AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPatient Safety Scrutiny in Scotland: A Scottish NHS patient safety commissioner says a “nothing to see here” culture is blocking change, with patients allegedly being shut down when they raise concerns. NHS Workforce Pressure: Unite staged protests outside No 10 North over a lack of jobs for NHS-trained mental health workers, warning newly qualified clinical psychologists face unemployment. Royal Family & Health Context: Prince Harry and Meghan plan to return to the UK for an extended stay as their children start school in September, with fresh tensions expected inside the family. Digital Safety Warning: Experts warn England’s NHS is not meeting digital safety standards, warning the 10-Year Plan could scale patient harm “at unprecedented scale and speed.” Salmonella Alert: UK health and food agencies urge vulnerable people to avoid runny eggs and egg-containing dishes in restaurants/cafés amid an outbreak linked to imported eggs. New Wound Care Approval: MHRA has approved a new antimicrobial wound dressing (POLTX_Fibers) for prescription use, with a real-world evaluation planned in the NHS. Cancer Charity Challenge: Lymphoma Action’s Blood Cancer Awareness Month fundraiser sees a supporter abseil down a 400ft tower. Brexit Workforce Fallout: A study links the 2016 Brexit vote to worsening physician shortages in England, with an immediate drop in EU doctor and nurse arrivals.
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