June 5, 2020
Routine appointments are necessary
NHS England recently suggested that GP practices should soon resume routine work, but only if it can be done ‘safely’. … Read More “Routine appointments are necessary”
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May 22, 2020
CQC to restart inspections?
As the PM announces the initial easing of restrictions to lockdown and urges the workforce to return to work, the … Read More “CQC to restart inspections?”
May 5, 2020
CQC emergency framework
The CQC has announced an emergency support framework to underpin its work during the coronavirus pandemic. It is designed to … Read More “CQC emergency framework”
May 1, 2020
£ per patient
£1 to be precise. This is the amount that has been offered to help general practice during covid-19. Whilst central … Read More “£ per patient”
April 24, 2020
General Practice is open for business
NHS England are confirming changes to the contract that will allow general practice to remain open during the May bank … Read More “General Practice is open for business”
April 15, 2020
Pay capped
NHS England has confirmed the rates that will be allowed for GP’s who have to work over Easter. All other … Read More “Pay capped”
April 13, 2020
Easter cancelled?
Well postponed at least. GP practices are being asked to work as normal with the promise that they will be … Read More “Easter cancelled?”
April 9, 2020
£300,000 funding boost
Government has announced a £200,000 investment into community pharmacies with a further £100,000 being invested at the beginning of May. … Read More “£300,000 funding boost”
March 26, 2020
£2.9 billion to send patients home
It is believed that 15,000 beds will be freed up by this initiative. Designed to speed up discharge procedures and … Read More “£2.9 billion to send patients home”
March 25, 2020
Delays for PCN’s
Not surprisingly, NHS England has confirmed that it is reviewing the timetable for implementation under the new contract with regard … Read More “Delays for PCN’s”