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Paracetamol and pregnancy - what you need to know
THE FACTS Q&A Is paracetamol safe to use during pregnancy? Yes. Current evidence supports the safe use of paracetamol during pregnancy when used as directed. This advice has been consistent for many years. The MHRA regularly reviews the safety of …
GP Contract: What you need to know
From Wednesday 1 October, every GP practice in England must keep their online booking open all day during working hours (8am-6:30pm) - no more closing these systems and forcing everyone onto jammed phone lines. This delivers on our manifesto promise …
How the government is tackling winter pressures
Last updated: Thursday 12 February Inside the government’s winter preparations: how the NHS fared better than previous years This winter has seen the NHS weather winter pressures more effectively than in recent years, supported by the earliest and most comprehensive …
NHS Pay Awards for 2026 and resident doctor strikes: everything you need to know
The Health and Social Care Secretary has accepted the recommendations of The Review Body on Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration (DDRB) to confirm pay awards for 2026-27 for doctors and dentists. Recommendations were accepted in February for nurses, midwives and other NHS staff on the Agenda for Change contract. Here, we confirm what …
Why we are taking action on ‘less healthy’ food and drink
What is already in place What we are proposing The evidence
Resident doctor strikes: everything you need to know
The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced another round of strike action by resident doctors. Here, we tell you everything you need to know about the BMA resident doctor strikes, including what patients need to know about their care. Are resident doctors going on strike? The …
Government offer to resident doctors – explainer
Resident doctors are currently voting on whether to accept a significant offer from the government which would improve their pay, working conditions and career progression. The British Medical Association (BMA) is consulting its members via a referendum, and doctors have until Friday 26 …