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2021: THE YEAR OF THE COVID VACCINE

2021: THE YEAR OF THE COVID VACCINE

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Over half of GPs suffer worse mental health during Covid pandemic
Over half of GPs suffer worse mental health during Covid pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic

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Access a wealth of respiratory educational resources through the Primary Care Respiratory Academy Clinical Platform
Access a wealth of respiratory educational resources through the Primary Care Respiratory Academy Clinical Platform
CQC review finds evidence of ‘inappropriate’ DNR decisions during pandemic
CQC review finds evidence of ‘inappropriate’ DNR decisions during pandemic

The CQC has

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Covid: People with learning disabilities had ‘six times higher’ death rate
Covid: People with learning disabilities had ‘six times higher’ death rate

People with learning

One in five Covid survivors diagnosed with mental illness, finds study

People who are

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One in five Covid survivors diagnosed with mental illness, finds study
Plans to withdraw GP-prescribed lithium drug halted

A drug manufacturer

Plans to withdraw GP-prescribed lithium drug halted
NHS unable to cope with lockdown problem drinking, warn top psychiatrists

Addiction services in

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NHS unable to cope with lockdown problem drinking, warn top psychiatrists
Barbers to be trained in mental health support as part of £10m suicide prevention plan

NHS England has

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Barbers to be trained in mental health support as part of £10m suicide prevention plan
GPs prescribed fewer antidepressants during coronavirus lockdown

Prescriptions for mental

GPs prescribed fewer antidepressants during coronavirus lockdown
GPs told to catch up on face-to-face health checks for the severely mentally ill

NHS England has

GPs told to catch up on face-to-face health checks for the severely mentally ill
Depression rates double in UK during pandemic

Rates of depression

Depression rates double in UK during pandemic
PCNs urged to hire mental health specialists and physios in Covid aftermath

GP practices must

PCNs urged to hire mental health specialists and physios in Covid aftermath
Clare Gerada to head up new gambling support service for GP patients

GPs will be

Clare Gerada to head up new gambling support service for GP patients
Managing the impact of Covid-19 on psychiatric problems in primary care

Specialist registrar in general psychiatry Dr Hannah Fosker outlines how GPs can support patients with mental health problems during the Covid-19 pandemic

Managing the impact of Covid-19 on psychiatric problems in primary care