Why is medical translation so important?
Since we are twice as much on Earth as we were half a century ago, life expectancy has increased, and we humans continue to overstep the laws of nature. In spite of it all, we...
Category: Health
No prescriptions for over the counter medicine
Many GPs will no longer prescribe painkillers, antihistamines or common antibiotics A number of Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are banning GPs from prescribing anything that can be bought over the counter. Common treatments, such as...
Patient experience of GP surgeries: it’s getting in that’s the problem
Dan Wellings, Senior Fellow, Policy, writing for the King’s Fund: It is rare that any service hears from 800,000 of its users at the same time, but that is what happened recently with the publication...
Tech companies join forces to integrate health and social care
UK technology companies Tunstall Healthcare and InHealthcare have joined forces to roll out a series of services that aim to integrate health and social care. The duo have agreed to combine their skills and expertise...
1 in 5 have poor mental health due to finances
Research by Turn2us shows that 18% experience mental health problems as a result of their financial situation. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek In a survey of 3,081 people seeking our help, 960 responded that they experienced mental health problems...
Would you recognise the signs of a stroke?
If you suspect you or someone else is having a stroke, phone 999 immediately and ask for an ambulance. Even if the symptoms disappear while you’re waiting for the ambulance, it’s still important to go...
Advice if you or a Family Member Has Been Affected by Medical Negligence
Medical negligence might sound like something drastic, a horror story you couldn’t even imagine would happen to you or a family member. Despite advancements in medical care there are more cases now than ever before....
The power of digital health: what can we learn from one million posts?
Davd Buck at the Kings Fund writes: Digital health is sexy. Last year our take on the eight technologies that will change health and care was the most popular piece on our website and we...
How is the NHS in England currently funded?
The NHS is funded mainly through general taxation supplemented by National Insurance contributions. While the NHS is generally described as being ‘free at the point of use’, patients have been required to contribute towards the...
Help from Home Improvement Agencies
If you are struggling to keep warm in your own home and it’s affecting your health and wellbeing, don’t suffer in silence. Help is available via the Foundations Independent Living Trust (FILT) which delivers grants...