AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoNHS Data Security: NHS England chief Jim Mackey warns staff could face sack or even prison for accessing patient records without a legitimate reason, after past dismissals for improper snooping. Digital Patient Letters: Mid Cheshire Hospitals will move most outpatient appointment and clinic letters to the NHS App and text from September, with paper kept for under-18s, people without registered mobiles, and some safety cases. AI in Hospitals: Kent and Canterbury Hospital pilots MEMORI, an AI tool designed to flag infection risk earlier to help clinicians prevent sepsis. Cancer Drug Access: AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo are reportedly nearing a UK pricing deal for Enhertu after NICE previously denied NHS coverage on cost-effectiveness grounds. Breast Cancer Treatment Pricing: The Enhertu talks cover HER2-low metastatic breast cancer access across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Heatwave Health Prep: UKHSA issues amber heat health alerts for parts of England, warning of impacts on health and social care, including higher risk for older people and those with conditions. Local Disruption: A power cut in Worcester city centre shut Spring Gardens Health Centre temporarily, with National Grid restoring power to affected properties after about five hours. Clean Air Push: A new call argues the incoming UK leadership should prioritise cleaner air for public health and economic growth, citing Clean Air Act progress and clean air zone results.
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