September 23, 2022
How to be a ‘locum’ practice manager
Most people have heard of a locum doctor. Perhaps you’re even familiar with a locum cleric. But what about a … Read More “How to be a ‘locum’ practice manager”
Category: IM & T
September 16, 2022
NHS England pauses communications
A letter from NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard said NHS England would pause ‘most proactive communications’ immediately, until after … Read More “NHS England pauses communications”
September 15, 2022
GP Online Services
Clinical system suppliers (EMIS and TPP) have identified the need for general practices to update their organisation (global) settings for … Read More “GP Online Services”
September 14, 2022
Covid infections lowest since last October
Fewer than a million people had the virus in the last week of August – about one in 70, down … Read More “Covid infections lowest since last October”
September 9, 2022
Offer patients an appointment within seven days
Practices should offer patients an appointment within seven days and, if unable to do so, offer a slot with other … Read More “Offer patients an appointment within seven days”
September 8, 2022
Know Your Numbers! Week
Know Your Numbers! Week is the UK’s biggest blood pressure testing and awareness event. Hundreds of organisations take part, setting … Read More “Know Your Numbers! Week”
September 6, 2022
CQC clinical searches
The CQC has developed a suite of clinical searches which are now routinely used when carrying out inspections of GP … Read More “CQC clinical searches”
August 31, 2022
Statin pills rarely cause muscle pain
The pills can protect against heart attacks and strokes, but have had some bad press because of a very rare … Read More “Statin pills rarely cause muscle pain”
August 26, 2022
GP list cleansing
NHS England has asked Capita to restart GP patient list cleansing, despite concerns raised by the BMA that it is … Read More “GP list cleansing”
August 25, 2022
Seasonal influenza vaccination programme 2022/23
The seasonal flu enhanced service specification 1 September 2022 to 31 March 2023 is directed at general practice to offer … Read More “Seasonal influenza vaccination programme 2022/23”