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BASC hosted twenty members of Police Scotland’s Firearms Licensing Team last week as part of an ongoing commitment to provide training support for the force. The two-day program provided participants with an in-depth understanding of key topics related to firearms and shooting, reinforcing the strong working relationship between BASC and Police Scotland. The Continuous Professional… Read more »
The Dental Defence Union (DDU) is disappointed that the GDC has decided to hold hearings remotely by default from next year. During the consultation on the issue, the DDU made strong representations to the GDC to explain that such a move could disadvantage certain dental professionals undergoing a fitness to practise investigation. The GDC’s consultation outcome however states… Read more »
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Alan Johnson wants to renegotiate with pharmaceutical companies to reduce the NHS drugs bill. Opposition MPs say the negotiations will be a key test of Mr Johnson and his ability to deliver efficiency to the NHS. A five-year deal, the pharmaceutical price regulation scheme (PPRS), was agreed in 2005, allowing drugs companies to set their… Read more »
The Conservatives have used the arrival of thousands of new junior doctors in the health service to reignite the row over recruitment. Shadow health secretary Andrew Lansley said patient care would suffer and highlighted the discrepancy of hospitals warning of chaos as thousands of doctors take up new posts at once, while other posts remain… Read more »
