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With GPs unhappy with their below rate of inflation pay offer, Resident Doctors will recommence their industrial action after Easter. Story here - Doctors announce six-day strike in England as talks break down - BBC News

Jim Reed, BBC Health Reporter, has written an in-depth article on NHS Dentistry. Read it here - NHS dentistry is rotting. Will the plan to fix it work? - BBC News

Thursday (26th) is the closing date for registrations for courses starting 1st April. Visit AMSPAR - Professional Membership and Academy - NHS Careers

We are delighted to launch our first AMSPAR Podcast. Visit AMSPAR Social – AMSPAR SOCIAL – The home of health news and AMSPAR CPD, whilst enjoying a cuppa!

The government has set up another neonatal taskforce to address the recommendations of Baroness Amos' report. Story here - Taskforce set up to deliver urgent action on maternity - GOV.UK

Thanks to all who joined Saturday's DPCHM Open Day via Zoom. The closing date for the 1st April start is 26th March. Enrol here - AMSPAR - L5 Registration Form

Violence against NHS staff is growing rather than deceasing according to results in the latest staff survey. Story here - NHS England » 3-year high in attacks on NHS staff

The next DPCHM Open Day via Zoom will be on Sat 14th at 10.30am. Register by today (11th) at info@amspar.co.uk

Since the introduction of 'Martha's rule' (review of treatment), one in three calls have led to life saving changes. Story here - NHS England » Over 10,000 calls to Martha’s Rule in first 16 months to trigger urgent review of care

Yesterday (4th) the BMA opened a poll of GPs regarding the new proposed contract for 26/27. Story here - GPC rejects contracts proposal and gives vote to GPs

The next DPCHM Open Day will be held on Saturday 14th March via Zoom. Register by 11th at info@amspar.co.uk

The latest AMSPAR e Newsletter has been sent. To receive a copy contact info@amspar.co.uk

After the incentive for GPs to prescribe weight loss jabs, the MHRA warns of fake Mounjaro KwikPens. Notice here - Falsified Mounjaro KwikPen 15mg pre-filled pens - GOV.UK

The government is offering GPs a financial incentive to prescribe weight loss drugs. Story here - GPs get £3,000 bonus to maximise weight loss drug prescriptions - BBC News

Latest figures released by NHSE show that people are showing an increased concern for their Blood Pressure. Story here - NHS England » People searching NHS advice on high blood pressure skyrocketed last year

A shortage of medical cement will lead to a delay in operations. Story here - NHS joint surgery disrupted amid bone cement supply problems - BBC News

Financial 'waste' appears to continue over the COVID-19 pandemic with another company being relieved of duties after overspend. Story here - Firm assessing Covid vaccine harm replaced after costs spiral to £48m - BBC News

The UKHSA has confirmed a fast spreading outbreak of measles in North London. Story here - North London measles outbreak hits several schools with at least 34 children infected - BBC News