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”
Category: Patient and Community Issues
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 26, 2022
Flu comes early
Cases of flu have climbed quickly in the past week in England, suggesting the season has begun earlier than normal, … Read More “Flu comes early”
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 20, 2022
NHS General Practice Team
The general practice team has expanded to include a wide range of healthcare professionals who work alongside GPs and nurses … Read More “NHS General Practice Team”
October 19, 2022
Public responds
More than 10,000 appointments to donate blood over the next few weeks have been booked in the past 24 hours. … Read More “Public responds”
October 18, 2022
Self care week
Self Care Week is the UK-wide annual awareness week that focuses on embedding support for self care across communities, families … Read More “Self care week”
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”