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COVID-19: what are the options for the UK? Recommendations for government based on an open and transparent examination of the scientific evidence

COVID-19: what are the options for the UK? Recommendations for government based on an open and transparent examination of the scientific evidence

On 4 May 2020, a 13-strong committee convened by former UK government Chief Scientific Adviser Sir David King discussed some aspects of the science behind the UK strategy in a tw…
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COVID in Care Homes—Challenges and Dilemmas in Healthcare Delivery

COVID in Care Homes—Challenges and Dilemmas in Healthcare Delivery

The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected care home residents internationally, with 19–72% of COVID-19 deaths occurring in care homes. COVID-19 presents atypically…
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Type 2 diabetes risk following gestational diabetes prompts screening calls

Type 2 diabetes risk following gestational diabetes prompts screening calls

Women with a previous diagnosis of gestational diabetes have almost a tenfold higher risk of going on to develop type 2 diabetes, according to a study published by The BMJ. Ge…
Risk Reduction Framework
Risk Reduction Framework for NHS staff at risk of COVID-19 infection

Risk Reduction Framework for NHS staff at risk of COVID-19 infection

This Risk Reduction Framework is a consensus document resulting from robust discussion amongst a wide range of experts in this field, aiming to better protect our workforce and m…
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Psychological Wellbeing for Healthcare Workers: Mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on Psychological Wellbeing

Psychological Wellbeing for Healthcare Workers: Mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on Psychological Wellbeing

An online resource for healthcare workers to maintain their psychological wellbeing during and after the COVID-19 pandemic has been developed. Dr Holly Blake, from the Univers…
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COVID-19 Care messaging App

COVID-19 Care messaging App

COVID-19 Care messaging App: supporting the care home sector using the Researcher-in-Residence model within a Living Lab Why the research is needed? We are aware that many…