November 26, 2021
Limit health secretary interference
Proposed amendments to the Health and Care Bill may limit ‘controversial’ powers for the health secretary to intervene in the … Read More “Limit health secretary interference”
November 25, 2021
Men’s Health
Across the UK, men’s mental and physical health is unacceptably poor – with around one man in five dyingbefore the … Read More “Men’s Health”
November 24, 2021
Over-40s in England can book booster
People in England aged over 40 can book their Covid booster jabs from Monday. Almost 500,000 people in their 40s … Read More “Over-40s in England can book booster”
November 23, 2021
Same day emergency care
GPs, community response teams, NHS 111 and ambulances can directly refer patients to a same day emergency care (SDEC) service … Read More “Same day emergency care”
November 22, 2021
My Competencies
Practice operation and development Core competency #2 – Development Plans/reports Will provide data for planning/reporting and possibly assist in report … Read More “My Competencies”
November 19, 2021
Disclose earnings above £150k
The BMA has confirmed that salaried GPs are not required to declare earnings above £150k. It also said that it … Read More “Disclose earnings above £150k”
November 18, 2021
COP26 and the NHS
Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid has written an open letter to NHS trusts in England on the importance of meeting … Read More “COP26 and the NHS”
November 17, 2021
Booster doses to be offered to over 40s
Evidence suggests the chance of testing positive for Covid falls by more than 80% two weeks after a booster. The … Read More “Booster doses to be offered to over 40s”
November 16, 2021
Local health systems
The NHS will set out the next steps for how primary care networks will work with partners across newly formed … Read More “Local health systems”
November 15, 2021
My Competencies
Practice operation and development Core competency #1 – PHCT Meetings Will participate in meetings and possibly take responsibility for implementing … Read More “My Competencies”