AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNHS Under Strain: England’s resident doctors strike is set to run for four days from 7am Monday (June 15), with NHS leaders warning of a “triple whammy” alongside a heatwave and World Cup crowds. A&E Reality Check: New NHS figures show “corridor care” in England is still happening at scale, with Kent reporting nearly 70 patients left in corridors every day in May. Lupus Breakthrough: UCLH and UCL report five NHS patients with severe lupus going into remission after one-time CAR T-cell therapy, raising hopes of moving beyond lifelong treatment. Weight-loss Drug Update: Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy gets UK approval as the first daily GLP-1 weight-loss pill, with guidance and warnings circulating for people travelling while taking Mounjaro. Public Health & Food Safety: A viral claim about arsenic in rice is prompting renewed advice on cooking methods to reduce exposure. Mental Health in the Spotlight: Hollyoaks actor Malique Thompson-Dwyer speaks openly about depression, body dysmorphia and anxiety. Community Support: Dementia UK fundraising “Time for a Cuppa” events continue to spread, including a Deeside care company raising £675 for Admiral Nurses.
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