August 30, 2024
Create super practices
A new vision of primary care with ‘far fewer groups of GP practices’ and 250,000-patient lists has been put forward … Read More “Create super practices”
Category: Finance
August 29, 2024
Last chance for GP practices
Free support to help practices make the changes set out in the primary care recovery plan is to end with … Read More “Last chance for GP practices”
August 22, 2024
Almost half of England’s GP practices have started taking collective action
Almost half (46%) of England’s GP practices are taking some form of collective action, with one in four putting a … Read More “Almost half of England’s GP practices have started taking collective action”
August 20, 2024
NHS England statement on collective action
Dr Amanda Doyle, NHS National Director for Primary Care and Community Services said: “As some practices continue collective action, it … Read More “NHS England statement on collective action”
August 16, 2024
Rise in GP practices participating in health research
There’s been an increase in the number of GP practices taking part in health research, data has revealed. The growth … Read More “Rise in GP practices participating in health research”
August 15, 2024
Lack of clarity on pay uplift
PCNs will need to wait for further detail on how the 37,000 staff employed through the additional roles reimbursement scheme (ARRS) are … Read More “Lack of clarity on pay uplift”
August 8, 2024
RCN will work to ensure pay rise
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) says it will work to ensure general practice nurses (GPNs) receive ‘at least’ a … Read More “RCN will work to ensure pay rise”
August 7, 2024
Drug shortages
Two people with cystic fibrosis have said they are having to eat less due to a shortage in a medication … Read More “Drug shortages”
August 2, 2024
Practices and ICBs need patient communication plan
Practices need plans in place to ‘proactively’ communicate with patients about any changes of services should the BMA’s proposed GP … Read More “Practices and ICBs need patient communication plan”
August 1, 2024
Mismatch between NHS funding and demand
The NHS is in a worsening financial state because of falling productivity and a failure to prevent ill health, a … Read More “Mismatch between NHS funding and demand”