Three-quarters of patients rate experience of GPs as 'very good' or 'good'
By Liz Wells 13 August 2025
Almost 40% of adults attempted to contact their GPs in the 28 days between 24 June 2025 and 16 July, new research reveals.
Number of registrars qualifying to be GPs grows
By Liz Wells 13 August 2025
Approximately 47% more GPs have qualified in 2025 than in 2019, new data reveals.
Pharmacies see surge in shoplifting
By Liz Wells 12 August 2025
More than 85% of pharmacies have seen a surge in shoplifting in the past year, a new survey reveals.
Programme to tackle obesity through pharmacies and community access
By Liz Wells 12 August 2025
NHS patients living with obesity could get cutting-edge help to improve their health, thanks to a new programme backed by up to £85m from the government and pharmaceutical company Lilly.
Self-refer midwife service reduces pressure on GPs
By Lee Peart 12 August 2025
A new service enabling mums-to-be to self-refer themselves for their first midwife appointment is reducing pressure on GP services.
Postcode lottery in accessing weight loss jabs revealed
By Lee Peart 08 August 2025
A postcode lottery in accessing the Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) weight loss medication has been revealed.
Pregnant women urged to protect 'winter babies' against RSV
By Lee Peart 05 August 2025
England’s chief midwife is today urging eligible pregnant women from 28 weeks to speak to their maternity services about getting vaccinated to ensure their babies are protected ahead of their first...
Patients need support to keep weight off after treatment ends
By Liz Wells 05 August 2025
Patients coming off obesity medication or finishing a weight management programme should be offered support to help keep the weight off and stay healthy long-term, according to NICE’s updated quali...
Call for emergency plans to protect NHS from Trump tariffs
By Lee Peart 05 August 2025
The Government is facing calls for emergency plans to protect the NHS after President Donald Trump called on US pharmaceutical companies to raise their prices abroad.
Primary care research receives £630k funding boost
By Lee Peart 04 August 2025
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust’s primary care research partners in north west London are to receive an additional £630,000 in funding.
Health minister sets out primary care expansion plans
By Lee Peart 01 August 2025
Northern Ireland health minister Mike Nesbitt has announced plans to create hundreds of thousands of additional primary care appointments.
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