Increasing numbers of harbour seals and grey seals in the Solent.

Harbour seals () and grey seals () both occur within the UK, but display regional contrasting population trends. While grey seals are typically increasing in number, harbour seals have shown varying trends in recent decades following repeated pandemics. There is a need for monitoring of regional and local populations to understand overall trends.

Public awareness in Wales of the UK Yellow Card scheme for reporting suspected adverse drug reactions.

We used the HealthWise Wales (HWW) platform to explore public knowledge about the UK Yellow Card scheme (YCS), the spontaneous reporting scheme for suspected adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and whether a short information video could improve awareness. Members of the public in Wales (n = 1606) completed a questionnaire about the YCS, watched the information video and then completed a follow-up questionnaire. Almost half (46.

A distance-learning programme in pharmacovigilance linked to educational credits is associated with improved reporting of suspected adverse drug reactions via the UK yellow card scheme.

Aims: The effect of a distance-learning package linked to educational credits on the rate and quality of spontaneous adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting by general practitioners (GPs) and pharmacists in Wales was investigated.

Methods: In April 2000, 477 GPs and 261 pharmacists enrolled in the 12 month programme.

Results: The number and quality of yellow card reports improved compared with those of a control region in England (Northern Region).