The Department of Health and Social Care has opened a consultation on proposals to extend medicines responsibilities for paramedics, physiotherapists, operating department practitioners and diagnostic radiographers.
The BDA’s independent prescribing campaign has opened a call for case studies from members and is inviting dietetic supplementary prescribers to share their experiences of prescribing.
More dietitians should become supplementary prescribers, says Sharon Huish. She shares her tips on completing a non-medical prescribing course alongside a busy work life.
The BDA welcomes Lord Darzi's thorough report on the state of the NHS in England, commissioned by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting.
As part of our continued commitment to provide excellent membership value, we are delighted to be launching the new Advanced Practice Specialist Group and Prescribers Specialist Sub-Group.
The BDA welcomes the recent intervention in the House of Lords by Lord Bradley, who has been advocating for the government to extend independent prescribing rights to Allied Health Professionals.
The Health and Social Care Secretary Therese Coffey has announced that she has pledged to improve access to GPs, including same-day appointments for those that need them as part of her department’s new plan in England.
