Poverty

London to end minor ailments service with replacement solely for ‘vulnerable’ patients

Exclusive: A community pharmacy-run minor ailments service exclusively for people who are “socially vulnerable” is being planned for London.…

WHO announces plan to slash cholera cases by 90%

Health officials from around the world have pledged to reduce cholera deaths by 90% by 2030, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced.…

Helping the vulnerable: why we need integrated pharmacy services for the homeless

Additional funding and joined-up collaboration between different sectors of healthcare are needed to help address the health needs of the growing homeless population in the UK.…

How pharmacists are helping the homeless in Glasgow

Homelessness is a continuing social concern across the UK. In Glasgow there are an estimated 500 people sleeping rough on the streets at any one time[1] . In England the number of people sleeping rough has risen consecutively for the past 6 years[2] . The experience of homelessness…

Q&A: WHO director-general candidates’ views on global health

Six candidates in the race to be director-general of the World Health Organization outline their priorities and vision for global health.…

Antipsychotics are being used for anxiety and dementia, despite licensed indications

A large proportion of people prescribed antipsychotics do not have a diagnosis of psychosis or bipolar disorder, research indicates.…