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Sep 2018
New figures have shown that for every 30 midwives trained, the NHS are losing 29 as so many are leaving the NHS or retiring. The research undertaken by the Royal College of Midwives has revealed that although an extra 2,000 midwives were trained in 2016/17, the total number of midwives rose by just 67 as…
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Sep 2018
According to Public Health England, an enhanced flu jab for the elderly will be made available this winter, potentially saving hundreds of lives. Flu is proportionately far more dangerous amongst the elderly and the effectiveness of flu jabs declines as people age, being effective in only one in 10 in the over 65s last winter.…
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Sep 2018
A report published by The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) predicts that there will be 18.1 million new cancer cases and 9.6 million people will succumb to the disease this year worldwide. The rates have increased from 14.1 million cases and 8.2 million deaths in 2012. The figures, which are partly due to…
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Sep 2018
According to Public Health England, an ageing and increase in population mean that England’s health needs are changing and the NHS must adapt quickly. Their research shows that the population in England is growing in size and people are living for longer, but not all are in good health, with dementia, obesity and mental health…
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Sep 2018
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued guidance to trusts stating that they should provide parents with advice on ‘safety netting’ if children are symptoms that could be a possible sign of sepsis and meningitis. However, a recent report which has been published by the Meningitis Research Foundation has suggested that…
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Sep 2018
Official figures have shown that vacancies within the NHS are worsening. One in 11 posts is vacant and the situation is worse among the nursing workforce. This news comes after continuous efforts by NHS bosses to tackle the staff shortages, including new pay deals, and retention and recruitment campaigns. The Royal College of Nursing’s Tom…
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