AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWinter Health: Cold-health alerts are in force in parts of England as temperatures drop below freezing; people are urged to keep warm and check on vulnerable neighbours. Patient Safety: An independent review found recurring harm and weak clinical oversight at NHS Grampian, with six recommendations for change. The board apologised. Hospital Pressure: More than 3,500 people a day are reportedly receiving corridor care, while some patients wait weeks in hospital to be discharged. Workforce: England’s consultant doctors have paused a planned two-day strike after securing talks, averting disruption for now. Faster Diagnosis: South East NHS trusts added 18 CT and MRI scanners over two years, aiming to speed tests for cancer and other serious conditions. Brain Health: A UK Biobank study linked better sleep with stronger cognitive test results and larger brain volume among people with diabetes, heart disease or stroke; researchers cautioned that the findings do not prove cause and effect.
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