A £42m research programme is to be launched to find the most effective way of screening men for prostate cancer, with the aim of reducing deaths in the UK from the disease by up to 40% ⬇️ thetimes.co.uk/article/trial-…

MJA Awards 2024 are now open for entries. Details: mjauk.org/enter-the-2024…

We are delighted to announce that Lord Victor Adebowale (Victor Adebowale) has been appointed as the new chair of trustees at IPPR.

It’s hugely exciting that such a dynamic contributor to our civil society is prepared to lead our Board at this pivotal moment.

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A hike in the cost of NHS prescriptions in England has been called a “dark day” for patients

✍️: Ella Pickover

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Prescription charges in England will rise from £9.65 to £9.90 per item from tomorrow.

Can you really reform sickness benefits if you haven’t done the foundational work with the NHS? A look at the green paper spectator.co.uk/article/benefi…

Lots of noise about the NHS Constitution. Just for clarity the NHS routinely, in fact daily, fails to meet existing principles in the constitution. It is a document so distant from the reality of busy medical wards that it's value is minimal:

Back to work tomorrow. But first enjoy these bluebells from the churchyard of St Mary's Walthamstow

Babies eligible for Covid-19 spring booster vaccination
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On Monday, Rishi Sunak mentioned a seven year old girl who died last month trying to reach Britain from Northern France.

This week I went to Calais for The Sunday Times to find out what happened to Rola Al Mayali.

thetimes.co.uk/article/drowne…

Wes Streeting MP Dan Poulter told me there is no evidence between staffing in hospitals and patient safety (despite 1000+ peer reviewed papers suggesting there is). I would not recommend his advice in that respect.
He was junior health minister at the time & could have influenced policy then

This week The Times and The Sunday Times are highlighting those orphaned by the Infected Blood Scandal.

Thanks to caroline wheeler

If you want a weekend read and missed this on Friday, here’s a journey through the confusion and disappointment that has characterised nearly five years of levelling up funds:

on.ft.com/4bfCmYs

Flying home from 21C sunny Athens to London. We land in a few hours. I won't notice a difference in weather will I? WILL I?

🚨 Are you ready for this year's MJA Awards? The Oscars of health and science journalism is moving to a new home this year at News UK. Entries open 1st May. Read more; mjauk.org/2024/04/26/a-n…

This is a v good summary of how Martha’s Rule should work for hospital patients who think they’re in trouble & not being listened to…

M - what’s the Matter?
A - Ask for help
R - receive a Response
T - I Think I’m getting worse
H - I’m not being Heard
A - Act, call this number

NHS Employers started work on this joint project with NHS England a few months ago.

With non-pay reforms and a better pay offer...could this form the basis of a pay deal worth putting to the vote for junior doctors?

Children in England are more likely to drink alcohol compared with other children around the world as middle-class parents have “normalised” harmful under-age drinking, a study has found ⬇️

thetimes.co.uk/article/englan…