February 28, 2025
BMA urges GPs to share experiences
GPs are being urged to share their experiences and opinions of working with physician associates (PAs), as part of a … Read More “BMA urges GPs to share experiences”
Category: Premises and Equipment
February 25, 2025
England’s top doctors launch review
National Medical Director Professor Sir Stephen Powis and Chief Medical Officer Professor Sir Chris Whitty will lead the review as … Read More “England’s top doctors launch review”
February 19, 2025
UK men and women can expect to live longer
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) says figures show a continued trend of longer life expectancy for men and women. … Read More “UK men and women can expect to live longer”
February 14, 2025
CQC IT failure significantly delayed inspection
Inspection reports for 14 GP practices have been delayed by months due to IT failures, the CQC has confirmed, following … Read More “CQC IT failure significantly delayed inspection”
February 4, 2025
NHS England response to ‘flawed’ Public Accounts Committee report
An NHS spokesperson said: “The report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) contains basic factual inaccuracies and a flawed understanding of … Read More “NHS England response to ‘flawed’ Public Accounts Committee report”
January 22, 2025
Large UK-wide pandemic preparedness tests
Emergency service teams, local councils and government officials will take part in a full, multi-day pandemic preparedness exercise, to help … Read More “Large UK-wide pandemic preparedness tests”
January 10, 2025
Extra £889m in next GP contract
The Government has unveiled the first details of the next GP contract, including an extra £889m ‘on top of the … Read More “Extra £889m in next GP contract”
December 27, 2024
GPs face conflicting guidance
GP practices are facing confusion over different approaches to asthma diagnosis set out in the QOF and in the new … Read More “GPs face conflicting guidance”
December 19, 2024
NHS winter vaccine bookings surge
The number of flu and COVID-19 jab appointments booked through the NHS’s national booking system more than doubled from 9,452 … Read More “NHS winter vaccine bookings surge”
December 13, 2024
Practice managers could be regulated
Practice and PCN managers in England could be regulated under mechanisms similar to medical and nursing colleagues, according to plans … Read More “Practice managers could be regulated”