November 2, 2021
Sudden Bereavement
The RCGP is supporting a small number of practices where a senior member has died suddenly. This pilot proposal, funded … Read More “Sudden Bereavement”
Category: Finance
October 28, 2021
Amendment to the Health and Care Bill
In response to the publication today of a new government amendment to the Health and Care Bill, which sets out … Read More “Amendment to the Health and Care Bill”
October 25, 2021
CQC wins grant to support innovation in general practice
Between September 2021 and March 2022, we will be working with practices to hear about their experiences or innovation and … Read More “CQC wins grant to support innovation in general practice”
October 21, 2021
Plan set out to improve access for NHS patients and support GPs
Surgeries will be provided with additional funding to boost their capacity to increase the proportion of appointments delivered face to … Read More “Plan set out to improve access for NHS patients and support GPs”
October 20, 2021
A&E waits worsen
A quarter of patients waited more than four hours for treatment in September – with even longer waits being recorded … Read More “A&E waits worsen”
October 15, 2021
QOF data to monitor GP practice
The CQC has stopped using QOF data to assess practices for ‘at least’ 12 months, because it is ‘not reliable’ … Read More “QOF data to monitor GP practice”
October 13, 2021
Two million booster jabs given in England
The over-50s and people with health conditions are among those being offered a third jab. Third jabs are being given … Read More “Two million booster jabs given in England”
October 12, 2021
New film launched urging public to get flu and COVID-19 vaccines
A new campaign supported by charities and healthcare organisations encourages those eligible to get vital protection with a free flu … Read More “New film launched urging public to get flu and COVID-19 vaccines”
October 11, 2021
Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service
Cardiovascular disease prevention and diagnosis enhanced service published. Supplementary guidance to support high quality completion of the contractual service requirement … Read More “Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service”
October 8, 2021
Infection control guidance
Covid infection control guidance in GP practices is under review and could be relaxed, the health secretary has signalled. The … Read More “Infection control guidance”