The health system needs a set of principles for patient safety so I have set out seven that will provide a guide – I want to know what you think so please respond to my consultation at patientsafetycommissioner.org.uk/principles

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the #mpoxoutbreak 'a public health emergency of international concern' - a move welcomed by UK Health Security Agency - read its statement here - t.ly/CfmiZ RCEM previously published an Mpox 'Safety Flash' which is still relevant, and which we are sharing again

A few days since World Health Organization (WHO) declared #monkeypox as a global public health emergency for the second time since 2022, here is a reminder of #ThePJ's in-depth visual monkeypox guide, looking at the infection, its transmission and steps being taken to contain it buff.ly/3X3j8kw

We’re wishing everyone collecting their GCSE results the very best of luck today! And for those who are still uncertain about what comes next, our guide shows your your options and what to consider when deciding: icould.com/stories/choice…

An old one…but if you haven’t watched Robin Williams describing golf ⛳️ And as a “Scot”? You have missed out on the man’s absolute genius Have a smile to start the day with 😊

If anyone is interested in applying for the The Churchill Fellowship applications open on the 4th Sept ⤵️

For the first time, anyone in a mental health crisis can now call 111 and receive support from trained mental health professionals. The 24/7 service is available for all ages, including children, providing vital help through a single phone line. england.nhs.uk/2024/08/nhs-11…

With the NHS App it's easy to manage your health while barely lifting a finger. Find out more about the NHS App at ​nhs.uk/app

In utero 🤰🏽treatment of congenital cytomegalovirus infection with valganciclovir: an observational study on safety and effectiveness

#VirtualWards 📲🛌 Operational Framework Including 🔵What VWs are 🔵What VWs are not 🔵Core functions & components 🔵 Key Outcomes

Estimating the economic effect of harm 🚨associated with high risk ⚠️prescribing of oral NSAIDs 💊 in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿: pop based cohort & economic 💷modelling study High risk group 🔺65 yrs no gastro protection 🔺Pts on anticoagulants 🔺HF 💔 🔺CKD 🔺Hx Peptic Ulcer⤵️ bmj.com/content/386/bm…

A great opportunity to get involved Alison Strath Andrew Evans #KeepWalesSafe Cathy Harrison Liz Fidler FAPharmT 💙

#ChurchillFellowship Webinar🎥 Find out more about the Churchill Fellowship & how to apply for the award. 📆Thurs 12th September ⏰ 12-1pm ®️Register for a place Find all the info ℹ️ and links👇🏼 churchillfellowship.org/become-a-fello…

🎉 The doors are open—Churchill Fellowship applications are NOW LIVE! 👋 A Churchill Fellowship is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lead the change you want to see. Ready to turn your passion into action? Apply today! 👇 churchillfellowship.org/become-a-fello… #ChurchillFellowship

Wegovy: Regulators removing ‘around 100’ social media POM ads every day chemistanddruggist.co.uk/CD138480/Wegov… A joint regulator “operation” is cracking down on social media ads promoting #POMs, while Department of Health and Social Care has raised concerns over online pharmacies prescribing #weightloss drugs

Pharmacists role in combating medical misinformation 🔹Pt education 🔹Effective communication 🔹Community engagement 🔹Information dissemination 🔹Evidence based practices 🔹Healthcare educators

#Paediatric #Headache Red🚩 Flags

‘Determined to change’: GPhC appoints anti-racism ‘champions' chemistanddruggist.co.uk/CD138485/Deter… GPhC has formed a “new working group” to support its “anti-racism agenda” and hold itself “to the same high standards [it expects] of others”, it has announced