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”
Category: Partnership Issues
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”
September 18, 2020
GPs are having to isolate from work
GPs reported several examples of doctors or GP staff members who are having to isolate while struggling to rule out … Read More “GPs are having to isolate from work”
September 17, 2020
Nursing and midwifery response to the third phase of the COVID-19 pandemic
This letter outlines the current position and plans for nursing and midwifery workforce capacity. This letter, from Ruth May, Chief … Read More “Nursing and midwifery response to the third phase of the COVID-19 pandemic”
September 11, 2020
Number of GP partners reduces
The NHS has seen a decline in the number of (FTE) GP partners every quarter since September 2015. The total … Read More “Number of GP partners reduces”
September 7, 2020
APMS Directions
The government has published The APMS (Amendments Relating to the Provision of Primary Care Services during a Pandemic etc) Directions … Read More “APMS Directions”
August 20, 2020
Flexible working for nurses
These resources are aimed at colleagues that have a responsibility or interest in implementing flexible working. NHS Employers has worked … Read More “Flexible working for nurses”
August 14, 2020
£28k to host medical undergraduate
DHSC said it will introduce a national minimum tariff for undergraduate placements in primary care. BMA GP committee executive team … Read More “£28k to host medical undergraduate”
August 13, 2020
Updates and guidance for general practice
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”
August 12, 2020
£172m for thousands more apprentice nurses in England
Nursing apprenticeships offer an alternative to full-time university courses. The Royal College of Nursing welcomed the move but said the … Read More “£172m for thousands more apprentice nurses in England”