July 26, 2024
More CQC inspections planned
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”
Category: Human Resources
July 25, 2024
Eight in 10 GPs in Wales fear their surgeries might not be financially viable
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”
July 24, 2024
UK ‘failed citizens’
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’”
July 23, 2024
Response to global IT outage
An NHS spokesperson said: “The NHS is aware of a global IT outage and an issue with EMIS, an appointment … Read More “Response to global IT outage”
July 19, 2024
PCNs have improved patient care
Half of practice managers have rated primary care networks (PCNs) as being successful in increasing patient access as well as … Read More “PCNs have improved patient care”
July 17, 2024
More money and staff
The scale of the challenge facing Health Secretary Wes Streeting was made clear as he announced the review on Thursday. … Read More “More money and staff”
July 11, 2024
The new CQC inspection method
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has changed the way it regulates all health and social care providers and is now … Read More “The new CQC inspection method”
July 5, 2024
Pilot PCNs to receive 10% funding
PCNs taking part in a new pilot scheme will receive a 10% funding uplift for more GP clinical staff to … Read More “Pilot PCNs to receive 10% funding”
July 4, 2024
General Election 2024
Today marks the day that the Conservative Party have announced a general election. Polling will take place today and only … Read More “General Election 2024”
July 3, 2024
Are we in a summer Covid wave?
There is some talk of a “summer Covid wave” at the moment. We all seem to know someone who has … Read More “Are we in a summer Covid wave?”