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”
Category: Premises and Equipment
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”
July 28, 2020
Involving patients in patient safety
The framework is in two sections. The first describes how organisations should support patients, their families and carers to be directly involved … Read More “Involving patients in patient safety”
July 24, 2020
Appointment numbers rising
It will not be long before Access becomes the topical issue with general practice. Telephone appointments became far more popular … Read More “Appointment numbers rising”
July 23, 2020
A year in the life of a PCN
It’s hard to believe that we have had Primary Care Networks for over a year now. Leaders want greater flexibility … Read More “A year in the life of a PCN”
July 20, 2020
Test and trace continues
Data demonstrates a huge improvement in turnaround times of test results More than 144,000 people who may have been at … Read More “Test and trace continues”
July 17, 2020
Patient reviews and health checks
Practices must resume the delivery of face-to-face care ‘where clinically appropriate’, NHS England has confirmed. Elements of QOF reporting are … Read More “Patient reviews and health checks”