Teachers in Northamptonshire share concerns about mental health as new coaching programme launches More than 30 Northamptonshire teachers and school leaders said they are crying out for better mental health support as they celebrated the launch of a new coach training programme. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
Wednesday 6 July 2022
Northampton private hospital launches website where people can select medical supplies to donate to Ukraine
Northampton private hospital launches website where people can select medical supplies to donate to Ukraine A new website has been launched by a Northampton private hospital whereby people can select medical supplies to donate to the frontline in Ukraine.
Three Shires hospital in Cliftonville has set up a new ‘gift style’ website where anyone can select any number of medical items to donate. Northampton Chronicle and Echo
Statement from Steve Barclay, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Statement from Steve Barclay, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care A statement from Steve Barclay on his appointment as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. Department of Health and Social Care
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- Rishi Sunak's and Sajid Javid's resignation letters in full BBC News
- Steve Barclay: a prime minister’s dependable servant The Guardian
- Who is Boris Johnson’s new Health Secretary Steve Barclay? The Independent
- New health secretary Steve Barclay cannot ‘sugar coat’ major NHS challenges, leaders warn The Independent
- Who is Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s new Health Secretary Steve Barclay? ITV News
- Steve Barclay installed as new health secretary after Sajid Javid quits Metro
- Who is the new Health Secretary Steve Barclay? Nursing Notes
- Steve Barclay appointed as health secretary after Sajid Javid's resignation Sky News
Oldham doctor jailed for killing patient in botched procedure
Oldham doctor jailed for killing patient in botched procedure A doctor who killed a mother-of-three when he botched a procedure during a routine appointment has been jailed.
Dr Isyaka Mamman, now thought to be 85, admitted gross negligence manslaughter over the death of Shahida Parveen, 48, at the Royal Oldham Hospital in 2018. BBC News
Dr Isyaka Mamman, now thought to be 85, admitted gross negligence manslaughter over the death of Shahida Parveen, 48, at the Royal Oldham Hospital in 2018. BBC News
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JCVI chief calls for mandatory masks in hospitals amid Covid surge
JCVI chief calls for mandatory masks in hospitals amid Covid surge It would be “sensible” for hospitals to reintroduce mandatory mask-wearing, the chair of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has said, as several trusts in England and Wales announced the move.
When NHS rules on wearing masks in England were dropped on 10 June, local health bodies were given the power to draft their own policies. Their guidance, however, is no longer legally enforceable. The Guardian
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- Just FIVE more virus fatalities recorded in England and Wales last week despite cases having doubled The Daily Mail
- Is YOUR summer holiday in danger of being ruined by Covid? Cases soar in France, Greece and Italy The Daily Mail
- UK Covid cases are rising – should we wear masks again? The Guardian
- In pretending that Covid is over, the UK government is playing a dangerous game The Guardian
- The Guardian view on Covid’s resurgence: act now or pay later | Editorial The Guardian
- Covid self-isolation rules: Do you need to isolate? The Independent
Patients will suffer as a result of NHS 'gagging' clauses, whistleblower warns
Patients will suffer as a result of NHS 'gagging' clauses, whistleblower warns Patients will suffer as a result of NHS ‘gagging’ clauses, a whistleblower who faced a five-year employment tribunal battle has warned.
Speaking out for the first time since 2017, surgeon Tristan Reuser warned that the use by the NHS of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) risks patients’ safety. The Independent
BMA granted judicial review over government handling of NHS pension age discrimination
BMA granted judicial review over government handling of NHS pension age discrimination The high court granted the BMA permission for a judicial review of changes to the scheme made in 2015 that the government conceded were discriminatory in 2019. GPonline
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Personalised cancer vaccine trials produce 'really hopeful' results
Personalised cancer vaccine trials produce 'really hopeful' results The jab, made using similar technology to Oxford-AstraZeneca's COVID vaccine, sees DNA from an individual patient's tumour and cut and pasted into a harmless virus, which is injected into the body to train the immune system to be alert for cancer cells. Sky News
ADHD drugs could treat ALZHEIMER'S: Scientists say there's 'good evidence'
ADHD drugs could treat ALZHEIMER'S: Scientists say there's 'good evidence' Common drugs given to hyperactive children could also treat Alzheimer's, research suggests.
Dementia patients given ADHD medication like Ritalin saw significant improvements to their cognition and brain function, according to a review.
The drugs are thought to be a good match because they kickstart a brain region that influences things like attention, learning and memory. The Daily Mail
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- Cognitive and neuropsychiatric effects of noradrenergic treatment in Alzheimer’s disease: systematic review and meta-analysis (open access) Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry
There's a 'clear benefit' in choosing water births over traditional deliveries: study
There's a 'clear benefit' in choosing water births over traditional deliveries: study Water births provide 'clear benefits' for mothers and their new-borns, with fewer complications, evidence suggests.
Researchers analysed 36 studies involving more than 150,000 women to compare the interventions needed during and after labour between the two different types of water birth compared to standard care, without the use of a birthing pool. The Daily Mail
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