April 16, 2025
Saliva test may turn tide
Around 12,000 men in the UK die from prostate cancer every year. Calls for the routine testing of healthy men … Read More “Saliva test may turn tide”
Category: Partnership Issues
April 11, 2025
Most fit notes still written by GPs
There has been limited take up of healthcare professionals other than GPs writing fit notes since the new legislation was introduced in … Read More “Most fit notes still written by GPs”
April 10, 2025
Why men are so unhealthy
This month the government in England will launch a consultation for its men’s health strategy. The move is long overdue, … Read More “Why men are so unhealthy”
April 9, 2025
IIF indicators remain the same
The two Investment and Impact Fund (IIF) indicators remain the same for PCNs in 2025/26, worth a maximum of £13 … Read More “IIF indicators remain the same”
April 8, 2025
Beds lost to seasonal viruses this winter greater than population of Malta
The number of hospital beds taken up by seasonal viruses this winter was more than the equivalent of the population … Read More “Beds lost to seasonal viruses this winter greater than population of Malta”
April 4, 2025
GPs to receive £20
The new advice and guidance (A&G) enhanced service specification has confirmed that GPs will receive £20 for each ‘episode of … Read More “GPs to receive £20”
April 3, 2025
New QOF guidance on asthma
Advice on asthma diagnosis has been updated under newly published QOF guidance for 2025/26 so it no longer conflicts with … Read More “New QOF guidance on asthma”
April 2, 2025
Protests postponed after pharmacy funding boost
One group representing thousands of local pharmacies was preparing to take action involving cuts to opening hours from Tuesday, but … Read More “Protests postponed after pharmacy funding boost”
March 28, 2025
Government promises BMA negotiation
The Government has formally committed to renegotiating a completely new national GP contract, it was announced yesterday. The promise means … Read More “Government promises BMA negotiation”
March 27, 2025
UK draws up new disease-threat watch list
The UK has a new watch list of 24 infectious diseases that could pose the greatest future threat to public … Read More “UK draws up new disease-threat watch list”