August 14, 2020
£28k to host medical undergraduate
DHSC said it will introduce a national minimum tariff for undergraduate placements in primary care. BMA GP committee executive team … Read More “£28k to host medical undergraduate”
Category: Practice Operation and Development
August 13, 2020
Updates and guidance for general practice
The Government described the intention to create a COVID-19 general practice support fund to assist with the legitimate additional costs … Read More “Updates and guidance for general practice”
August 12, 2020
£172m for thousands more apprentice nurses in England
Nursing apprenticeships offer an alternative to full-time university courses. The Royal College of Nursing welcomed the move but said the … Read More “£172m for thousands more apprentice nurses in England”
August 11, 2020
Community services proved essential
Without greater investment and support from the government, their vital contribution is at risk . The Community Network calls for … Read More “Community services proved essential”
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 6, 2020
Health and care workers to self-isolate
An exemption was originally put in place, at the beginning of June, which meant registered health and care professionals did … Read More “Health and care workers to self-isolate”
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 4, 2020
How GP care is accessed
Remote consultations can provide both benefits and challenges for patients and GPs . 70% of respondents said telephone consultations increase … Read More “How GP care is accessed”
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 30, 2020
Childcare costs for doctors
Qualified GPs who are interested in coming back to the NHS will now able to access financial support worth up … Read More “Childcare costs for doctors”