April 6, 2022
Primary care networks
NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSEI) has today published the revisedNetwork Contract Directed Enhanced Service (DES) which takes effect from … Read More “Primary care networks”
Category: Human Resources
April 1, 2022
New targets for responding to patient complaints
Standards being piloted by the health ombudsman may mean that GP practices face new targets for responding to patient complaints. … Read More “New targets for responding to patient complaints”
March 29, 2022
Mental health support
Mental health problems are common and can affect anyone, including veterans, serving personnel, reservists and their families. It is important … Read More “Mental health support”
March 25, 2022
Patients preferred telephone appointments
Just one in 10 patients said they preferred face-to-face GP appointments during the Covid pandemic, and most wanted telephone consultations … Read More “Patients preferred telephone appointments”
March 23, 2022
Spring booster jab launches
People aged 75 and over, residents in care homes and those with weakened immune systems can now book an extra booster … Read More “Spring booster jab launches”
March 22, 2022
Pandemic is a wake-up call
The House of Lords COVID-19 Committee today calls for improved resilience and preparedness for a volatile and uncertain future. As … Read More “Pandemic is a wake-up call”
March 16, 2022
Covid infections rising again
Covid infections are increasing across the UK with about one in 25 people infected, according to the latest estimates from … Read More “Covid infections rising again”
March 11, 2022
CQC to scrap access-focused GP inspections
The CQC will not resume focused inspections regarding GP access, which had formed part of the Government’s winter access plans. … Read More “CQC to scrap access-focused GP inspections”
March 8, 2022
Governing the health and care system
The NHS has evolved from an administered to a managed service with a complex overlay of competition, inspection and regulation. … Read More “Governing the health and care system”
March 4, 2022
CQC to scrap access-focused GP inspections
The CQC will not resume focused inspections regarding GP access, which had formed part of the Government’s winter access plans. … Read More “CQC to scrap access-focused GP inspections”