September 9, 2020
Coronavirus: Further 2,988 cases confirmed in UK
It is the highest number reported on a single day since 22 May. Despite the sharp rise in cases, Mr … Read More “Coronavirus: Further 2,988 cases confirmed in UK”
Category: Risk Management
September 7, 2020
APMS Directions
The government has published The APMS (Amendments Relating to the Provision of Primary Care Services during a Pandemic etc) Directions … Read More “APMS Directions”
September 2, 2020
Learning Disability Newsletter
Find out about getting help with difficult feelings. Spotting signs you’re in crisis and how to get help. Read more … Read More “Learning Disability Newsletter”
August 28, 2020
PHE downgrades PPE requirements
GPs do not need single-use PPE such as gloves and aprons. Single-use PPE items are only needed where staff are … Read More “PHE downgrades PPE requirements”
August 27, 2020
Infection control and prevention
Public Health England has published updated infection prevention and control (IPC) guidance. Providers of primary and community health services should … Read More “Infection control and prevention”
August 21, 2020
Waiting more than 18 weeks to be seen
More than 50,000 people were also waiting over 52 weeks for the start of their treatment in June 2020. In … Read More “Waiting more than 18 weeks to be seen”
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’”
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”