July 30, 2020
Childcare costs for doctors
Qualified GPs who are interested in coming back to the NHS will now able to access financial support worth up … Read More “Childcare costs for doctors”
Category: Partnership Issues
July 24, 2020
Appointment numbers rising
It will not be long before Access becomes the topical issue with general practice. Telephone appointments became far more popular … Read More “Appointment numbers rising”
July 23, 2020
A year in the life of a PCN
It’s hard to believe that we have had Primary Care Networks for over a year now. Leaders want greater flexibility … Read More “A year in the life of a PCN”
July 14, 2020
GP Patient Survey 2020
Around one in five patients (21.7%) say they tried to contact an NHS service in the past 12 months when … Read More “GP Patient Survey 2020”
July 13, 2020
Restart of medical tests and fitness to practise work
The GMC has set out its plans for resuming Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board 2 (PLAB 2) tests for overseas … Read More “Restart of medical tests and fitness to practise work”
July 8, 2020
PM’s as partners
After initially announcing that PM’s would be excluded from the new Partnership scheme launched on 1st July, it appears NHS … Read More “PM’s as partners”
July 6, 2020
HEE launches new resource pack
New resources are aimed at easing student doctors into Foundation training and supporting them during the programme. The resources will … Read More “HEE launches new resource pack”
June 26, 2020
CQC to restart inspections
The CQC paused routine inspections in March and is now gearing up to start inspections again. GPC chair Dr Richard … Read More “CQC to restart inspections”
June 22, 2020
Overwhelming take up of new primary care network contract
Almost all GP practices in England have signed up to the new Primary Care Network (PCN) contract for the next … Read More “Overwhelming take up of new primary care network contract”
June 12, 2020
GPs lack confidence
That is to returning to normal services post covid-19. Many say that they will not be able to cope with … Read More “GPs lack confidence”