Prescribing for breastfeeding mothers: learning from a rapid review
Always check the BNF for effects on the baby through breast milk, and consider sedative effects on the mother, especially if she co-sleeps.
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FGM enhanced dataset: changes from 1 October 2026
Changes to the FGM Enhanced Dataset and the Clinical Audit Platform following NHS England's consultation.
FGM-IS flag on patient records: what it means
The FGM Information Sharing flag is a prompt for professional curiosity about family history and context when making care and safeguarding decisions.
FGM assessments: only appropriately competent clinicians
NHS guidance clarifies that only clinicians with the right skills should carry out child protection assessments for FGM.
Infection prevention and control (IPC), PPE and FIT testing requirements
The National IPC Manual is mandatory guidance; requirements for PPE and FIT testing.
Intersectionality in domestic abuse: 7-minute briefing
How overlapping identities such as race, disability and immigration status create extra barriers for domestic abuse survivors.
CQC adds clinical record reviews to some focused GP assessments
Enhanced Returning to Good and Outstanding assessments now include clinical searches and record reviews by a GP adviser or CQC pharmacist, and two more quality statements: medicines optimisation and evidence-based care.
GP FtP reports rise as GMC sees biggest increase in doctor complaints in 20 years
GMC complaints rose by 25%, the biggest increase in 20 years, prompting calls for fitness-to-practise reform.
RCGP responds to GMC data on fitness-to-practise complaints
The RCGP comments on the GMC's report of a 25% rise in fitness-to-practise complaints.
GPs could close if indoor temperatures rise above 30C, suggests RCGP
The RCGP suggests practices consider closing or relocating services above 30°C indoors.