October 29, 2021
Practices cut social distancing
Practices that cut social distancing down from 2 metres to 1 metre will be taking ‘reasonably practicable precautions’ in reducing … Read More “Practices cut social distancing”
Category: Premises and Equipment
October 28, 2021
Amendment to the Health and Care Bill
In response to the publication today of a new government amendment to the Health and Care Bill, which sets out … Read More “Amendment to the Health and Care Bill”
October 27, 2021
Increasingly lax on masks and social mixing
Although most adults agree measures such as social distancing and mask-wearing to slow the spread of Covid are important, fewer … Read More “Increasingly lax on masks and social mixing”
October 25, 2021
CQC wins grant to support innovation in general practice
Between September 2021 and March 2022, we will be working with practices to hear about their experiences or innovation and … Read More “CQC wins grant to support innovation in general practice”
October 22, 2021
Halve social distancing to 1m
General practices should reduce social distancing from 2 metres to 1 metre to help improve access to GPs, the UK … Read More “Halve social distancing to 1m”
October 15, 2021
QOF data to monitor GP practice
The CQC has stopped using QOF data to assess practices for ‘at least’ 12 months, because it is ‘not reliable’ … Read More “QOF data to monitor GP practice”
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”
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”