June 15, 2022
Covid may be rising
There are early signs of a possible increase in the number of people testing positive for Covid in England and … Read More “Covid may be rising”
Category: Patient and Community Issues
June 14, 2022
Powers to certify fit notes
New legislation to allow a wider range of healthcare professionals to certify fit notes has been introduced by the UK … Read More “Powers to certify fit notes”
June 13, 2022
My Competencies
Core Competency #31 – Reception Will supervise staff, and take responsibility for their work plans and may coordinate reception services … Read More “My Competencies”
June 9, 2022
One million checks delivered
NHS ‘one stop shops’ have delivered over one million checks and tests since the rollout began, as the biggest catch … Read More “One million checks delivered”
June 7, 2022
13,000 staffed beds required across the NHS
A new report by The Royal College of Emergency Medicine ‘Beds in the NHS’ shows that 13,000 staffed beds are required … Read More “13,000 staffed beds required across the NHS”
June 3, 2022
GP networks hire nearly 3,000 care co-ordinators
PCNs have hired more care co-ordinators via the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) over the last six months than any … Read More “GP networks hire nearly 3,000 care co-ordinators”
June 1, 2022
Covid infections continue to decline
In the week to 21 May, infections fell in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, but changed little in Scotland. That … Read More “Covid infections continue to decline”
May 31, 2022
Integrating primary care
This is the final report of the stocktake undertaken by Dr Claire Fuller, Chief Executive-designate Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System … Read More “Integrating primary care”
May 27, 2022
Better handover of care needed
A study into young people who have fallen through the mental health transition gap after reaching the upper boundary of … Read More “Better handover of care needed”
May 26, 2022
New digital and online services requirements
Practices are now required to “offer and promote” to their patients (and those acting on their behalf) the following: an … Read More “New digital and online services requirements”