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”
Category: Partnership Issues
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”
August 7, 2020
Covid-19 pandemic has digitally transformed the NHS for the better
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”
August 6, 2020
Health and care workers to self-isolate
An exemption was originally put in place, at the beginning of June, which meant registered health and care professionals did … Read More “Health and care workers to self-isolate”