The NHS plans to triple the number of physician associates it employs. But how much do patients know about this role, and how can their role be safely expanded?
July's figures show that appointments for planned hospital treatment are at 7.6 million nationally. Only 59% of patients waited under 18 weeks for elective care, while the NHS target is 92% of patients being seen in this timeframe.
The Cancer Alliance is urging people to adopt a few simple measures to reduce their risk of cervical cancer – which kills around 853 people in the UK each year.