AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNHS & Workforce Pressure: The Royal College of Physicians warns the NHS isn’t ready for hotter summers, citing the scale of “corridor care” as heatwaves strain hospitals. GP Funding & Access: In Wales, BMA GP committee chair Dr Gareth Oelmann says the fight for more GPs and funding is still being undermined by delayed contract negotiations and low political understanding of general practice. Heat Health & Travel Safety: UKHSA urges travellers to prepare for mosquito-borne illness as imported dengue cases rise, while RSPCA reports a spike in snake incidents during warmer weather. Ebola Vaccine Trials: Oxford begins human trials of a new Ebola vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain, as the outbreak spreads in the DRC. Child Health: Childhood obesity expert Prof Simon Kenny highlights that severe obesity is driving the biggest long-term harm, with thousands of children at risk of early death. Care & Pay Disputes: Home care staff in West Dunbartonshire set for strike action over rota changes, with unions alleging reduced hours and harm to standards. Research & Dementia: New findings on tau’s role in memory add momentum to Alzheimer’s science, while a Phase II dementia agitation trial reports improvements with an oral cannabinoid therapy.
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