October 21, 2020
The split between science and politics
“Following the science” was a phrase we heard a lot of earlier in the year. It’s what, we were repeatedly … Read More “The split between science and politics”
Category: Finance
October 19, 2020
(PPE) strategy: stabilise and build resilience
This strategy sets out how the UK government is moving beyond the emergency COVID-19 response to stabilise and build resilience. … Read More “(PPE) strategy: stabilise and build resilience”
October 16, 2020
100 GP practices closed
An estimated 350,000 patients were forced to move to a new surgery. GP leaders said contract changes in England in … Read More “100 GP practices closed”
October 12, 2020
Changes to the GP contract
The letter provides information about changes to the GP contracts from 1 October 2020. It is being sent to all … Read More “Changes to the GP contract”
October 9, 2020
Business continuity plans
Community pharmacies and their pharmacy PCN leads have already been incentivised to have business continuity plans in place in the … Read More “Business continuity plans”
October 8, 2020
Enhanced Health in Care Homes Framework
This outlines a move away from traditional models of providing care. It is aimed at Primary Care Networks working with … Read More “Enhanced Health in Care Homes Framework”
September 25, 2020
How practice managers are preparing for this year’s expanded flu programme
The Government has pledged to vaccinate more than 30 million people in England. Read how some PM’s are planning to deal with … Read More “How practice managers are preparing for this year’s expanded flu programme”
September 24, 2020
Medication reviews and medicines optimisation
This document sets out guidance for primary care networks (PCNs) implementing the structured medication review (SMR) and medicines optimisation service. … Read More “Medication reviews and medicines optimisation”
September 22, 2020
Waste management
This document sets out the waste management approach for all healthcare facilities including primary care facilities. This updates the guidance … Read More “Waste management”
September 18, 2020
GPs are having to isolate from work
GPs reported several examples of doctors or GP staff members who are having to isolate while struggling to rule out … Read More “GPs are having to isolate from work”