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Autistic patients could benefit from new SPACE model in primary care


The SPACE model addresses barriers to ensure autistic people ‘are able to access healthcare as a basic right'

AI successfully used to grade rare cancer

A new study has found that artificial intelligence (AI) could be twice as accurate in grading some sarcomas as a biopsy

Dementia rates predicted to double by 2040, as experts urge ‘national conversation’ on funding

Around 900,000 people are thought to currently have dementia in the UK. According to this latest study, published in The Lancet Public Health journal, this will rise to 1.7 million by 2040

NHS waiting lists to reach record high by 2024, warns Health Foundation

Prime Minister to face challenges as NHS backlog is expected to reach 8 million next summer

NHS virtual wards to provide ‘personalised service’ for patients with heart failure

Thousands of patients with heart failure will now get specialist care from home as the NHS expands its virtual wards scheme

'Early Support Hubs' to deliver mental health support for children and young people nationwide

The £5 million fund for ‘Early Support Hubs’ aims to ensure young people have access to early intervention before they reach crisis point

Skin conditions and diabetes part 2

This second article on skin conditions in diabetes looks at skin infections in diabetes and diabetes foot
ulceration. By David Morris

Greater Manchester sets out a new primary care plan

NHS Greater Manchester and the Primary Care Provider Board have launched a new five-year plan to improve access to primary care services

Obesity rates drop among primary school children in England

New statistics have shown a decrease in obesity among primary school aged children.

Raising male awareness of breast cancer

The lower rate of breast cancer in men does not equate to immunity

New support for NHS to treat gambling addiction

The Government has announced that it will provide £100 million of new funding for prevention and treatment of gambling addiction.

Integrating international nurses ‘vital’ to retain staff amidst rising vacancies

A new report has called for effective strategies to integrate and retain overseas nurses to fill the UK's high number of nursing vacancies.

The unwelcome return of bed bugs

Mark Greener looks at the resurgence of these pests, and what it means for public health in the UK

RCN demands all general practice nursing staff receive a pay rise in England

The Royal College of Nursing has called for all GP practice employers in England to provide their nursing staff with a pay increase, after the confirmation of additional funding by the Government.

Diagnosis and management of cellulitis in a primary care setting

Margaret Perry looks at what nurses need to known about this common skin infection

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