June 5, 2020
Routine appointments are necessary
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”
Category: Practice Operation and Development
June 2, 2020
New research centre on health inequalities
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”
May 29, 2020
Covid-19 risk assessment
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”
May 27, 2020
Care homes could disappear
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”
May 26, 2020
Antibody tests to health and social care staff
Antibody tests will be available to NHS and care staff, eligible patients and care residents in England to see if … Read More “Antibody tests to health and social care staff”
May 22, 2020
CQC to restart inspections?
As the PM announces the initial easing of restrictions to lockdown and urges the workforce to return to work, the … Read More “CQC to restart inspections?”
May 14, 2020
Social distancing for young people
Public Health England have released some guidance about social distancing aimed at young people. This is published days before the … Read More “Social distancing for young people”
May 8, 2020
Staff at risk to be assessed
The NHS is urging general practice to risk assess staff who come from a black and minority ethnic (BAME) background, … Read More “Staff at risk to be assessed”
May 7, 2020
Call for vaccinations
Not for coronavirus. NHS England is campaigning to ensure that routine vaccinations are given and are urging patients to attend … Read More “Call for vaccinations”
May 5, 2020
CQC emergency framework
The CQC has announced an emergency support framework to underpin its work during the coronavirus pandemic. It is designed to … Read More “CQC emergency framework”