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Local Medical Committee (LMC) leaders have called on the Government to step up the fight against racism experienced by GPs and their staff, saying daily examples of this form of racism should be identified and publicised by Government ministers.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that it expects GPs to move patient data to a central NHS Digital database from 1 July.

A critical report by the Health and Social Care Committee (HSCC) has found workers were so exhausted and overstretched due to staff shortages, that it has become an "emergency" and risks the future of the health service.

Healthwatch South Gloucestershire, which was set up following the Winterbourne View scandal, has said regular health checks could prevent people with learning disabilities from dying unnecessarily.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published the Government's strategic objectives for Health Education England (HEE) in providing healthcare workforce planning, education and training for April 2021 to March 2022.

Following a rigorous review of the safety, quality and effectiveness of the vaccine in this age group, an extension has been authorised to the current UK approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine to allow its use in 12 to 15 year-olds.

With effect from 1 June, employers of all sizes in England can apply for extra funding to help them take on new apprentices, in what the Department for Education (DfE) has called the latest drive to revolutionise the skills and training offer.

According to a survey published by UNISON and Nursing Times, 60% of nurses have experienced sexual harassment at work.

Ahead of a Global Health Summit hosted by Italy and the EU, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has launched plans for a new Global Pandemic Radar to identify emerging Covid-19 variants and track new diseases around the world.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has issued an open statement, together with the NHS Race and Health Observatory, Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and General Medical Council (GMC), calling on healthcare leaders to ensure that health and care staff across the country are protected from racism or any other form of discrimination.