RCGP calls for halt to recruitment of Physician Associates in general practice, following consultation with more than 5,000 GPs
The Royal College of GPs has published the results of its consultation with members on the role of Physician Associates (PAs) working in general practice settings and made initial recommendations pending further work in this area.
Thousands of NHS patients to access trials of personalised cancer ‘vaccines’
Thousands of cancer patients in England are set to gain fast-tracked access to trials of personalised cancer vaccines following the launch of a world-leading NHS trial “matchmaking” service to help find new life-saving treatments.
NHS patients to access world-leading laser beam surgery to prevent epileptic seizures
The NHS is to roll out a “game-changing” new laser beam therapy next month to help reduce seizures for patients with epilepsy.
Private health insurance market grows by £385m in a year amid NHS crisis
Demand for private treatment booms as NHS waiting lists remain long, while more people also sign up for dental cover
Record NHS cancer checks top three million in one year
NHS cancer checks have topped three million in a year for the first time – more than doubling in the last decade.
NHS England responds to the publication of the Independent Review of gender identity services for children and young people
An NHS spokesperson said: “NHS England is very grateful to Dr Cass and her team for their comprehensive work on this important review over the past four years.
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