October 21, 2020
The split between science and politics
“Following the science” was a phrase we heard a lot of earlier in the year. It’s what, we were repeatedly … Read More “The split between science and politics”
Category: IM & T
October 16, 2020
100 GP practices closed
An estimated 350,000 patients were forced to move to a new surgery. GP leaders said contract changes in England in … Read More “100 GP practices closed”
October 12, 2020
Changes to the GP contract
The letter provides information about changes to the GP contracts from 1 October 2020. It is being sent to all … Read More “Changes to the GP contract”
October 9, 2020
Business continuity plans
Community pharmacies and their pharmacy PCN leads have already been incentivised to have business continuity plans in place in the … Read More “Business continuity plans”
October 7, 2020
16,000 coronavirus cases missed
Public Health England said 15,841 cases between 25 September and 2 October were left out of the UK daily case … Read More “16,000 coronavirus cases missed”
September 30, 2020
NHS Covid-19: App issue fixed
Anyone who books a test via the app has their result automatically logged whether it is positive or negative, according … Read More “NHS Covid-19: App issue fixed”
September 29, 2020
GP Referral to NHS Community Pharmacist
This is a pilot designed to ensure both GP practices and community pharmacists understand the patient journey. Bristol, North Somerset … Read More “GP Referral to NHS Community Pharmacist”
September 28, 2020
General practice communications toolkit
This toolkit has been developed to support general practice, Primary Care Networks and CCGs to explain to patients how they … Read More “General practice communications toolkit”
September 25, 2020
How practice managers are preparing for this year’s expanded flu programme
The Government has pledged to vaccinate more than 30 million people in England. Read how some PM’s are planning to deal with … Read More “How practice managers are preparing for this year’s expanded flu programme”
September 24, 2020
Medication reviews and medicines optimisation
This document sets out guidance for primary care networks (PCNs) implementing the structured medication review (SMR) and medicines optimisation service. … Read More “Medication reviews and medicines optimisation”