What's New

In a recent survey of nearly 600 members of the Institute of Directors (IoD) that have had to adopt new practices during the pandemic, many are looking to make longer-term changes to how they operate.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has committed to reforming its regulatory approach following extensive consultation with health and social care providers, the public and other organisations. 

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved a single-dose vaccine made by Janssen, and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said it is now authorised for use in the UK to protect against Covid-19.

Guidance has been published which gives information and practical steps on how to carry out a strategic needs assessment (SNA) for serious violence under the new Serious Violence Duty.

General Medical Council (GMC) Chair Dame Clare Marx has announced new targets to tackle inequality and discrimination, as GMC data show disproportionate fitness to practise referrals of ethnic minority doctors from employers, and unequal outcomes in education and training.

NHS England (NHSE) is monitoring how many face-to-face appointments GP practices are offering in some areas and is asking them to justify “low” levels, according to Pulse magazine.

A new national campaign video has been launched by the Institute of General Practice Management (IGPM), which aims to end all abuse towards general practice staff.

The number of people who have died from exposure to Covid at work is being “massively under-reported” by employers, according to a new TUC report.

Thousands of volunteers are to receive a booster Covid-19 vaccine in a new clinical trial launched by the Health Secretary, Matt Hancock.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that calories will be labelled on menus and food labels in cafes, restaurants and takeaways from April 2022.