Patients with musculoskeletal pain were more likely to receive strong painkillers including opioids during a consultation with their GP during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown periods, compared to consultations happening immediately before and after the height of the pandemic.

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A Keele University Professor has received an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for her dedication to patients and her extensive healthcare research.

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A virologist from Keele University has received a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the inaugural King’s Birthday Honours list for services to public communication during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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In our latest episode of “The Keele Podcast”, Professor Ian Cumming OBE from Keele’s Medical School talks us through his role as UK Ambassador for Health of Overseas Territories; his work coordinating the Covid-19 response abroad; and the future of global healthcare.

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