
GPs to be given new contracts
Two new contracts will be introduced from 2026 to encourage GPs to work across larger areas and lead ‘neighbourhood health … Read More “GPs to be given new contracts”
Two new contracts will be introduced from 2026 to encourage GPs to work across larger areas and lead ‘neighbourhood health … Read More “GPs to be given new contracts”
Sir Keir Starmer has set out his 10-year-plan to reform the NHS in England, based on a shift from hospitals … Read More “Seven ways Starmer’s plan could change the NHS”
Core Competency #58 – Staff meetings Co-ordinates and attends, chairs, minutes and actions outcome. May also initiate action following from … Read More “My Competencies”
Various PCNs, including those with student practices, may have seen their DES payments undervalued since April 2025. A change in … Read More “PCNs with student practices”
One in eight senior managers in the NHS are from black and minority ethnic (BME) backgrounds, according to new figures … Read More “One in eight in senior NHS staff from black and minority ethnic backgrounds”
Core Competency #57 – Staff management Has delegated responsibility for management of junior staff. May hold responsibility for all ancillary … Read More “My Competencies”
GP practices have been advised to appoint a ‘clinical safety officer’ (CSO) who has two days’ training before using any … Read More “GP practices advised to appoint trained officer”
Progress in vaccinating children against a variety of life-threatening diseases has stalled in the past two decades – and even gone … Read More “Millions of children at risk”
Three quarters of general practice nursing staff say they feel confident about speaking up and raising concerns in their workplace, … Read More “Majority of practice nurses feel supported”
Pollen levels are forecast to be high or very high in many parts of the UK over the next five … Read More “Why is my hay fever so bad this year?”