Dr Simon Scott-Hayward

Running lifestyle advice sessions in GP practices can help obese teenage girls lower their BMI and keep the weight off, research suggests.

An EU directive likely to come into effect in the next two years could allow non GMC-registered doctors to practise in the UK, the GMC has warned.

Health secretary Andrew Lansley has promised clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) will be 'free from top-down interference' in a letter sent to GP commissioners ahead of this week's Downing Street NHS summit.

GPs will direct patients to health-related apps as part of a government scheme to encourage more self-care at home, the DH has announced.