July 9, 2021
CQC will not launch inquiry
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) will not launch an inquiry into its process for inspecting GP practices, despite 145 GP … Read More “CQC will not launch inquiry”
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July 8, 2021
Consultation on aligning the upper age for NHS prescription exemptions with State Pension age
One option includes introducing a grace period meaning people aged 60 to 65 at the point of any change can … Read More “Consultation on aligning the upper age for NHS prescription exemptions with State Pension age”
July 2, 2021
Co-administration of flu and Covid jab
NHS England chief executive Simon Stevens added that the campaign is set to run from the start of September to … Read More “Co-administration of flu and Covid jab”
June 30, 2021
NHS System Oversight Framework 2021/22
These documents describe NHS England and NHS Improvement’s approach to oversight of Integrated Care Systems (ICSs), CCGs and trusts for … Read More “NHS System Oversight Framework 2021/22”
June 29, 2021
Matt Hancock quits as health secretary
In a letter to the PM he said the government “owe it to people who have sacrificed so much in … Read More “Matt Hancock quits as health secretary”
June 25, 2021
‘micromanage practices’
NHS England’s new enhanced service for weight management shows a ‘lack of trust in GPs and their teams’ and tries … Read More “‘micromanage practices’”
June 22, 2021
GP contract arrangements for 2021/22
Primary Care Networks are to get a financial boost. Letter from NHS England and NHS Improvement confirming it will provide … Read More “GP contract arrangements for 2021/22”
June 9, 2021
Will we need a third dose of vaccine?
Covid has been with us for such a short time that we are still learning how long our immunity lasts … Read More “Will we need a third dose of vaccine?”
June 4, 2021
PCN role in ICS’s?
Half (50%) of primary care managers and leaders said they were ‘unclear’ or ‘very unclear’ about the role of primary … Read More “PCN role in ICS’s?”
June 2, 2021
Covid-19: UK in early stages of third wave
There are signs the UK is in the early stages of a third wave of coronavirus infections, a scientist advising … Read More “Covid-19: UK in early stages of third wave”