Pallant Medical Chambers
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There is another way to support the NHS as a GP, nurse or paramedic - come and join our chambers. #TeamPallant
www.pallantmedical.org.uk
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Are you a GP, paramedic or nurse in 1ary care who's thinking that there must be a different way to balance your workload so that your life gets a proper look in?
#TeamPallant provides you with the back up and support so you can practice medicine in a way that suits you.
#TeamPallant provides you with the back up and support so you can practice medicine in a way that suits you.
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Wow. Obvious when you point it out…. www.ajog.org/article/S000...
External aortic compression: buying time to save lives in obstetric hemorrhage
Obstetric bleeding is the leading cause of maternal death, with most fatal cases occurring
in resource-limited settings.
www.ajog.org
January 20, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Wow. Obvious when you point it out…. www.ajog.org/article/S000...
Is that ‘cloud based penicillin?’ (Deferred antibiotic Px) 😂
December 23, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Is that ‘cloud based penicillin?’ (Deferred antibiotic Px) 😂
Medical cannabis becoming a thing now - lots now switching to this from street version (similar price apparently). Also legal to drive if it was ‘lawfully prescribed and taken as directed’.
December 19, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Medical cannabis becoming a thing now - lots now switching to this from street version (similar price apparently). Also legal to drive if it was ‘lawfully prescribed and taken as directed’.
Thanks to @red-whale.bsky.social for another fantastic f2f GPUpdate course in London today. Brilliant presenters and loads of great learning points. www.redwhale.co.uk
Welcome to Red Whale - education for primary care
Enhance your primary care expertise with Red Whale. Explore online and in-person medical education courses and memberships for UK clinicians.
www.redwhale.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Thanks to @red-whale.bsky.social for another fantastic f2f GPUpdate course in London today. Brilliant presenters and loads of great learning points. www.redwhale.co.uk
Locums need a M365 licence associated with their NHS mail account in order to access documents such as referral templates. You may need to contact your ICB IT Helpdesk or [email protected] #TeamPallant
October 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Locums need a M365 licence associated with their NHS mail account in order to access documents such as referral templates. You may need to contact your ICB IT Helpdesk or [email protected] #TeamPallant
Windows 10 security updates ended 14.10.25.
You can however enrol for 'Extended security updates' - which allows a further 12 months free access. (Start button / Settings / Updates & Security / Enrol in extended security updates...). Or update to Windows 11 if your computer allows..
You can however enrol for 'Extended security updates' - which allows a further 12 months free access. (Start button / Settings / Updates & Security / Enrol in extended security updates...). Or update to Windows 11 if your computer allows..
October 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Windows 10 security updates ended 14.10.25.
You can however enrol for 'Extended security updates' - which allows a further 12 months free access. (Start button / Settings / Updates & Security / Enrol in extended security updates...). Or update to Windows 11 if your computer allows..
You can however enrol for 'Extended security updates' - which allows a further 12 months free access. (Start button / Settings / Updates & Security / Enrol in extended security updates...). Or update to Windows 11 if your computer allows..
Wow 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Wow 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Cervical screening interval now 5 yearly for most - if test HPV negative. www.england.nhs.uk/2025/06/nhs-...
NHS England » NHS rolls out more personalised cervical screening for millions
NHS England » NHS rolls out more personalised cervical screening for millions
www.england.nhs.uk
September 20, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Cervical screening interval now 5 yearly for most - if test HPV negative. www.england.nhs.uk/2025/06/nhs-...
Things about to get even trickier for locums:
'If you earn income from being Self-employed (a sole trader) and/or rental income from being a Landlord, there is a new HMRC requirement to keep digital records and submit income/expenses every 3 months (not just annually)'. www.gov.uk/government/c...
'If you earn income from being Self-employed (a sole trader) and/or rental income from being a Landlord, there is a new HMRC requirement to keep digital records and submit income/expenses every 3 months (not just annually)'. www.gov.uk/government/c...
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax for sole traders and landlords: step by step
Find out how to use and sign up for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax if you get self-employment or property income.
www.gov.uk
September 10, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Things about to get even trickier for locums:
'If you earn income from being Self-employed (a sole trader) and/or rental income from being a Landlord, there is a new HMRC requirement to keep digital records and submit income/expenses every 3 months (not just annually)'. www.gov.uk/government/c...
