Archives for January, 2020

Fears grow over killer Coronavirus, as death toll reaches over 80 in China

January 28th, 2020

Fears are growing over a killer virus, which has now claimed more than 80 lives in China. Governments all over the world are looking into measures designed to limit the spread of coronavirus, a virus that originated in the city of Wuhan. Chinese officials have now confirmed that over 3,000 people have been diagnosed, with […]

Schools in England to provide free period products for students

January 21st, 2020

Schools in England will provide period products free of charge as part of a programme set up by the government to prevent period poverty. Primary and secondary schools across the country will be able to opt into the scheme, which will enable students to access products, such as tampons, pads and menstrual cups without paying. […]

Dental expert urges patients to be ‘tongue-aware’

January 15th, 2020

The British Dental Association’s chair of hospital dentists is urging the public to be ‘tongue-’aware’ in a bid to promote good oral and general health. Peter Dyer said that it is useful for the public to adopt the mantra ‘the mouth is the mirror to the body’ to enable them to spot potential warning signs […]

GP surgeries consider shared patient appointments-2664-2262

January 15th, 2020
GP surgeries consider shared patient appointments-2664-2262

GP surgeries are considering shared patient appointments in a bid to reduce pressure on services and shorten waiting times.  The demand for GP appointments is increasing year on year, but the number of new doctors is increasing at a much slower pace. The outcome is that patients are waiting longer to see a GP. One […]

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