August 19, 2020
Public Health England ‘to be replaced’
Ministers have reportedly been unhappy with the way PHE has responded to the coronavirus crisis. PHE will continue to be … Read More “Public Health England ‘to be replaced’”
Category: Premises and Equipment
August 18, 2020
Test and Trace service reaches more than 250,000 people since launch
The NHS Test and Trace app has been designed to work alongside traditional contact tracing services and testing, It uses … Read More “Test and Trace service reaches more than 250,000 people since launch”
August 17, 2020
Virus continued to decline in June
Findings show a continued reduction in the virus as some restrictions were eased. The research, which examines levels of infection … Read More “Virus continued to decline in June”
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”
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 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 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”