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”
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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”
October 7, 2021
The national influenza programme 2021/22
Additional funding is available to general practices and community pharmacies to vaccinate all eligible primary care contractors (general practices, pharmaceutical … Read More “The national influenza programme 2021/22”
October 5, 2021
Adult social care this winter
People who receive care and the adult social care workforce will be further protected from COVID-19 and flu over the … Read More “Adult social care this winter”
October 1, 2021
Defend general practice from media
GPs are prescribing correctly in the ‘vast majority of cases’, the RCGP has said after a spate of anti-GP media … Read More “Defend general practice from media”
September 29, 2021
Forced into private healthcare
Millions of people across the UK are currently on NHS waiting lists – in Northern Ireland there are over 465,000 … Read More “Forced into private healthcare”
September 24, 2021
Face-to-face CQC inspections will not return
In person Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections for outstanding practices will not return for the ‘foreseeable future’, its chief inspector … Read More “Face-to-face CQC inspections will not return”