January 18, 2021
Over 65s highest on record
Over 80% of those aged 65 and over in England have received the flu vaccine so far this year. This … Read More “Over 65s highest on record”
Category: IM & T
January 15, 2021
Consultation on new regulatory system
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has a launched a public consultation on its proposals for a new approach to regulating … Read More “Consultation on new regulatory system”
January 13, 2021
Most dangerous time
Prof Chris Whitty urged people to minimise all unnecessary contact with other people. He said there were over 30,000 people … Read More “Most dangerous time”
January 12, 2021
Freeing up practices
This letter sets out further support NHS England are taking to free up GPs, practice teams and PCNs to advance … Read More “Freeing up practices”
January 11, 2021
Need to re-book your vaccination?
Confusion appeared due to the revised timetable needed between the first and second covid vaccination. A letter from NHS England … Read More “Need to re-book your vaccination?”
January 8, 2021
Plan to continue ‘frequent’ use of remote consultations
Three quarters (77%) of 172 GPs surveyed by the Medical Defence Union (MDU) said they will continue using remote working … Read More “Plan to continue ‘frequent’ use of remote consultations”
January 7, 2021
£10 per jab boost
The NHS is to provide GPs an extra £10 for every care home resident they are able to vaccinate against … Read More “£10 per jab boost”
January 6, 2021
‘bureaucracy’ in bid to join Covid vaccine effort
Some medics have been asked for proof they are trained in areas such as preventing radicalisation. Registered healthcare practitioners should … Read More “‘bureaucracy’ in bid to join Covid vaccine effort”
December 31, 2020
Operational priorities
Given the second wave and the new more transmissible variant of the virus, it is clear that this winter will … Read More “Operational priorities”
December 24, 2020
Primary Care Network: ‘Drive thru’
This case study describes how two practices have adapted their ways of working during the coronavirus pandemic by offering ‘drive … Read More “Primary Care Network: ‘Drive thru’”