November 16, 2022
Desperate NHS
Out of 60 responses from trusts, 10 reported the most expensive shift cost over £2,000, and for another 13 it … Read More “Desperate NHS”
Category: Partnership Issues
November 15, 2022
PCN’s – 3 years on
The three years since PCNs were introduced have been tumultuous, including a global pandemic, a wholesale reorganisation of the NHS, … Read More “PCN’s – 3 years on”
November 8, 2022
Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service
From 1 July 2022, during the period of the 2022/23 Network Contract DES, Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) were dissolved and … Read More “Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service”
November 2, 2022
Over-the-counter blood tests
The British Medical Association (BMA) warned some of the tests were unregulated and put extra pressure on GPs left to … Read More “Over-the-counter blood tests”
November 1, 2022
NHS enforcement guidance consultation
NHS England has updated its Enforcement guidance to reflect the Health and Care Act, 2022 and current practice. NHS England … Read More “NHS enforcement guidance consultation”
October 28, 2022
NHS ‘gridlocked’
The health and care system is ‘gridlocked’ and ‘unable to operate’, with staff struggling to provide good safe care as … Read More “NHS ‘gridlocked’”
October 27, 2022
Poverty and the health and care system
Health and care systems can mitigate, reduce and prevent poverty’s effects on health, but to do this they need to … Read More “Poverty and the health and care system”
October 25, 2022
The future of general practice
Every working day more than one million people attend an appointment at their local GP surgery: general practice is the … Read More “The future of general practice”
October 21, 2022
Retention issues among ARRS staff
A lack of clinical support and feelings of isolation within general practice is causing lower retention among Additional Roles Reimbursement … Read More “Retention issues among ARRS staff”
October 14, 2022
How to appraise your practice manager
An appraisal is a discussion that allows reflection for a practice manager, as well as being a performance review. It … Read More “How to appraise your practice manager”