There’s been an increase in the number of GP practices taking part in health research, data has revealed. The growth … Read More “Rise in GP practices participating in health research”
PCNs will need to wait for further detail on how the 37,000 staff employed through the additional roles reimbursement scheme (ARRS) are … Read More “Lack of clarity on pay uplift”
GP practices have been urged to check they are on the distribution list for the new medical certificates of cause of death … Read More “Check details for new medical certificates”
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) says it will work to ensure general practice nurses (GPNs) receive ‘at least’ a … Read More “RCN will work to ensure pay rise”
I had intended this message to focus mainly on thanking the many NHS colleagues who were involved in caring for … Read More “Statement from Amanda Pritchard”
Practices need plans in place to ‘proactively’ communicate with patients about any changes of services should the BMA’s proposed GP … Read More “Practices and ICBs need patient communication plan”
NHS services have provided 372.3 million appointments, which is up 65 million compared to pre-pandemic levels or an increase of … Read More “GPs now delivering a fifth more appointments”
The CQC ‘got things wrong’ in the implementation of its new regulatory approach, its chief has admitted, while announcing an … Read More “More CQC inspections planned”
Eight in 10 GPs in Wales say they have ‘significant concerns’ about whether their practices can survive financially, a survey … Read More “Eight in 10 GPs in Wales fear their surgeries might not be financially viable”
Significant flaws in the UK’s pandemic planning meant Covid caused more deaths and economic costs than it should have, the … Read More “UK ‘failed citizens’”