guidance: Pharmaceutical buying groups in the NHS

A list of the purchasing point information for existing buying groups that have access to Commerical Medicines Unit (CMU) contracts. Read more here

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Aiding staff wellbeing and resilience in the coronavirus pandemic

A wellbeing and resilience session delivered by mental health nurses supported staff redeployed and recruited during the coronavirus pandemic. This article comes with a handout for a journal club dis Read more here

Government pledges funding to double nurse apprentice intake

Up to 2,000 nursing apprentices will be trained every year in England for the next four years thanks to new government funding, ministers have announced. A funding package of up to £172m will enable t Read more here

Safety culture, staff harm and nurse staffing in the mental health setting

This article discusses how big data analytics can be used to increase understanding of the safety of healthcare staff and the impacts of staff harm The post Safety culture, staff harm and nurse staffi Read more here

Breathlessness: causes, assessment and non-pharmacological management

Breathlessness is a key symptom of Covid-19 disease. This article discusses the importance of thorough assessment of breathlessness and how it can be managed using non-pharmacological strategies The p Read more here

Nurses ‘confident’ ahead of national pay protests on Saturday

Thousands of nurses are preparing to take to the streets tomorrow for a series of socially distanced demonstrations over pay. More than 35 demonstrations are scheduled to take place in different parts Read more here

‘My assumptions about the role were very different to now’

Today marks the final time I will write for the Nursing Times as a student editor. What a year it has been. Reflecting on the year, it is hard to believe how far I have come and the opportunities I ha Read more here

Senior nurse issues Covid-19 plea to public ahead of potential second wave

The government must provide clear instructions to the public and make messages “more personal” in order to avoid hospitals being overwhelmed by a second wave of Covid-19, according to a senior infecti Read more here

‘Large proportion’ of NHS workforce may have already had Covid-19

Many nurses and other healthcare staff in the UK may already have been infected with Covid-19 but not diagnosed at the time, according to a new study. Research led by the University of East Anglia in Read more here

Nurses launch new mental health charity to support peers

A group of nurses and midwives has set up a charity with the aim of providing peer support to colleagues across the UK in times of stress and difficulty. The ultimate aim of the Nurse Lifeline organis Read more here

‘Addressing the retention issue means investing in nursing’

A couple of weeks ago my wife said to me: “We’ve been invited to a friend’s garden for a drink and a catch-up. I thought it might be nice.” I looked at her suspiciously. We haven’t socialised with any Read more here

UK government urged to justify £108m contact-tracing deal with Serco

Email leaked to shadow health minister prompts questions over whether company was cherry-picked Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage The government has been urged to demonstrat Read more here

You have pesticides in your body. But an organic diet can reduce them by 70% | Kendra Klein and Anna Lappe

A new study shows that US families consume cancer-linked glyphosate in their food. The good news: going organic rapidly reduces levelsNever before have we sprayed so much of a chemical on our food, on Read more here

Russia's coronavirus vaccine: will it work, and is it safe?

Sputnik V’s development has been marked by worrying opacity and ethical issuesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe race to find a vaccine against Covid-19 has not always bee Read more here

How can I cut calories from recipes without skimping on flavour?

If you are selective, and careful what you tweak, fat and sugar alternatives can workDo you have a culinary dilemma? Email feast@theguardian.comHow do I cut down on the calories in your recipes withou Read more here

Disease-bearing ticks thrive as climate change heats up US

Blood-sucking ticks can spread Lyme disease and are extending beyond their traditional north-eastern rangeGrowing up in north-eastern Ohio, Kimberly Byce spent much of her childhood running around in Read more here

Covid vaccine tracker: when will we have a coronavirus vaccine?

More than 170 teams of researchers are racing to develop a safe and effective vaccine - here is their progressResearchers around the world are racing to develop a vaccine against Covid-19, with more t Read more here

I'm a shielder who's been out for the first time. How do I stay safe? | Pippa Kent

Shielding rules were relaxed in England on 1 August, but I’m not rushing to the shops or beach any time soonCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageI am one of those people who wer Read more here

Richie Mawson was a beloved dad and Liverpool fan. Did a late lockdown cost him his life?

