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Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
NHS grants approval for new GP IT system in England
The National Health Service (NHS) in England has approved a new electronic patient record system for general practitioners (GPs), the first major update to core IT systems in 25 years. This development is set to enhance the integration of primary care with other healthcare settings and improve service delivery using cloud-based technology. The newly approved system created by Medicus Health is now accessible to GP practices across England, signalling the "first shake-up of the GP IT market in a quarter of a century", according to NHS leaders. The move is expected to increase competition, drive productivity, and reduce administrative burdens for healthcare staff. Historically, GP practices had limited options, with only two suppliers dominating the market. Four early-adopting sites are already utilising the new core clinical IT system, covering over 42,000 patients. Medicus Health's system is the first to be fully assured through NHS England's Tech Innovation Framework, which guarantees compliance with information governance, clinical safety, and data protection standards, while also integrating with essential NHS services. NHS Primary Care and Community Services national director Amanda Doyle said: 'This new generation of systems is the first shake-up of the GP IT market we have seen in a quarter of a century, and this shift will help unlock more modern, joined-up care for patients, and help our staff to work better and smarter.' Wilmslow Health Centre in Cheshire, serving more than 16,000 patients, is among the first to implement the new system. Medicus Health's platform is notable for its compatibility with 24 national NHS services and its adoption of five new national open standards for information exchange. The interest in these new systems is spreading, with more than 25 integrated care boards considering their adoption. The NHS anticipates that by April 2026, additional core GP IT systems that meet the Tech Innovation Framework's standards will be available, broadening the choices for practices. "NHS grants approval for new GP IT system in England" was originally created and published by Hospital Management, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
North Wales Chronicle
05-06-2025
- Health
- North Wales Chronicle
Concerns raised over measles risk as families take summer breaks in Europe
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said that cases in Europe had reached their highest level in almost three decades last year. It warned that a decline in childhood vaccinations – including the jab that protects against measles – in England leaves more children at risk of disease. UKHSA urged families planning for their summer holidays to check their vaccination status before travelling, and to make sure particularly that they had had two doses of the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps and rubella. As well as a rise in cases across Europe, health experts warned of continuing pockets of cases in England, particularly London. 'It's essential that everyone, particularly parents of young children, check all family members are up to date with two MMR doses, especially if you are travelling this summer for holidays or visiting family,' said UKHSA consultant epidemiologist Dr Vanessa Saliba. 'Measles cases are picking up again in England and outbreaks are happening in Europe and many countries with close links to the UK. 🚨 We are reminding parents and guardians to ensure their children are protected against #Measles by taking up 2 doses of the #MMR vaccine at the right time. Anyone who has not had 2 doses of the vaccine can contact their GP surgery to catch — UK Health Security Agency (@UKHSA) June 5, 2025 'Measles spreads very easily and can be a nasty disease, leading to complications like ear and chest infections and inflammation of the brain, with some children tragically ending up in hospital and suffering life-long consequences. 'Nobody wants this for their child and it's not something you want to experience when away on holiday. 'The MMR vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your family from measles. 'It is never too late to catch up, if you're not sure if any of your family are up to date, check their Red Book or contact your GP practice. Don't put it off and regret it later.' Dr Amanda Doyle, from NHS England, said: 'The recent increase in cases seen in England and Europe should act as an important reminder to ensure your child is protected. 'MMR jabs are provided free as part of the NHS routine immunisation programme – and I would encourage all parents to act on invites or check vaccination records if they think they may have missed their child's vaccination.' New figures from the UKHSA show that in England there were 109 cases of measles confirmed in April and 86 in May, with most cases among unvaccinated children, although there have been some cases among unvaccinated young people and adults. Half of the cases in the last four weeks were in London, with outbreaks also seen in the North West and the West Midlands, it added. Meanwhile, a global increase in measles, including Europe, has led the agency to say it is concerned that this could mean people bring back the contagious disease to England after travel this summer. There were more than 127,000 cases of measles in Europe last year, according to global health leaders, the highest number since 1997. And UKHSA said that so far this year, outbreaks have been documented in France, Italy, Spain and Germany. The health authority said that it is 'concerned that more outbreaks may occur again on a larger scale this summer as families with unvaccinated children and adults travel to countries where there are outbreaks'. #Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious complications. 🏥It's easily preventable with the #MMR vaccine, so make sure that you and your loved ones are up to date and catch up on any missed doses. 🛡🔗 — UK Health Security Agency (@UKHSA) June 4, 2025 The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently reported that Romania, Pakistan, India, Thailand, Indonesia and Nigeria currently have among the largest number of measles cases worldwide. The UKHSA said that the decline in uptake of childhood vaccinations during the past decade means that 'many thousands of children are left unprotected'. Measles is highly infectious and can lead to serious complications. People with this infection have a number of cold and flu-like symptoms and a rash appears a few days after symptoms start. On rare occasions, measles can also lead to meningitis and brain swelling, which can cause long-term disabilities or even death.
