Smoking is England’s leading cause of preventable ill health & death. We support GOV.UK’s bid for a smokefree generation.

Watch the Tobacco & Vapes Bill debate ⬇️
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/aa…

And read Adam Briggs & Kate Dun-Campbell's comment in The Telegraph ⬇️
telegraph.co.uk/global-health/…

There are an unequal number of #GPs distributed across different areas in England when accounting for population size and need.

As of December 2023, there were 2,660 patients per GP in Kent and Medway, compared to 1,844 in Gloucestershire.

Find out more: nuffieldtrust.org.uk/nhs-staffing-t…

Tune in to this BMJ Best Practice podcast about cervical spine injuries and learn how to ensure accurate diagnosis and management, with expert insights and practical tips to optimise patient care. Don't miss out—listen now! bmjbestpractice.podbean.com/e/cervical-spi…

I Read Health Information Online—Can I Trust It? jamanetwork.com/journals/jamai…

Due to #Coronavirus lots of health appointments are now online. This is a video about online appointments. tinyurl.com/VideoAppointme… If having your appointments on the computer doesn’t work, you can ask if there is another way. This might be on phone or in person.

Did you know that people who report often feeling lonely are six times more likely to experience severe psychological distress?

This affects twice as many disabled people as non-disabled people.

Family, friends and community can make a big difference 👇
health.org.uk/evidence-hub/f…

'If health inequalities are increasing, inequalities in society are increasing, and dealing with these inequalities is urgently needed.'

Dr Lucinda Hiam, Bob Klaber, Dr Annabel, and Sir Michael Marmot call for action to tackle the UK's social determinants of health bmj.com/content/385/bm…

Calling all #NHS doctors and prescribers in mental health? Don't be without the latest edition of the essential Maudsley Guidelines. Brought to you by NHS Knowledge for Healthcare and free to everyone in the #NHS England with your NHS OpenAthens account openathens.nice.org.uk

Public Health England - Local action on health inequalities: Improving #HealthLiteracy to reduce health inequalities assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/upl…

Tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy food are the three leading causes of preventable death in England, and key drivers of #HealthInequalities .

Our briefing outlines five policy changes to support local government in addressing these risk factors.

Read more 👇
health.org.uk/publications/r…

The Prime Minister previously said the UK has a problem - our ‘anti-maths mindset’ 📍

In this blog we unpack what this means and what we can do about it, while drawing on real stories from learners who’ve overcome their struggles with #maths :

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I've updated my Guidelines in Practice from Medscape Medscape Primary Care #Hack on iron studies to reflect The BMJ paper encouraging sustainable & effective iron prescribing

PDF medscape-uk.co/Hack-ironstudi…

🎯Prescribe iron in a single daily dose or alternate day dosing to optimise iron absorption

🤢🍔 Food poisoning is often mild & self-limiting, improving with supportive care 💙
Symptoms like abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, & diarrhea are common.
Most treatment involves staying hydrated & managing symptoms like nausea 💧
Learn more here: bit.ly/3J87jlg

Nearly🌟700🌟 #PrimaryCare & #ICB staff in NHS North East London have registered for an #NHS #OpenAthens account to access #EvidenceBased information to support #PatientCare #CPD #research

✅Register here, if you haven't created your account yet openathens.nice.org.uk

Accessing evidence-based guidance has never been easier. Log in to BMJ Best Practice today and unlock a world of essential resources at your fingertips. Best of all, it's nationally funded and free for all healthcare professionals in England. Visit bmj.com/nhse

Diagnose this patient❓

59yo man presents to A&E with excruciating chest pain, which he describes as tearing. On examination, his heart rate is 95 beats per minute. Blood pressure is 195/90 mmHg in the right arm and 160/80 mmHg in the left arm.

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📢Calling Primary Care, Social Care & Voluntary Sector workforce in Newham to take part in our Training Needs 2024 survey.🕒10 mins & you're done! 🎁Plus, enter a prize draw for a chance to win a £50 Amazon voucher! Hurry, survey closes 18 April at 17:00. surveymonkey.com/r/newhamthtna2…

Free event: It’s All a Show: Fairground #Showmen , Identity and #MentalHealth Exhibition - Wellbeing Events & Workshops at Sheffield Uni

👉A 3D virtual tour of this exhibition is now available: my.matterport.com/show/?m=V5QBcR…

👉For more info: sheffield.ac.uk/library/news/i…

#HealthInequalities

Accessing evidence-based guidance has never been easier. Download the BMJ Best Practice app today and unlock a world of essential resources at your fingertips. Best of all, it's nationally funded and FREE for all healthcare professionals in England. Visit bmj.com/nhse

Many people with a learning disability are dying too young and from preventable causes, but it doesn't have to be this way.

Read our report on the actions needed to make it easier for people with a learning disability to get the care they need. 👇 nuffieldtrust.org.uk/research/preve…