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The impact of the pandemic on population …

WEBGood population health, distributed equitably across a society, is a buffer against health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, in this respect, the UK entered the …

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Health inequalities and women – addressing unmet …

WEBBritish Medical Association Health inequalities and women – addressing unmet needs 1 Health inequalities and women – addressing unmet needs Dr Jessica Allen, Deputy …

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The vital importance of patient information

WEBPublished: Friday 28 May 2021. Patient information is fundamental to effective, patient-centred, quality care. It rightly considers patients as partners in their care, empowering …

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Reducing health inequalities in your local area: a toolkit …

WEBThis 10-year programme addresses health inequalities in 10 deprived areas of Glasgow and involves collaboration between local people, local organisations, and local services. …

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COVID-19: Impact of the pandemic on healthcare delivery

WEBAbout this report. This report examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare delivery across the UK. It looks at how well prepared the UK’s health services were …

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Global health challenges

WEBGlobal health challenges. The BMA examines key global health challenges, providing analysis and advice on national and international policies affecting health in both the UK …

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Health funding data analysis

WEBHealth funding data analysis. Our analysis looks at health and social care funding in the UK, highlighting changes over time, the impact of COVID-19, variation across the UK …

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Race inequalities and ethnic disparities in healthcare

WEBEthnic minority disparities in NHS workforce. A 2018 BMA survey found that despite the growing numbers of black, Asian and minority ethnic doctors, 45% of them didn't feel …

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Health at a price: reducing the impact of poverty

WEBKey findings. Poverty has been estimated to cost the healthcare system in the UK £29 billion a year. In Wales, men living in the least deprived areas can expect to live nine …

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Closing the gender health gap: the importance of a …

WEBThe Women’s Health Strategy aims to improve women’s health, place their voices at the centre of their care needs, and improve their access to healthcare. The strategy will be …

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Sources of support for your wellbeing

WEBCounselling and support. The Balint Society. Balint groups help health professionals gain a better understanding of the emotional content of their relationship with patients. British …

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Medical appraisals

WEBA medical appraisal is: a process of facilitated self-review supported by information gathered from the full scope of your work. The supporting evidence you gather is key to …

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The public health response by UK governments to COVID-19

WEBFirst wave (Feb 2020 - Sept 2020) The UK failed to act quickly in response to the emergence of COVID-19. There was no clear policy approach at the start of the …

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Mental health pressures data analysis

WEBThis page provides analysis on the pressures placed on mental health services, including access to services, workforce, and funding and is updated monthly and quarterly with …

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General practice responsibility in responding to private healthcare

WEBThis is adding extra workload for general practices due to private providers making requests in several areas: to make private referrals. to provide medical information about patients. …

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An NHS under pressure

WEBThe NHS is experiencing some of the most severe pressures in its 75-year history. The COVID-19 pandemic is just the tip of the iceberg - the health service has been facing …

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The Health and Care Act

WEBThe Government has passed the Health and Care Act 2022 which proposes health reforms in England. We explain what it means for ICSs and commissioning in the NHS. The …

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Unique health challenges for refugees and asylum seekers

WEBRefugees and asylum seekers may arrive in the UK with poorly controlled chronic conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension. This is usually the result of long periods …

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Care navigation and triage in general practice

WEBCare navigation is a process done by care coordinators, appropriately trained reception or other practice staff, to signpost to the most appropriate clinician or elsewhere outside of …

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