July 8, 2020
PM’s as partners
After initially announcing that PM’s would be excluded from the new Partnership scheme launched on 1st July, it appears NHS … Read More “PM’s as partners”
Category: IM & T
July 6, 2020
HEE launches new resource pack
New resources are aimed at easing student doctors into Foundation training and supporting them during the programme. The resources will … Read More “HEE launches new resource pack”
July 3, 2020
Outstanding BAME risk assessments
NHS England has written to GP practices asking them to complete risk assessments for at-risk staff within four weeks. It … Read More “Outstanding BAME risk assessments”
June 26, 2020
CQC to restart inspections
The CQC paused routine inspections in March and is now gearing up to start inspections again. GPC chair Dr Richard … Read More “CQC to restart inspections”
June 22, 2020
Overwhelming take up of new primary care network contract
Almost all GP practices in England have signed up to the new Primary Care Network (PCN) contract for the next … Read More “Overwhelming take up of new primary care network contract”
June 19, 2020
Track and trace fails
Why does the NHS respond so poorly in the use of mainstream IT applications? Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: ‘NHS … Read More “Track and trace fails”
June 16, 2020
Local authorities across England receive funding
They have been allocated a share of £300 million to support the new Test and Trace service. Surely this would … Read More “Local authorities across England receive funding”
June 12, 2020
GPs lack confidence
That is to returning to normal services post covid-19. Many say that they will not be able to cope with … Read More “GPs lack confidence”
June 5, 2020
Routine appointments are necessary
NHS England recently suggested that GP practices should soon resume routine work, but only if it can be done ‘safely’. … Read More “Routine appointments are necessary”
May 28, 2020
Digital transformation
Progress in transforming digital services in the NHS has been slower than expected. Changing digital transformation strategies for the NHS … Read More “Digital transformation”