Health & Science

Announcement on PCT Clusters Made on Groundhog Day – Happy Coincidence?

For those of you who thought it was just a movie, Groundhog Day actually exists – and it’s today. Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog in the know, is brought out of hibernation every 2nd February. If he’s spooked by his shadow then winter’s here for a while. If he doesn’t see his shadow, then spring is [...]

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Horizon: Science Under Attack (With Apologies)

I know – I said I’d comment on this the day after it appeared – but it’s been a hell of a week! I’ve had the chance to watch it, and absorb comments from my colleagues at STEMPRA, and arguments about it being ‘science-lite’ aside (it was just a one-hour programme after all) the key [...]

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Horizon: Science Under Attack

We’ll be watching closely tonight’s episode of Horizon: Science Under Attack and we’ll let you know our thoughts. Early reviews indicate that this programme will really address the issues around the credibility of science in the news and will emphasise the importance of good, evidence-based research and its realistic promotion. Look out too for comment [...]

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Press and media for GP commissioning consortia – post-PCT press offices

“Liberating the NHS”, the Government white paper introducing fundamental changes to the NHS, specifies that the structure for primary care will change come 2013 when we wave goodbye to the Primary Care Trust (PCT). Professional bodies have produced a wealth of great advice to their primary care members regarding commissioning under the new regime, which [...]

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