South Wales Guardian
05-06-2025
- Health
- South Wales Guardian
Concerns raised over measles risk as families take summer breaks in Europe
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said that cases in Europe had reached their highest level in almost three decades last year. It warned that a decline in childhood vaccinations – including the jab that protects against measles – in England leaves more children at risk of disease. UKHSA urged families planning for their summer holidays to check their vaccination status before travelling, and to make sure particularly that they had had two doses of the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps and rubella. As well as a rise in cases across Europe, health experts warned of continuing pockets of cases in England, particularly London. 'It's essential that everyone, particularly parents of young children, check all family members are up to date with two MMR doses, especially if you are travelling this summer for holidays or visiting family,' said UKHSA consultant epidemiologist Dr Vanessa Saliba. 'Measles cases are picking up again in England and outbreaks are happening in Europe and many countries with close links to the UK. 🚨 We are reminding parents and guardians to ensure their children are protected against #Measles by taking up 2 doses of the #MMR vaccine at the right time. Anyone who has not had 2 doses of the vaccine can contact their GP surgery to catch — UK Health Security Agency (@UKHSA) June 5, 2025 'Measles spreads very easily and can be a nasty disease, leading to complications like ear and chest infections and inflammation of the brain, with some children tragically ending up in hospital and suffering life-long consequences. 'Nobody wants this for their child and it's not something you want to experience when away on holiday. 'The MMR vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your family from measles. 'It is never too late to catch up, if you're not sure if any of your family are up to date, check their Red Book or contact your GP practice. Don't put it off and regret it later.' Dr Amanda Doyle, from NHS England, said: 'The recent increase in cases seen in England and Europe should act as an important reminder to ensure your child is protected. 'MMR jabs are provided free as part of the NHS routine immunisation programme – and I would encourage all parents to act on invites or check vaccination records if they think they may have missed their child's vaccination.' New figures from the UKHSA show that in England there were 109 cases of measles confirmed in April and 86 in May, with most cases among unvaccinated children, although there have been some cases among unvaccinated young people and adults. Half of the cases in the last four weeks were in London, with outbreaks also seen in the North West and the West Midlands, it added. Meanwhile, a global increase in measles, including Europe, has led the agency to say it is concerned that this could mean people bring back the contagious disease to England after travel this summer. There were more than 127,000 cases of measles in Europe last year, according to global health leaders, the highest number since 1997. And UKHSA said that so far this year, outbreaks have been documented in France, Italy, Spain and Germany. The health authority said that it is 'concerned that more outbreaks may occur again on a larger scale this summer as families with unvaccinated children and adults travel to countries where there are outbreaks'. #Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious complications. 🏥It's easily preventable with the #MMR vaccine, so make sure that you and your loved ones are up to date and catch up on any missed doses. 🛡🔗 — UK Health Security Agency (@UKHSA) June 4, 2025 The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently reported that Romania, Pakistan, India, Thailand, Indonesia and Nigeria currently have among the largest number of measles cases worldwide. The UKHSA said that the decline in uptake of childhood vaccinations during the past decade means that 'many thousands of children are left unprotected'. Measles is highly infectious and can lead to serious complications. People with this infection have a number of cold and flu-like symptoms and a rash appears a few days after symptoms start. On rare occasions, measles can also lead to meningitis and brain swelling, which can cause long-term disabilities or even death.
South Wales Argus
05-06-2025
- Health
- South Wales Argus
Concerns raised over measles risk as families take summer breaks in Europe
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said that cases in Europe had reached their highest level in almost three decades last year. It warned that a decline in childhood vaccinations – including the jab that protects against measles – in England leaves more children at risk of disease. UKHSA urged families planning for their summer holidays to check their vaccination status before travelling, and to make sure particularly that they had had two doses of the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps and rubella. As well as a rise in cases across Europe, health experts warned of continuing pockets of cases in England, particularly London. 'It's essential that everyone, particularly parents of young children, check all family members are up to date with two MMR doses, especially if you are travelling this summer for holidays or visiting family,' said UKHSA consultant epidemiologist Dr Vanessa Saliba. 'Measles cases are picking up again in England and outbreaks are happening in Europe and many countries with close links to the UK. 🚨 We are reminding parents and guardians to ensure their children are protected against #Measles by taking up 2 doses of the #MMR vaccine at the right time. Anyone who has not had 2 doses of the vaccine can contact their GP surgery to catch — UK Health Security Agency (@UKHSA) June 5, 2025 'Measles spreads very easily and can be a nasty disease, leading to complications like ear and chest infections and inflammation of the brain, with some children tragically ending up in hospital and suffering life-long consequences. 'Nobody wants this for their child and it's not something you want to experience when away on holiday. 'The MMR vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your family from measles. 'It is never too late to catch up, if you're not sure if any of your family are up to date, check their Red Book or contact your GP practice. Don't put it off and regret it later.' Dr Amanda Doyle, from NHS England, said: 'The recent increase in cases seen in England and Europe should act as an important reminder to ensure your child is protected. 