Significant expenditure has been incurred by practices, be that from procuring PPE, staffing practices over bank holiday weekends, or upgrading … Read More “Cashflow and Covid support fund”
The CQC paused routine inspections in March and is now gearing up to start inspections again. GPC chair Dr Richard … Read More “CQC to restart inspections”
Almost all GP practices in England have signed up to the new Primary Care Network (PCN) contract for the next … Read More “Overwhelming take up of new primary care network contract”
On the day when it became compulsory to use face masks on public transport, new guidance has been issued to … Read More “New government recommendations for use of face masks”
Health now seems to be giving way to the economy. The chancellor added he would like to see the rule … Read More “PM launches review into 2m social distancing rule”
That is to returning to normal services post covid-19. Many say that they will not be able to cope with … Read More “GPs lack confidence”
NHS England recently suggested that GP practices should soon resume routine work, but only if it can be done ‘safely’. … Read More “Routine appointments are necessary”
The NHS Race and Health Observatory, which will be hosted by the NHS Confederation, will identify and tackle the specific health … Read More “New research centre on health inequalities”
The scorecard system is in response to the high number of GP deaths and concerns about the disproportionate effect on … Read More “Covid-19 risk assessment”
Concerns are being raised that the future of many care homes is at risk due to the financial consequences of … Read More “Care homes could disappear”