'If you earn income from being Self-employed (a sole trader) and/or rental income from being a Landlord, there is a new HMRC requirement to keep digital records and submit income/expenses every 3 months (not just annually)'. www.gov.uk/government/c...
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Thousands more patients eligible for shingles vaccination www.gponline.com/thousands-pa...
Thousands more patients eligible for shingles vaccination
GP practices will begin rollout of shingles jabs to hundreds of thousands of immunosuppressed adults from next week.
www.gponline.com
August 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Thousands more patients eligible for shingles vaccination www.gponline.com/thousands-pa...
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🆕Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a progressive neurological disorder affecting mainly older adults. In this blog, the charity Shine describes NPH and explains why it is often misdiagnosed, sharing a story from a person who has the condition. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien...
Raising awareness of normal pressure hydrocephalus: an often misdiagnosed condition
Shine describes NPH and why it is often misdiagnosed
www.pslhub.org
August 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
🆕Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a progressive neurological disorder affecting mainly older adults. In this blog, the charity Shine describes NPH and explains why it is often misdiagnosed, sharing a story from a person who has the condition. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien...
Maybe if it could be used for employing….more GPs?
Exclusive: More than half of the £82m additional roles reimbursement scheme cash for GP jobs in 2024/25 went unclaimed, GPonline can reveal.
More than half of £82m ARRS GP cash unclaimed by PCNs last year
Exclusive: More than half of the £82m additional roles reimbursement scheme (ARRS) cash for GP jobs in 2024/25 went unclaimed, GPonline can reveal.
www.gponline.com
August 7, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Maybe if it could be used for employing….more GPs?
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GPs under 'extreme and prolonged pressure', warns @gmcuk.bsky.social
GPs under 'extreme and prolonged pressure', warns GMC
GPs are under 'extreme and prolonged pressure' and around 50% more likely to be struggling with workload or dissatisfied compared with other doctors - potentially putting plans to shift more…
www.gponline.com
August 7, 2025 at 8:22 AM
GPs under 'extreme and prolonged pressure', warns @gmcuk.bsky.social
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Decent summary for people who prefer video www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjGs...
Drowning doesn't look like drowning
YouTube video by NJ.com
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June 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Decent summary for people who prefer video www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjGs...
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Thanks for the reminder @janemunday.bsky.social. Every summer, I repost this article DROWNING DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DROWNING. To date, I know of FOUR kids who were saved after someone who'd clicked on the link learnt how to spot actual drowning. Take time to read and pass on.
slate.com/technology/2...
slate.com/technology/2...
Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning
Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.
slate.com
June 19, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Thanks for the reminder @janemunday.bsky.social. Every summer, I repost this article DROWNING DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DROWNING. To date, I know of FOUR kids who were saved after someone who'd clicked on the link learnt how to spot actual drowning. Take time to read and pass on.
slate.com/technology/2...
slate.com/technology/2...
‘Locum GPs are eligible for vaccination via Enhanced Service for seasonal influenza’ (from October 2025)
www.gov.uk/government/p... National flu immunisation programme 2025 to 2026 letter - GOV.UK
www.gov.uk/government/p... National flu immunisation programme 2025 to 2026 letter - GOV.UK
National flu immunisation programme 2025 to 2026 letter
www.gov.uk
July 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
‘Locum GPs are eligible for vaccination via Enhanced Service for seasonal influenza’ (from October 2025)
www.gov.uk/government/p... National flu immunisation programme 2025 to 2026 letter - GOV.UK
www.gov.uk/government/p... National flu immunisation programme 2025 to 2026 letter - GOV.UK
GP practices have been booking more last minute over the last 18mths - but don’t leave it too late to secure your locum cover as availability may be limited #TeamPallant
July 17, 2025 at 12:38 PM
GP practices have been booking more last minute over the last 18mths - but don’t leave it too late to secure your locum cover as availability may be limited #TeamPallant
www.baus.org.uk/professional... Rectal Exam a “Poor Test for Prostate Cancer” — Surgeons and Charity Agree | The British Association of Urological Surgeons Limited
Rectal Exam a “Poor Test for Prostate Cancer” — Surgeons and Charity Agree
www.baus.org.uk
June 29, 2025 at 6:23 PM
www.baus.org.uk/professional... Rectal Exam a “Poor Test for Prostate Cancer” — Surgeons and Charity Agree | The British Association of Urological Surgeons Limited
Women’s Health webinar tomorrow (Tues 17th June) - Pulse Virtual. events.cogora.com/pulsevirtual...
