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Patients promised online GP booking by 2015
Patients in England will be able to book GP appointments and get test results online within three years, ministers are promising.
The moves are part of an Information Strategy designed to “take the hassle out of the health service”.
Online communications between patients and their doctors is already happening in some places.
But the strategy sets out plans to ensure there is universal adoption of digital technologies.
Carers needing better support
Carers needing better support
Bolton West MP Julie Hilling is calling for better support for the UK’s six million unpaid carers
Ms Hilling has teamed up with TV presenter and former carer Fiona Phillips to launch this year’s Carers Week (June 18 to 24).
The theme for Carers Week 2012 is ‘In sickness and in health’ recognising the strain families are under as they see services cut back. It calls for better financial and practical support for the diverse range of people who have caring responsibilities.
The Atherton-based MP said: “I am taking part in Carers Week to show my respect and appreciation for our carers. I want to let them know that there are services out there to help them. It’s important that carers know that they don’t have to struggle on alone.”
Obesity Levels Could Be Cut With 20% Fat Tax
9:13am UK, Wednesday May 16, 2012
A 20% “fat tax” on unhealthy food and drink could help cut the number of people suffering from obesity and heart disease.
Such a move should be combined with subsidies on healthy foods such as fruit and vegetables, academics from bmj.com said.
The group released their findings ahead of the 65th World Health Assembly in Geneva where prevention and control of non-communicable diseases will be key issues for discussion.