On the day the WHO declared a pandemic, 52,000 fans – including 3,000 from Spain – piled into Anfield to watch the Reds play Atlético. Weeks later, the city was a Covid-19 hotspot. The family of one v Read more here

Rise in UK Covid cases above 1,000 a day breached government target

Exclusive: 1,000-case ceiling to avoid virus flare-ups was set by Joint Biosecurity Centre in MayCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe rise above 1,000 daily confirmed cases Read more here

Covid and sex: charity issues guidance on reducing infection risk

Terrence Higgins Trust advocates face coverings and not using face-to-face positionsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageWearing face coverings, avoiding kissing and choosing po Read more here

NHS test and trace to cut 6,000 jobs but strengthen regional teams

Tracers to focus on specific areas and could be sent to knock on people’s doorsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageNHS test and trace is cutting 6,000 contact tracer jobs and a Read more here

France 'on the cliff-edge' of removal from UK safe travel list

Hundreds of thousands of British tourists face possible quarantine, industry figure suggestsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageFrance is “on the cliff-edge” of being removed f Read more here

Scientists urge routine Covid testing when English schools reopen

Exclusive: experts say staff and pupils should be screened for virus, possibly by group testingScientists have called for routine Covid testing of teachers and pupils alongside a robust test-and-trace Read more here

Where’s the anger over these dodgy Tory deals? | Letters

Readers respond to a piece by Jonathan Freedland in which he addresses Boris Johnson’s cronyism and the wasting of taxpayers’ moneyThe sleaziness at the heart of Boris Johnson’s government should surp Read more here

Children are at risk from game shot with lead | Letter

UK regulation requiring replacement of lead gunshot with non-toxic alternatives is long overdue, say Prof Debbie Pain, Prof Rhys Green and Dr Caroline Taylor Your article on a Unicef report (One in th Read more here

Roger Williams obituary

Physician who created the UK’s first liver transplant programme and worked with George Best to highlight the dangers of alcoholThe six-decade career of Roger Williams, who has died at the age of 88 af Read more here

NHS test and trace will fail unless government pays wages, say unions

Workers’ representatives and mayors say statutory sick pay not enough to let people isolateCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe government’s flagship test-and-trace system w Read more here

Runa Mackay obituary

My friend Runa Mackay, who has died aged 98, spent much of her long medical career working in Israel, where she strove to improve the health of the Palestinian people.She began her work in Israel in 1 Read more here

Why did England have Europe's worst Covid figures? The answer starts with austerity | Michael Marmot

Years of spending cuts and deepening inequality meant the worst off limped into this pandemic in a parlous state• Michael Marmot is professor of epidemiology at University College LondonCoronavirus – Read more here

Fighting for breath: how the medical oxygen industry is failing African hospitals

Sub-Saharan hospitals are dependent on costly oxygen from multinational suppliers. As Covid-19 spreads, doctors are being forced to make terrible choicesAs Covid-19 spreads throughout Africa, a potent Read more here

Mortality rates are lower with higher continuity of care, review finds

Higher continuity of care is associated with lower mortality rates, while discontinuity can cause patients to feel as though they are not being taken seriously, two studies have found in the British.. Read more here

The economy of wellbeing: a focus on health and wellbeing helps with priority setting

It is welcome to see consideration of the economy of wellbeing from at least one former colleague1 and more coverage of the topic would be welcome. A group of us doing research on this topic, in some. Read more here

Beirut’s battered hospitals struggle in aftermath of explosion

Beirut, which was due to re-enter lockdown this week to tackle resurgent covid-19, must instead find shelter for nearly 300 000 newly homeless people, or about one resident in eight, after a blast of. Read more here

Charles Jonathan Mortiboy Poole

bmj;370/aug07_10/m3161/FAF1faMy friend and colleague, Charles Jonathan Mortiboy Poole (“Jon”), was the only son of Leslie Poole, a noted ceramicist and inventor, and of Gwyndolene Mortiboy Poole (née. Read more here

Colin Alban Bryant McLaren

bmj;370/aug07_9/m3160/FAF1faColin Alban Bryant McLaren was a Mancunian who ventured south to study medicine at Birmingham University. He started his anaesthetic training in Wolverhampton, but this... Read more here

Mohammad Azam Khan

bmj;370/aug07_8/m3159/FAF1faMohammad Azam Khan was born into a farming family in a remote village of Umarzai in the north west region of Pakistan on 1 October 1935. His early years were a time of... Read more here

