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Insufficient evidence that ibuprofen worsens COVID-19 symptoms

The CHM Expert Working Group on COVID-19 has concluded that there is insufficient evidence to establish a link between use of ibuprofen and the worsening of COVID-19 symptoms.....read more

COVID-19 testing for everyone who needs it in social care

Testing will also be provided to all potential care home residents before they are discharged from hospital.....read more

Mental health support funded during pandemic

More than £1m will go towards the expansion of the Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) programme to help people in distress in Scotland.....read more

Government sets out PPE plans for frontline workers

A new PPE hub provides access to all the government’s guidance on PPE in one place so that people can understand what PPE they need.....read more

Chancellor provides £14.5bn for NHS and public services

The Chancellor has said £14.5 billion from the Coronavirus emergency response fund will go towards public services, including the NHS and local authorities.....read more

FEATURES

Making the NHS sustainable for our communities

There exists a unique opportunity for the NHS to help create sustainable communities which promote health, writes Katja Lacey.....read more

Bringing the back office home

Supporting NHS organisations on the frontline of the battle against COVID-19 has become more important than ever, says NHS SBS.....read more