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: Patient and Community Issues
June 25, 2020
Priority groups for coronavirus
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) reports on the groups that should be prioritised for vaccination, if and … Read More “Priority groups for coronavirus”
June 24, 2020
New saliva test pilot
The tests are designed to identify if a person is currently infected with coronavirus. More than 14,000 GP staff and … Read More “New saliva test pilot”
June 23, 2020
High street check-ups
An NHS scheme which has seen 300,000 people get a fast, safe, face-to-face appointment with a local pharmacist is accelerating. … Read More “High street check-ups”
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 17, 2020
PM launches review into 2m social distancing rule
Health now seems to be giving way to the economy. The chancellor added he would like to see the rule … Read More “PM launches review into 2m social distancing rule”
June 16, 2020
Local authorities across England receive funding
They have been allocated a share of £300 million to support the new Test and Trace service. Surely this would … Read More “Local authorities across England receive funding”
June 15, 2020
Home-based spirometry
From this month, NHS England will help cystic fibrosis (CF) patients aged six years and over to be given a … Read More “Home-based spirometry”
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 11, 2020
Restoration of community health services
As thoughts start to turn to how services will be offered post covid-19, new guidance has been issued for children … Read More “Restoration of community health services”