As qualified healthcare professionals, and experts in medicines, community Pharmacists they can offer clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines for a range of minor illnesses, such as coughs, colds, sore throats, tummy trouble and aches and pains. As part of a major transformation in the way the NHS delivers care, since January 2023, patients have also…
Over 30,000 people have registered for the NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme which offers gene testing for individuals aged 18 and above, who have at least one Jewish grandparent. Those identified with a BRCA mutation are referred to their regional genetic centres for cancer-risk management and screening. The programme closes to new registrations on 31…
More children are being signed off school for health-related reasons. This can include mild illnesses such as colds, upper respiratory tract infections, tummy aches or anxiety. The NHS guide ‘is my child too ill for school’ can help you decide when it’s appropriate to send your child in.