February 15, 2023
Worst A&E waits revealed
Analysis of data for December and January shows Hull University Hospitals, Wye Valley and Shrewsbury and Telford were worst for … Read More “Worst A&E waits revealed”
Category: Practice Operation and Development
February 14, 2023
Workforce digital playbook
This resource provides case studies where digital tools have been used by NHS organisations to increase workforce productivity. It includes … Read More “Workforce digital playbook”
February 10, 2023
GP consultations caused or exacerbated by cost-of-living crisis
Around 22% of GP consultations are currently mental or physical health problems caused or exacerbated by the cost-of-living crisis, a snapshot … Read More “GP consultations caused or exacerbated by cost-of-living crisis”
February 3, 2023
How PCNs can benefit from using occupational therapists
OTs help people perform routine tasks like self-care, work and leisure activities that have become difficult due to ill health … Read More “How PCNs can benefit from using occupational therapists”
February 2, 2023
Shaping the future of technology in general practice
We established the early adopter programme to enable primary care networks, GP practices and integrated care systems, to shape new clinical digital … Read More “Shaping the future of technology in general practice”
January 31, 2023
Come forward for COVID booster
The NHS is encouraging people to come forward for their COVID booster before the offer, part of the biggest and … Read More “Come forward for COVID booster”
January 27, 2023
GPs and staff experience verbal abuse on a weekly basis
Three-quarters of GPs say they and their staff experience verbal abuse from patients on a weekly basis. 74% say they … Read More “GPs and staff experience verbal abuse on a weekly basis”
January 25, 2023
GP surgeries to be taken over by health trust
Two large GP surgeries in County Down are to be taken over by health authorities after talks failed to find … Read More “GP surgeries to be taken over by health trust”
January 24, 2023
Mental health services boosted
£150 million will be used to build 150 new facilities to support mental health urgent and emergency care services. Anyone … Read More “Mental health services boosted”
January 20, 2023
GP reception staff advised
NHS England has reminded GP practice teams of the procedure to follow when patients contact them needing to access Covid antiviral … Read More “GP reception staff advised”