November 15, 2022
PCN’s – 3 years on
The three years since PCNs were introduced have been tumultuous, including a global pandemic, a wholesale reorganisation of the NHS, … Read More “PCN’s – 3 years on”
Category: Human Resources
November 8, 2022
Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service
From 1 July 2022, during the period of the 2022/23 Network Contract DES, Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) were dissolved and … Read More “Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service”
November 4, 2022
Loneliness training for GP receptionists
‘Loneliness can lead to a host of health issues, including an increased risk of stroke, high blood pressure, dementia and … Read More “Loneliness training for GP receptionists”
November 2, 2022
Over-the-counter blood tests
The British Medical Association (BMA) warned some of the tests were unregulated and put extra pressure on GPs left to … Read More “Over-the-counter blood tests”
October 28, 2022
NHS ‘gridlocked’
The health and care system is ‘gridlocked’ and ‘unable to operate’, with staff struggling to provide good safe care as … Read More “NHS ‘gridlocked’”
October 26, 2022
Flu comes early
Cases of flu have climbed quickly in the past week in England, suggesting the season has begun earlier than normal, … Read More “Flu comes early”
October 25, 2022
The future of general practice
Every working day more than one million people attend an appointment at their local GP surgery: general practice is the … Read More “The future of general practice”
October 21, 2022
Retention issues among ARRS staff
A lack of clinical support and feelings of isolation within general practice is causing lower retention among Additional Roles Reimbursement … Read More “Retention issues among ARRS staff”
October 14, 2022
How to appraise your practice manager
An appraisal is a discussion that allows reflection for a practice manager, as well as being a performance review. It … Read More “How to appraise your practice manager”
October 13, 2022
Covid autumn booster
More than six million at risk people or over 65s who are yet to get their autumn booster will be … Read More “Covid autumn booster”