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Part A: results delayed until 28 October 2020
23/10/2020
Due to an unforeseen delay in the quality assurance process for the MRCS Part A examination, ICBSE has taken the decision to delay the release of the results from the September 2020 examination diet.
A BBC News Investigation has looked into failures in the diagnosis of serious medical issues during private baby scans.
19/11/2020
BBC investigates concerns over private ‘souvenir’ scans
A roadmap to reset our shared future
23/11/2020
This NHS Reset briefing summarises the findings of a roundtable event with NHS and independent sector leaders, exploring how to capitalise on the progress in collaboration that has been achieved so far during the pandemic response. It also sets out a framework for achieving more effect collaboration.
Academy of Medical Royal Colleges advocate swift action to mitigate a disastrous second wave of COVID 19
21/09/2020
Academy of Medical Royal Colleges advocate swift action to mitigate a disastrous second wave of COVID 19
Additional money is welcome, but will not be enough to tackle the challenge facing the health and care system
25/11/2020
Responding to the chancellor's spending review 2020 announcement, NHS Providers chief executive Chris Hopson said:
"This is a constructive response to the challenges the NHS faces, given the overall public expenditure pressures.
Ambulance services play pivotal role in responding to the pandemic
15/10/20
An interview published by NHS Providers in partnership with the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) highlights the pivotal role of the ambulance service in the nation�s response to the coronavirus pandemic�
An introduction to population health management
05/11/2020
A primer for primary care networks on population health management.
An opportunity to advocate for reducing child health inequalities
16/11/2020
Dr Rakhee Shah is an ST6 Community Paediatric Registrar and was Clinical Advisor for the State of Child Health 2020 report. We hear why she got involved and the experience she had working on the report. She also encourages others to believe in themselves and not allow imposter syndrome hinder them f...
Annual General Meeting of fellows and members
14/10/20
The next Annual General Meeting of Fellows and Members will be held on�
Appeal for more seriously ill COVID survivors to donate plasma
26/11/2020
New data shows only 5% agree despite making best donors
Art of pathology competition 2020 winners announced
25/09/2020
Art of pathology competition 2020 winners announced
Arthritis audit wins excellence award for patient involvement
17/11/2020
A national clinical audit that aims to improve the quality of care for people living with inflammatory arthritis in the UK is the winner of a national award for outstanding patient and public involvement.
At-risk groups to receive free winter supply of vitamin D
28/11/2020
2.7 million vulnerable individuals in England to be offered free winter supply of vitamin D by the government.
Avian influenza (bird flu) identified at Cheshire broiler breeder rearing unit
03/11/2020
The risk to public health from the virus is very low and the Food Standards Agency advises that bird flu poses a very low food safety risk.
Be part of the new national AMD Audit Advisory Group � Open Call for applications
08/10/20
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists is calling for applications for membership of the new national Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Audit Advisory Group. As an Advisory Group member, you will support the Clinical Lead, Martin McKibbin and project manager, Lynne Sanders, in developing the national AMD audit. The Advisory Group will work in partnership with
Black surgeons past and present
27/10/2020
As Black History Month draws to a close, we highlight the achievements of two surgeons, from both past and present, to mark this important celebration of diversity and black culture.
Blood plasma donor appeal as Liverpool enters lockdown
16/10/20
NHS Blood and Transplant is urging people in Liverpool and Merseyside who�ve had coronavirus during the current lockdown to register as blood plasma donors.
Briefing: Amendments to the network contract DES 2020/21
22/09/2020
Briefing: Amendments to the network contract DES 2020/21