December 23, 2020
New coronavirus variant
It was first detected in September. In November around a quarter of cases in London were the new variant. This … Read More “New coronavirus variant”
Category: Human Resources
December 22, 2020
Chief Medical Officer’s annual report
The report consists of a collection of data, charts and statistics that present a broad overview of the nation’s health … Read More “Chief Medical Officer’s annual report”
December 18, 2020
Restore public trust in remote consultations
There is an ‘urgent’ need to restore public trust in general practice, and remote consulting in particular, following months of … Read More “Restore public trust in remote consultations”
December 17, 2020
Patient Group Direction
This Patient Group Direction (PGD) can now be used by local organisations as the legal mechanism for administering the COVID-19 … Read More “Patient Group Direction”
December 16, 2020
GPs in England to begin offering Pfizer jab
GP practices in more than 100 locations will receive their first deliveries of the vaccine later, the NHS said. GP … Read More “GPs in England to begin offering Pfizer jab”
December 14, 2020
Coping with PPE
Across the country, healthcare professionals are coping with wearing heavy and restrictive PPE for prolonged periods of time. Actors are used to … Read More “Coping with PPE”
December 11, 2020
Hospital takeover of GP practices
GP practices taken over by hospitals have been able to offer patients access to a wider range of healthcare professionals … Read More “Hospital takeover of GP practices”
December 8, 2020
GP Access
NHS England says the way you access your GP is changing to ensure everyone get the best possible care safely … Read More “GP Access”
December 7, 2020
Integrated care systems
Over the last two years, ICSs have been formed across England. In an integrated care system, NHS organisations, in partnership … Read More “Integrated care systems”
December 4, 2020
GP practice staff ‘undecided’ about committing to Covid ES
Four in 10 (42%) professionals working in London practices are ‘undecided’ about whether or not they will sign-up to the … Read More “GP practice staff ‘undecided’ about committing to Covid ES”