The UK now has more than 200 baby banks – with demand at some rising 400% since the start of Covid. In Ely, Cambridgeshire, we meet the clients and volunteers at one busy centre
As a pensioner who d had type 2 diabetes for nearly ten years, Nazir Hussain (pictured) was almost resigned to always feeling exhausted and taking medication for life.
Dr Ollie Hart and Dr Devina Maru are at opposite phases of their career – Dr Hart is a GP of 20 years, while Dr Maru recently entered the profession – however, both recognise that patient expectations are changing and believe shared decision making is vital in consultations.
Local GP Dr Ollie Hart was typically relaxed about the government’s announcement last week that it was about to spend £12.7million on a set of trials into the benefits of doctors prescribing and promoting walking and cycling - something he and Sheffield colleagues have already been doing for quite some time.