Tag: NHS
Physiotherapists championed in CMO’s annual report
Chris Whitty’s annual report, published 10 November, places a significant focus on the vital role of physiotherapists in regards to maximising the independence and reducing health problems in old people. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy supports the report, which explores the benefits of physiotherapy such injury prevention, self-management stategies and physical health promotion. …
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Recognising ADHD as a business asset
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) comes with a world of challenges for those who live with it, and that should never be underestimated. However, like all neurodivergent conditions, ADHD also has its affordances – especially in the workplace. To celebrate ADHD Awareness Month, we wanted to share some of the strengths ADHD brings to the …
Speech and language support needed more than ever in UK schools
A report from Speech and Language UK has revealed that children with speech and language needs are the highest on record. Up to 80% of the teachers who participated in the survey said the children they teach are not at an adequate level when it comes to communication in terms of language acquisition and …
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Should you use ChatGPT to write your next cover letter?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few months, you will have heard of the celebrity of AI that is ChatGPT. From providing in-depth holiday itineraries to devising screenplays fit for Hollywood, we’re starting to question if there’s anything this language processing tool can’t do… However, like all technology, it is important …
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The crucial role of body language in healthcare settings
In this blog, we look at the significant role that body language plays in healthcare settings when it comes to improving the overall patient experience. Here’s why you should be mindful of your body language next time you’re at work: 1. It can make or break trust Being a patient in any clinical setting can …
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Delayed discharge data: highlighting the importance of rehabilitation
New data reveals the reasons behind the backlog of patients occupying NHS beds. The NHS figures show that an average of 1,791 patients, all of whom had been in hospital for at least 14 days, were waiting for rehabilitation services so they could be safely discharged during June. This was primarily due to a lack …
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How the NHS is tackling Covid-induced staffing shortages
In an attempt to tackle NHS staffing shortages, which are expected to exceed 570,000 by 2036, retired doctors are being given the option to return to work. Launching in autumn, it is hoped this initiative will help address the Covid backlog of patients waiting for appointments. Retired doctors will be able to sign up for …
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The number of people using private healthcare is on the rise
The number of people using private healthcare is on the rise, finds new data. A record 272,000 people paid for routine operations such as cataract removal and hip replacements, as well as going to private hospitals for diagnostic appointments. Up 262,000 from last year, it is believed the spike in private healthcare users …
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New combination therapy launched to treat womb cancer
Women with advanced womb cancer in the UK are to be offered a new combination therapy which could extend life expectancy for twice as long as chemotherapy. The drugs, pembrolizumab and lenvatinib, work together to slow the progression of the cancer, adding up to seven months onto patients’ lives. The new treatment was approved for …
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New treatment for cervical cancer
A new immunotherapy drug is being offered to hundreds of women in the UK with advanced cervical cancer. The treatment, pembrolizumab, is the first new drug to tackle cervical cancer to be released in 14 years. According to clinical trial data, it can extend patients’ lives by up to eight months when issued alongside chemotherapy. …
