August 10, 2020
Talking therapies in England
New annual figures have been released by NHS Digital on referrals to talking therapies in England during 2019-20. Information includes … Read More “Talking therapies in England”
Category: Population Care
August 7, 2020
Covid-19 pandemic has digitally transformed the NHS for the better
From now on, all consultations should be teleconsultations unless there’s a compelling clinical reason not to. GP leaders warned that … Read More “Covid-19 pandemic has digitally transformed the NHS for the better”
August 5, 2020
New 90-minute tests
Half a million of the new rapid swab tests, called LamPORE, will be available from next week . Swab and … Read More “New 90-minute tests”
August 3, 2020
New obesity strategy
The urgency of tackling the obesity time bomb has been brought to the fore by evidence of the link to … Read More “New obesity strategy”
July 31, 2020
Mental health specialists and community services
These should be included as standard services in general practice. The current situation has left GPs having to support people … Read More “Mental health specialists and community services”
July 29, 2020
GPs will be encouraged prescribe cycling
No, not a new prescription drug, but exercise. The government estimates that overweight and obesity related conditions are costing the … Read More “GPs will be encouraged prescribe cycling”
July 28, 2020
Involving patients in patient safety
The framework is in two sections. The first describes how organisations should support patients, their families and carers to be directly involved … Read More “Involving patients in patient safety”
July 27, 2020
Millions could be vaccinated
Millions of people could be vaccinated against coronavirus as the UK secures early access to 90 million doses of promising COVID-19 … Read More “Millions could be vaccinated”
July 24, 2020
Appointment numbers rising
It will not be long before Access becomes the topical issue with general practice. Telephone appointments became far more popular … Read More “Appointment numbers rising”
July 23, 2020
A year in the life of a PCN
It’s hard to believe that we have had Primary Care Networks for over a year now. Leaders want greater flexibility … Read More “A year in the life of a PCN”