March 26, 2020
£2.9 billion to send patients home
It is believed that 15,000 beds will be freed up by this initiative. Designed to speed up discharge procedures and … Read More “£2.9 billion to send patients home”
Category: Population Care
March 25, 2020
Delays for PCN’s
Not surprisingly, NHS England has confirmed that it is reviewing the timetable for implementation under the new contract with regard … Read More “Delays for PCN’s”
March 23, 2020
PPE Problems
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is being made available to general practice. However, there are reports that such equipment is still … Read More “PPE Problems”
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”
March 19, 2020
Total Triage
Everyone working in primary care will be fully aware of the measures that are being put in place. However, it … Read More “Total Triage”
March 17, 2020
Dad’s Army needed
With an existing shortage of GP’s and all primary care staff, plans are underway to accelerate the return to work … Read More “Dad’s Army needed”
March 16, 2020
General Practice under strain
There is no doubt that the current coronavirus situation is starting to have a major impact on the day to … Read More “General Practice under strain”
March 13, 2020
Pandemic confirmed
The World Health Organisation has announced that the coronavirus has officially become a pandemic. With the spread increasing thirteen fold … Read More “Pandemic confirmed”
March 12, 2020
Health Minister has covid-19
The day before the budget (11/3/20), it was announced that Nadine Dorries, Health Minister and Conservative MP has been diagnosed … Read More “Health Minister has covid-19”
March 10, 2020
CQC inspections continue
There have been growing concerns that continuing with planned CQC visits at this time would be adding more pressure to … Read More “CQC inspections continue”