January 17, 2025
More than 80% of GPs faced verbal abuse
Over 80% of GPs experienced verbal abuse from patients in 2024, while a quarter were subjected to physical violence, a … Read More “More than 80% of GPs faced verbal abuse”
Category: Partnership Issues
January 16, 2025
Searches for NHS advice on childhood illnesses surge
Online searches for NHS advice on common childhood illnesses surged in 2024, according to new figures compiled by NHS England. … Read More “Searches for NHS advice on childhood illnesses surge”
January 15, 2025
Can the NHS afford it for all?
Ray, 62 from south London, became one of the first patients to receive the weight-loss jab Wegovy on the NHS … Read More “Can the NHS afford it for all?”
January 14, 2025
Busiest year on record for emergency services
NHS staff experienced the busiest year on record for A&E and ambulance services last year, new figures show today, as … Read More “Busiest year on record for emergency services”
January 10, 2025
Extra £889m in next GP contract
The Government has unveiled the first details of the next GP contract, including an extra £889m ‘on top of the … Read More “Extra £889m in next GP contract”
January 9, 2025
Major plan to cut waiting lists
As part of the elective reform plan, millions of people will receive quicker diagnosis and treatment to deliver routine care to … Read More “Major plan to cut waiting lists”
January 8, 2025
PM sets out plan to tackle hospital backlog
Sir Keir Starmer also promised patients more choice over where they are treated, as he unveiled plans to tackle the … Read More “PM sets out plan to tackle hospital backlog”
January 7, 2025
Hospital patients with flu quadrupled
New NHS data covering the Christmas and New Year period shows flu cases have continued to skyrocket, with over 5,000 … Read More “Hospital patients with flu quadrupled”
January 3, 2025
Major GP IT system migration on hold
The move of hundreds of GP practice IT systems from EMIS to Vision has been put on hold due to … Read More “Major GP IT system migration on hold”
December 27, 2024
GPs face conflicting guidance
GP practices are facing confusion over different approaches to asthma diagnosis set out in the QOF and in the new … Read More “GPs face conflicting guidance”