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”
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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”
September 17, 2020
Nursing and midwifery response to the third phase of the COVID-19 pandemic
This letter outlines the current position and plans for nursing and midwifery workforce capacity. This letter, from Ruth May, Chief … Read More “Nursing and midwifery response to the third phase of the COVID-19 pandemic”
September 14, 2020
DES Specification Seasonal influenza and pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccination programme 2020/21
All GP practices are expected to provide essential and those additional services they are contracted to provide to all their … Read More “DES Specification Seasonal influenza and pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccination programme 2020/21”