Older GP Workforce: What Does It Mean?
As the population of the UK gets older, it’s no surprise that the workforce across different industries is also ageing. The BMA recently released a report that highlighted the ageing NHS…
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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…
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Should GPs Prescribe Acne Drugs?
Acne 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…
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NICE Guidelines for Mental Health: What GPs Should Know
The 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….
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Supporting Patients Affected by MND
Motor Neurone Disease (MND), is a rare condition that affects around 1 in 300 people. It is a well-known condition to the public because of the late Professor Stephen Hawking….
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SANDS Awareness: What GPs Can Do to Help
June 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…
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How to Spot the Signs of Lupus in Children
Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus) is a condition with long-term symptoms. Treatment can be effective, but it is also notoriously difficult to get a diagnosis, especially for children. Better awareness of…
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How GPs Can Help Tackle Loneliness in Patients
Although 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…
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Predictive Disease Testing in the NHS: How Would It Work?
The Health Secretary has called for predictive genetic testing to help detect common cancers and causes of heart disease in patients. It is believed that predictive disease testing could improve…
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Bowel Cancer Awareness: What GPs Should Know
As you may already know, last month was Bowel Cancer Awareness Month: an annual campaign organised by Bowel Cancer UK. The focus this year was on the many different people…
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