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The overwhelming majority (80%) of respondents use social media, with 78% using it at least once a day, according to new research undertaken by the Medical Defence Union (MDU). The survey of 1,797 MDU members also revealed that the most popular channels were Facebook which is used by 75% followed by Instagram and YouTube which are… Read more »
The UK is conspicuously absent from the list of signatories to a statement published by the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance (IRFBA) that highlights the persecution of the non-religious and calls for their protection. IRFBA is a network of 38 countries committed to advancing freedom of religion or belief around the world with the Prime… Read more »
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The British Medical Association (BMA) has summoned the health secretary Patricia Hewitt to an urgent meeting over the future of 10,000 junior doctors. NHS Employers believe 10,000 more junior doctors are chasing training contracts than there are places and the BMA has raised concerns that half of unsuccessful applicants could leave the UK. The BMA… Read more »
Labour today launched a new campaign to defend its NHS record, claiming the health service ‘belongs’ to Labour. Ministers will visit hospitals on course to surpass the government’s target for 18-week maximum waiting times, while the party has launched a new website to highlight its “achievements” in the health service. The government is keen to… Read more »