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New strategy to improve the lives of autistic people

A new multi-million pound strategy to speed up diagnosis and improve support and care for autistic people has been announced by the Government

COVID-19: Vital for pinged people to self-isolate

It is ‘crucial’ that those who are pinged via the NHS COVID-19 app self-isolate, despite the lifting of restrictions on 19 July, the Government has stated

Face masks and ventilation ‘vital in health and care settings’ beyond 19 July

The Government must protect health staff and vulnerable patients as COVID-19 rules loosen, the RCN, BMA and others have stated in a joint letter to the Prime Minister

COVID-19: Almost 100% of people have antibodies after second vaccine

Almost 100% of people tested positive for antibodies 14 or more days after their second vaccine dose, highlighting the importance of getting both doses protection as restrictions are eased

Everyone working in care homes to be fully vaccinated

MPs have approved compulsory vaccinations for care home staff in England, despite vocal opposition from some Conservatives

Alcohol caused 740,000 cancer cases globally last year

Alcohol is estimated to have caused nearly three quarters of a million cancer cases around the world last year, new research suggests

Why mandatory vaccination for care home staff makes sense

Mandatory vaccination among social care staff would undoubtedly reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission and illness among patients, visitors, other staff and broader communities, so why has this...

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss?

The clinch that brought down Matt Hancock was the sort of awkward fumble more often seen in the school disco than in the old News of the World, and yet to the public it was infinitely more obscene. Mr...

RCM members vote for Rebeccah Davies as new president

Rebeccah Davies, an award-winning midwife has been elected as the new President of the Royal College of Midwives

New Health and Care Bill introduced in Parliament to support integrated care

New proposals to build a modern health and care system that delivers better care for the UK’s communities have been introduced in Parliament

COVID-19: Infection rates 3 times lower for double vaccinated people

Infection rates for double vaccinated under-65s are 3 times lower than in unvaccinated under-65s, a new study has shown

The man in the GP Waiting Room

Ian Peate examines how nurses can capitalise on opportunities to influence behaviour

What do I need to know about managing arthritis?

What do I need to know about managing arthritis?

Rethinking resistance: How antibiotics are evolving

Mark Greener looks at the efforts being undertaken to tackle antibiotic resistance

COVID-19 ‘does not disappear on 19 July’

The RCN has warned that public and frontline workers still need to be protected from the virus, as the government announces end to pandemic restrictions in England

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