HIV Testing in GP Practices: Is More Support Needed?
Sexual health services are some of the most important services provided by GPs in the UK, and that includes HIV testing. While HIV has benefitted from more effective treatments and…
Read MoreSexual health services are some of the most important services provided by GPs in the UK, and that includes HIV testing. While HIV has benefitted from more effective treatments and…
Read More45,000 cases of lung cancer are diagnosed every year in the UK, making it one of the most common forms of cancer. Recently, the number of cases of lung cancer in…
Read MoreAcne is a common condition that affects around 8 in 10 people at some point in their lives, usually between the ages of 11 and 30. In some moderate to severe cases…
Read MoreFor the first time in over half a century, the number of general practitioners has sharply declined. At least two-thirds of GPs are now retiring early, which is double the…
Read MoreThe world is waking up to the issue of mental health. As a serious cause for concern for people of all ages, genders backgrounds and locations, mental health is under the spotlight….
Read MoreJune marks SANDS Awareness Month. This can be a difficult time for those who have experienced stillbirth or neonatal death, and many parents will require ongoing support from their GPs…
Read MoreAbuse can happen to anyone, but older people are often more at risk if they are vulnerable. Sadly, many older people experience abuse or neglect at the hands of someone…
Read MoreAlthough it is commonly associated with older people, loneliness is a widespread problem affecting people of all ages from varying communities. So how can the NHS help ease loneliness in patients? Perhaps…
Read MoreBasic hygiene can be a matter of life and death for patients. This year, on the 5th May, the World Health Organization (WHO) called on people all over the world…
Read MoreEarlier this month, we celebrated Deaf Awareness Week, an important time to recognise hearing loss symptoms and raise awareness for those affected. So what did we learn from this important…
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