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The CQC ‘got things wrong’ in the implementation of its new regulatory approach, its chief has admitted, while announcing an … Read More “More CQC inspections planned”
Significant flaws in the UK’s pandemic planning meant Covid caused more deaths and economic costs than it should have, the … Read More “UK ‘failed citizens’”
An NHS spokesperson said: “The NHS is aware of a global IT outage and an issue with EMIS, an appointment … Read More “Response to global IT outage”
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Half of practice managers have rated primary care networks (PCNs) as being successful in increasing patient access as well as … Read More “PCNs have improved patient care”
Practice Operation and Development Core Competency #7 – Innovation May provide data to assist in study of feasibility of innovative … Read More “My Competencies”
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has changed the way it regulates all health and social care providers and is now … Read More “The new CQC inspection method”