October 13, 2021
Two million booster jabs given in England
The over-50s and people with health conditions are among those being offered a third jab. Third jabs are being given … Read More “Two million booster jabs given in England”
Category: Practice Operation and Development
October 12, 2021
New film launched urging public to get flu and COVID-19 vaccines
A new campaign supported by charities and healthcare organisations encourages those eligible to get vital protection with a free flu … Read More “New film launched urging public to get flu and COVID-19 vaccines”
October 8, 2021
Infection control guidance
Covid infection control guidance in GP practices is under review and could be relaxed, the health secretary has signalled. The … Read More “Infection control guidance”
October 7, 2021
The national influenza programme 2021/22
Additional funding is available to general practices and community pharmacies to vaccinate all eligible primary care contractors (general practices, pharmaceutical … Read More “The national influenza programme 2021/22”
October 5, 2021
Adult social care this winter
People who receive care and the adult social care workforce will be further protected from COVID-19 and flu over the … Read More “Adult social care this winter”
October 1, 2021
Defend general practice from media
GPs are prescribing correctly in the ‘vast majority of cases’, the RCGP has said after a spate of anti-GP media … Read More “Defend general practice from media”
September 29, 2021
Forced into private healthcare
Millions of people across the UK are currently on NHS waiting lists – in Northern Ireland there are over 465,000 … Read More “Forced into private healthcare”
September 27, 2021
Phase 3 coronavirus vaccination
Letter from Dr Nikki Kanani and Caroline Temmink announcing publication of the Enhanced Service Specification for phase 3 of the … Read More “Phase 3 coronavirus vaccination”
September 24, 2021
Face-to-face CQC inspections will not return
In person Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections for outstanding practices will not return for the ‘foreseeable future’, its chief inspector … Read More “Face-to-face CQC inspections will not return”
September 23, 2021
Safeguarding of vulnerable adults in 20/21
The latest statistics on safeguarding concerns reported to local authorities in England have been published today by NHS Digital. The … Read More “Safeguarding of vulnerable adults in 20/21”