How do you fix general practice? It’s the workforce, stupid
utkarshbhartiya143@gmail.com In its rush to reform the ‘broken’ NHS, the government risks missing the most basic step it could…
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Expert Warns of Serious Health Risks from Bacteria in Unwashed Beach Towels and Swimwear
31 Reading Time: 3 minutes A clothing expert has warned that unwashed towels and swimwear can harbour dangerous…
Expectant mothers encouraged to use ‘vital’ NHS service
Kris Holland BBC News, East of England Getty Images Women across the East of England are now able…
Podcast: Has the ARRS boosted the GP workforce, plus BMA red lines to avert GP dispute
The GPonline team discusses the key issues affecting general practice.
Expert Reveals How to Ensure You Get a Good Nights Sleep in Hot Weather
18 Reading Time: 2 minutes The UK’s summer brings sunshine, holidays, and barbecues, but it also disrupts sleep…
UK cases of mosquito-borne chikungunya virus more than double
There has been a significant increase in the number of UK cases of a mosquito-borne virus that can…
Third of GPs plan to quit patient care in the next five years
One in three GPs plan to quit patient care in the next five years and low job satisfaction…
UK Heatwave Prompts Warning Over Supplements that Increase Sun Sensitivity
8 Reading Time: 3 minutes As the UK swelters through a prolonged heatwave in August 2025, health experts…
I buy my kids vapes to control their addiction
Ruth Clegg Health and wellbeing reporter, BBC News Getty Images Emma is doing something she swore she would…
Job crisis ‘fragmenting’ working lives of newly-qualified GPs
Newly-qualified GPs are being forced into ‘patchwork careers’ – taking on multiple part-time jobs to earn a living,…