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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Two people with cystic fibrosis have said they are having to eat less due to a shortage in a medication … Read More “Drug shortages”
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”
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”
The CQC ‘got things wrong’ in the implementation of its new regulatory approach, its chief has admitted, while announcing an … Read More “More CQC inspections planned”
Eight in 10 GPs in Wales say they have ‘significant concerns’ about whether their practices can survive financially, a survey … Read More “Eight in 10 GPs in Wales fear their surgeries might not be financially viable”