July 3, 2020
Outstanding BAME risk assessments
NHS England has written to GP practices asking them to complete risk assessments for at-risk staff within four weeks. It … Read More “Outstanding BAME risk assessments”
Category: Practice Operation and Development
July 2, 2020
NICE guidance does not recommend siponimod
NICE has issued draft guidance for public consultation which does not recommend siponimod for treating secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). … Read More “NICE guidance does not recommend siponimod”
June 29, 2020
Cashflow and Covid support fund
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”
June 26, 2020
CQC to restart inspections
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”
June 22, 2020
Overwhelming take up of new primary care network contract
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”
June 18, 2020
New government recommendations for use of face masks
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”
June 17, 2020
PM launches review into 2m social distancing rule
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”
June 12, 2020
GPs lack confidence
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”
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”
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”