Pulse Virtual June Agenda
GPs are invited to attend the Pulse Virtual June Agenda where experts will provide a spotlight on Women's Health topics. Grow in confidence and gain free CPD for your portfolio in 2025.
events.cogora.com
June 16, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Women’s Health webinar tomorrow (Tues 17th June) - Pulse Virtual. events.cogora.com/pulsevirtual...
“From July, younger women (aged 25 to 49) who test negative for HPV, meaning they are at very low risk of cervical cancer over the next 10 years, will safely be invited at 5-year intervals rather than 3, in line with major clinical evidence.” www.england.nhs.uk/2025/06/nhs-...
NHS England » NHS rolls out more personalised cervical screening for millions
More accurate human papillomavirus (HPV) testing will enable millions of women and people with a cervix in England to benefit from more personalised cervical screening from next month, the NHS has ann...
www.england.nhs.uk
June 14, 2025 at 3:42 PM
“From July, younger women (aged 25 to 49) who test negative for HPV, meaning they are at very low risk of cervical cancer over the next 10 years, will safely be invited at 5-year intervals rather than 3, in line with major clinical evidence.” www.england.nhs.uk/2025/06/nhs-...
Refer glue ear in children as soon as suspected…and try Otovent auto inflation device if tolerated. www.redwhale.co.uk/content/otit...
Red Whale | Otitis media with effusion in under-12s
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May 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Refer glue ear in children as soon as suspected…and try Otovent auto inflation device if tolerated. www.redwhale.co.uk/content/otit...
‘Millions of patients can now register with a new GP at the touch of a button via the NHS App and online’.
www.england.nhs.uk/2025/04/mill...
www.england.nhs.uk/2025/04/mill...
NHS England » Millions more patients can register with a GP at ‘touch of a button’
Millions of patients can now register with a new GP at the touch of a button via the NHS App and online as part of a major health service drive to make care more convenient and free up staff time. New...
www.england.nhs.uk
April 23, 2025 at 7:28 PM
‘Millions of patients can now register with a new GP at the touch of a button via the NHS App and online’.
www.england.nhs.uk/2025/04/mill...
www.england.nhs.uk/2025/04/mill...
You can now notify relevant infectious diseases online. (By logging on with your NHS.net account). www.gov.uk/guidance/not...
Notifiable diseases and how to report them
Notifiable diseases in humans that medical practitioners must report and how to report them.
www.gov.uk
April 19, 2025 at 1:24 PM
You can now notify relevant infectious diseases online. (By logging on with your NHS.net account). www.gov.uk/guidance/not...
The DEC have a Myanmar Earthquake Appeal to help provide lifesaving aid. DEC pools the resources of 15 different UK aid charities making this a very efficient way for you to help. www.dec.org.uk
Myanmar Earthquake Appeal
A powerful earthquake in Myanmar has caused catastrophic devastation. Survivors urgently need critical support. Please donate now.
www.dec.org.uk
April 11, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The DEC have a Myanmar Earthquake Appeal to help provide lifesaving aid. DEC pools the resources of 15 different UK aid charities making this a very efficient way for you to help. www.dec.org.uk
You can now book your spring Covid booster vaccination (but not for frontline healthcare workers this time) www.nhs.uk/vaccinations...
COVID-19 vaccine
NHS information about the COVID-19 vaccine, including what the vaccine helps protect against, who should have it and when, how to get it and side effects.
www.nhs.uk
March 27, 2025 at 10:18 PM
You can now book your spring Covid booster vaccination (but not for frontline healthcare workers this time) www.nhs.uk/vaccinations...