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Two cases of deadly diphtheria detected in Lothian area
NHS Lothian has confirmed two related cases of the disease and say infection protocols are in place.
General election 2019: Tory pledge to boost GP numbers
The party says it will deliver 6,000 more GPs in England by 2025, despite missing a previous target.
Treating acne: What ingredients could help your skin?
The UK is spending millions on skincare products promising to improve acne - we spoke to the experts about what works and what doesn’t.
Trauma medics use 999 callers’ mobile phone camera to help most seriously injured people in the capital
Trauma paramedics are using 999 callers’ mobile phone cameras to get ‘on-scene’ at serious incidents such as stabbings and road traffic collisions in seconds...
Brain implants used to fight drug addiction in US
Four addicts will have brains "hacked" to control their addictions in the first trial of its kind in the US.
Guidance: NHS injury cost recovery scheme
Guidance for NHS trusts on the application of the NHS Injury Cost Recovery (ICR) scheme for 2019 to 2020.
Supporting medical productivity data collection: guide to the 2018/19 data collection process and to improving ESR data quality
NHS Improvement - This guide aims to support trusts with the 2018/19 data collection process and help improve electronic staff record (ESR) data quality....
Report recognises concerns around recruitment after Brexit
We welcome this report by the External Affairs Committee which recognises the concerns that we have raised on behalf of members around the impact...
