January 27, 2022
Ethnic minority-led GP practices
In February 2021, CQC began work to examine concerns raised by some GPs that ethnic minority-led GP practices were more … Read More “Ethnic minority-led GP practices”
Category: Human Resources
January 21, 2022
practice management could be undertaken by PCNs
Some aspects of the management and business functions of general practice could be undertaken ‘at scale’ at PCN level, rather … Read More “practice management could be undertaken by PCNs”
January 20, 2022
NHS talking therapies
Talking therapies, or psychological therapies, are effective and confidential treatments delivered by fully trained and accredited NHS practitioners. They can help … Read More “NHS talking therapies”
January 19, 2022
Self-isolation cut to five full days
The minimum self-isolation period for people testing positive for Covid-19 in England has been cut to five full days. The … Read More “Self-isolation cut to five full days”
January 14, 2022
GPs advised to wear FFP2 masks
GPs should wear FFP2 face masks ‘as default’ when consulting patients face to face, to protect against the highly-infectious Omicron … Read More “GPs advised to wear FFP2 masks”
January 12, 2022
Pregnant women urged not to delay getting jab
Pregnant women are being urged not to delay getting their Covid jab or booster in a government campaign. More than … Read More “Pregnant women urged not to delay getting jab”
January 7, 2022
Postpone all non-essential paperwork
Practices may consider postponing all non-essential paperwork to make time for the Covid booster programme, the RCGP and BMA’s new … Read More “Postpone all non-essential paperwork”
January 6, 2022
NHS Standard Contract 2022/23
This consultation document describes the main, material changes NHSE & I are proposing to make to the Contract. NHSE & … Read More “NHS Standard Contract 2022/23”
January 5, 2022
Six hospital trusts declare ‘critical incident’
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay, which serves Lancashire and South Cumbria, is the latest trust to take the step “to … Read More “Six hospital trusts declare ‘critical incident’”
December 31, 2021
PPE guidance ‘falls short’ of protecting practice staff
The current PPE guidance ‘falls short’ of protecting staff and patients, the UK Health Security Agency has been told. Protecting … Read More “PPE guidance ‘falls short’ of protecting practice staff”