'MMR jabs are provided free as part of the NHS routine immunisation programme – and I would encourage all parents to act on invites or check vaccination records if they think they may have missed their child's vaccination.' New figures from the UKHSA show that in England there were 109 cases of measles confirmed in April and 86 in May, with most cases among unvaccinated children, although there have been some cases among unvaccinated young people and adults. Half of the cases in the last four weeks were in London, with outbreaks also seen in the North West and the West Midlands, it added. Meanwhile, a global increase in measles, including Europe, has led the agency to say it is concerned that this could mean people bring back the contagious disease to England after travel this summer. There were more than 127,000 cases of measles in Europe last year, according to global health leaders, the highest number since 1997. And UKHSA said that so far this year, outbreaks have been documented in France, Italy, Spain and Germany. The health authority said that it is 'concerned that more outbreaks may occur again on a larger scale this summer as families with unvaccinated children and adults travel to countries where there are outbreaks'. #Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious complications. 🏥It's easily preventable with the #MMR vaccine, so make sure that you and your loved ones are up to date and catch up on any missed doses. 🛡🔗 — UK Health Security Agency (@UKHSA) June 4, 2025 The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently reported that Romania, Pakistan, India, Thailand, Indonesia and Nigeria currently have among the largest number of measles cases worldwide. The UKHSA said that the decline in uptake of childhood vaccinations during the past decade means that 'many thousands of children are left unprotected'. Measles is highly infectious and can lead to serious complications. People with this infection have a number of cold and flu-like symptoms and a rash appears a few days after symptoms start. On rare occasions, measles can also lead to meningitis and brain swelling, which can cause long-term disabilities or even death.
Powys County Times
05-06-2025
- Health
- Powys County Times
Concerns raised over measles risk as families take summer breaks in Europe
Health experts have sounded the alarm over a potential rise in measles as families take their summer breaks across Europe. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said that cases in Europe had reached their highest level in almost three decades last year. It warned that a decline in childhood vaccinations – including the jab that protects against measles – in England leaves more children at risk of disease. UKHSA urged families planning for their summer holidays to check their vaccination status before travelling, and to make sure particularly that they had had two doses of the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps and rubella. As well as a rise in cases across Europe, health experts warned of continuing pockets of cases in England, particularly London. 'It's essential that everyone, particularly parents of young children, check all family members are up to date with two MMR doses, especially if you are travelling this summer for holidays or visiting family,' said UKHSA consultant epidemiologist Dr Vanessa Saliba. 'Measles cases are picking up again in England and outbreaks are happening in Europe and many countries with close links to the UK. 🚨 We are reminding parents and guardians to ensure their children are protected against #Measles by taking up 2 doses of the #MMR vaccine at the right time. Anyone who has not had 2 doses of the vaccine can contact their GP surgery to catch up. 🔗 — UK Health Security Agency (@UKHSA) June 5, 2025 'Measles spreads very easily and can be a nasty disease, leading to complications like ear and chest infections and inflammation of the brain, with some children tragically ending up in hospital and suffering life-long consequences. 'Nobody wants this for their child and it's not something you want to experience when away on holiday. 'The MMR vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your family from measles. 'It is never too late to catch up, if you're not sure if any of your family are up to date, check their Red Book or contact your GP practice. Don't put it off and regret it later.' Dr Amanda Doyle, from NHS England, said: 'The recent increase in cases seen in England and Europe should act as an important reminder to ensure your child is protected. 'MMR jabs are provided free as part of the NHS routine immunisation programme – and I would encourage all parents to act on invites or check vaccination records if they think they may have missed their child's vaccination.' New figures from the UKHSA show that in England there were 109 cases of measles confirmed in April and 86 in May, with most cases among unvaccinated children, although there have been some cases among unvaccinated young people and adults. Half of the cases in the last four weeks were in London, with outbreaks also seen in the North West and the West Midlands, it added. Meanwhile, a global increase in measles, including Europe, has led the agency to say it is concerned that this could mean people bring back the contagious disease to England after travel this summer. There were more than 127,000 cases of measles in Europe last year, according to global health leaders, the highest number since 1997. And UKHSA said that so far this year, outbreaks have been documented in France, Italy, Spain and Germany. The health authority said that it is 'concerned that more outbreaks may occur again on a larger scale this summer as families with unvaccinated children and adults travel to countries where there are outbreaks'. #Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious complications. 🏥It's easily preventable with the #MMR vaccine, so make sure that you and your loved ones are up to date and catch up on any missed doses. 🛡🔗 — UK Health Security Agency (@UKHSA) June 4, 2025 The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently reported that Romania, Pakistan, India, Thailand, Indonesia and Nigeria currently have among the largest number of measles cases worldwide. The UKHSA said that the decline in uptake of childhood vaccinations during the past decade means that 'many thousands of children are left unprotected'. Measles is highly infectious and can lead to serious complications. People with this infection have a number of cold and flu-like symptoms and a rash appears a few days after symptoms start. On rare occasions, measles can also lead to meningitis and brain swelling, which can cause long-term disabilities or even death.
