July 8, 2025
Seven ways Starmer’s plan could change the NHS
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”
Category: Human Resources
July 7, 2025
My Competencies
Core Competency #58 – Staff meetings Co-ordinates and attends, chairs, minutes and actions outcome. May also initiate action following from … Read More “My Competencies”
July 3, 2025
PCNs with student practices
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”
July 1, 2025
One in eight in senior NHS staff from black and minority ethnic backgrounds
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”
June 30, 2025
My Competencies
Core Competency #57 – Staff management Has delegated responsibility for management of junior staff. May hold responsibility for all ancillary … Read More “My Competencies”
June 27, 2025
GP practices advised to appoint trained officer
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”
June 25, 2025
Millions of children at risk
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”
June 20, 2025
Majority of practice nurses feel supported
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”
June 18, 2025
Why is my hay fever so bad this year?
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?”
June 13, 2025
CQC report delays matter
In April 2025, only 32 CQC inspection reports were published for general practices across England. Behind that small number lies … Read More “CQC report delays matter”