Flexibility over PCN recruitment cash extended in bid to boost staff this year

NHS chiefs have added 'nurse associates' to the list of roles PCNs can hire this year through the £430m additional roles reimbursement scheme (ARRS) and offered greater flexibility on spendi Read more here

Fellowship scheme offers £10,000 a year to support every new GP

A two-year GP fellowship scheme promised in the 2020/21 GP contract deal will offer support worth £10,200 per year to all newly qualified GPs - alongside a further £10,100-a-year package for GP mentor Read more here

NHS chiefs warned not to underestimate pressure on GPs as figures show sharp rise in workload

GP workload has surged sharply in recent months, official data show, underscoring reports that practice workload is already above pre-pandemic levels with the pressure of a massively expanded flu camp Read more here

Call for 'decisive action' to halt decline in GP continuity of care

Researchers have called for 'decisive action' to reverse declining continuity of care in general practice after a systematic review confirmed a link with reduced mortality rates. Read more here

Salaried roles now the most attractive career option for GPs, poll reveals

Salaried jobs are now the most attractive career option for GPs, according to a GPonline survey that shows a significant swing in favour of the role over the past year. Read more here

PCN funding worth millions at risk as rising GP workload hits recruitment

GPs fear millions of pounds in primary care funding could be lost because rising workload in general practice has left primary care networks (PCNs) struggling to recruit. Read more here

NHS England promises detail on additional flu funding ‘by end of August’

GPs may have to wait until the end of August to find out details of any additional funding they will receive for extra costs associated with delivering this year's flu campaign. Read more here

Why 63% of GPs expect to do more home-working after COVID-19

Working from home was one of the key issues raised in GPonline's survey of more than 500 GPs on the future of the profession - full results and analysis are now available free to all users. Read more here

Lack of support during the menopause leading female doctors to quit

A lack of support during the menopause has led some female doctors to consider reducing their hours, stepping back from senior roles, including GP partnerships, or quitting the profession altogether, Read more here

One in three single-handed GPs at high-risk from COVID-19

A third of single-handed GPs are at high-risk from COVID-19, which could potentially leave thousands of patients without access to face-to-face appointments, new research suggests. Read more here

GPs expected to exceed 75% flu jab uptake as NHS England reveals campaign details

The government has said it expects practices to hit a minimum 75% uptake of flu vaccination among at-risk groups and 'where possible' for achievement to be higher. Read more here

Details on how practices can claim COVID-19 support funding announced

NHS England has released details on how practices can claim back additional costs incurred during the pandemic, but warned they may have to pay back any funding they have already received if it falls Read more here

Most GPs say scrapping revalidation and CQC checks would not affect patient safety

Around two thirds of GPs say scrapping revalidation and CQC inspections would make no difference to patient safety - or could improve it, a GPonline poll reveals. Read more here

PCNs offered funding to accelerate recruitment of social prescribers

Primary care networks (PCNs) have been offered funding in a bid to accelerate the recruitment of social prescribers, but clinical directors have warned it could create an ‘uneven playing field’ for th Read more here

GPs should not prescribe opioids, NSAIDs or paracetamol for chronic pain, says NICE

GPs should not prescribe opioids, benzodiazepines, paracetamol or NSAIDs for chronic primary pain, according to new draft NICE guidance. Read more here

GPs told to restore patient activity to pre-pandemic levels in new NHS England guidance

GP practices have been instructed to increase activity, 'make rapid progress' on childhood immunisation and cervical screening backlogs and start work on PCN service specifications, in NHS E Read more here

Should remote consultations be the default after COVID-19?

Health secretary Matt Hancock has suggested that general practice should follow a remote-first approach to consultations after the pandemic, but do GPs agree? Read more here

Government changes self isolation rules for GPs returning from abroad

GPs and other healthcare professionals in England will now be required to self isolate for 14 days if they are returning from any country deemed high-risk for COVID-19, the government has said. Read more here

GPs urge caution over health secretary's push for 'all' consultations to be remote

GPs have accused the health secretary of failing to understand ‘the importance of human contact’ after he used a major speech to say that all future GP consultations should be carried out remotely unl Read more here

RCGP recognises GPs for their contribution to clinical guidance

Two GPs have been recognised by the RCGP for their contribution to clinical guidelines and standards after winning the college's fifth Clinical Research Network awards. Read more here

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