Significant expenditure has been incurred by practices, be that from procuring PPE, staffing practices over bank holiday weekends, or upgrading … Read More “Cashflow and Covid support fund”
The CQC paused routine inspections in March and is now gearing up to start inspections again. GPC chair Dr Richard … Read More “CQC to restart inspections”
Almost all GP practices in England have signed up to the new Primary Care Network (PCN) contract for the next … Read More “Overwhelming take up of new primary care network contract”
They have been allocated a share of £300 million to support the new Test and Trace service. Surely this would … Read More “Local authorities across England receive funding”
That is to returning to normal services post covid-19. Many say that they will not be able to cope with … Read More “GPs lack confidence”
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”
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?”
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”
£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”
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”