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”
Category: Partnership Issues
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”
June 5, 2020
Routine appointments are necessary
NHS England recently suggested that GP practices should soon resume routine work, but only if it can be done ‘safely’. … Read More “Routine appointments are necessary”
May 22, 2020
CQC to restart inspections?
As the PM announces the initial easing of restrictions to lockdown and urges the workforce to return to work, the … Read More “CQC to restart inspections?”
May 5, 2020
CQC emergency framework
The CQC has announced an emergency support framework to underpin its work during the coronavirus pandemic. It is designed to … Read More “CQC emergency framework”
May 1, 2020
£ per patient
£1 to be precise. This is the amount that has been offered to help general practice during covid-19. Whilst central … Read More “£ per patient”
April 24, 2020
General Practice is open for business
NHS England are confirming changes to the contract that will allow general practice to remain open during the May bank … Read More “General Practice is open for business”
April 13, 2020
Easter cancelled?
Well postponed at least. GP practices are being asked to work as normal with the promise that they will be … Read More “Easter cancelled?”
March 20, 2020
CQC inspections cancelled
The CQC has now announced that routine inspections will now be postponed until further notice. They say that some essential … Read More “CQC inspections cancelled”