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In the second piece of our investigation on local enhanced services, Harry Hetherington looks at why GPs take on unfunded LES work Our analysis of local enhanced services (LES) provision across England uncovered variation in availability and funding, which GPs have described as a ‘lottery’ and a patchwork without ‘rhyme or reason’. GPs tell Pulse that this variation has led to p...

GPs must start routinely prescribing physical activity to keep older people healthier for longer, MPs have argued. In a new report, the House of Commons health and social care committee called for social prescribing of exercise, stronger links between the NHS and leisure providers, and a regulatory duty to ensure exercise is provided in care

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Pharmacists who hold an independent prescribing qualification will be able to assess patients and prescribe medicines directly for specific conditions in an expansion of Pharmacy First, the Government has announced. The Department of Health and Social Care said that the move will ‘reduce referrals back to GPs’ and that the changes, announced today as part

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Speedy skins: In the next in our series of quick quizzes in dermatology, can you diagnose this young adult’s widespread and mildly itchy rash that came on suddenly? AI was used to assist in development of this article, with thorough review by our medical advisors before publication Discover our programme of free, CPD-accredited events – delivered face-to-face

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GP educator and executive coach Dr Farnaaz Sharief explains how reframing menopause as a natural stage of life can shift the focus beyond hormone replacement therapy as the sole option for symptom management, and outlines practical, holistic and evidence-based approaches that support women to optimise their health through the transition Menopause is often spoken about

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