The Government described the intention to create a COVID-19 general practice support fund to assist with the legitimate additional costs … Read More “Updates and guidance for general practice”
New annual figures have been released by NHS Digital on referrals to talking therapies in England during 2019-20. Information includes … Read More “Talking therapies in England”
From now on, all consultations should be teleconsultations unless there’s a compelling clinical reason not to. GP leaders warned that … Read More “Covid-19 pandemic has digitally transformed the NHS for the better”
Half a million of the new rapid swab tests, called LamPORE, will be available from next week . Swab and … Read More “New 90-minute tests”
Remote consultations can provide both benefits and challenges for patients and GPs . 70% of respondents said telephone consultations increase … Read More “How GP care is accessed”
It will not be long before Access becomes the topical issue with general practice. Telephone appointments became far more popular … Read More “Appointment numbers rising”
It’s hard to believe that we have had Primary Care Networks for over a year now. Leaders want greater flexibility … Read More “A year in the life of a PCN”
The NHS test and trace scheme is a crucial part of the government’s plan for managing the spread of the … Read More “Covid-19 contacts not reached”
Data demonstrates a huge improvement in turnaround times of test results More than 144,000 people who may have been at … Read More “Test and trace continues”
The consequences of taking a technology-centred approach to the uncertain and uncontrollable environment of digital public services can be ruinous. … Read More “NHS providers lead digital change”