Health Professional Academy

21/09/2026

A new panel of experts have been appointed to scrutinise the progress of the National Cancer Plan and drive forward its delivery. ✅

Find out more about the National Cancer Board and its work at the link in the comments. 🔗

18/09/2026

The NHS trust admits that twenty women underwent unnecessary mastectomies and hundreds more were harmed. ⚠️

The National Crime Agency is now working with police to investigate allegations made by former patients.

More at the link in the comments. 🔗

17/09/2026

Considering GP partnership, or wondering whether it’s still the right path for you?

After 26 years as a GP Partner, Dr Simon Carvell reflects on the realities of partnership, from leadership and responsibility to compromise, career variety and finding fulfilment in Primary Care.

Read his perspective here: https://tr.ee/l1DeLG

17/09/2026

From today, a life-extending breast cancer drug will be routinely available on the NHS for patients in England for the first time. 📢

Previously, the drug was considered too expensive to be recommended by NICE.

Find out more at the link in the comments. 🔗

16/09/2026

Urgent changes will be introduced to neonatal units to better protect babies, including 'cot cams.' 📢

The announcement follows the publication of the Thirwall Inquiry report, investigating events at The Countess of Chester Hospital, where former neonatal nurse, Lucy Letby, worked.

More at the link in the comments. 🔗

15/09/2026

A new update has been issued after maternity services were temporarily closed at the hospital due to serious staff shortages.

Find out more at the link in the comments. 🔗

It had been hoped that maternity services at the hospital would resume this month

14/09/2026

Unions representing 1.2 million NHS workers are calling for pay structure talks to resume amid "ever-widening" pay gaps. 📢

"Staff have had enough of broken promises to fix their pay," say unions.

More at the link in the comments. 🔗

12/09/2026

“I saw it on TikTok…”

From health myths to fear-driven headlines, social media is increasingly shaping the conversations happening in the consultation room.

GP Dr Elizabeth Fasunloye shares why healthcare professionals have an important role to play in tackling misinformation and helping patients find reliable health information online.

Read the full blog here: https://tr.ee/tt8QBx

11/09/2026

Pharmacists have been told to ration supply of the commonly-prescribed heartburn medication, with shortages expected to last for months. ⚠️

Read more at the link in the comments. 🔗

Two serious shortage protocols (SSPs) have been announced for the heartburn medication

10/09/2026

BREAKING NEWS 📢 Pharmacy First is expanding!

An estimated 2 to 3 million additional consultations will take place each year in pharmacies due to the expansion of treatments available. 📈

More details at the link in the comments. 🔗

The expansion will help patients access faster treatment