August 10, 2020
Talking therapies in England
New annual figures have been released by NHS Digital on referrals to talking therapies in England during 2019-20. Information includes … Read More “Talking therapies in England”
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 6, 2020
Health and care workers to self-isolate
An exemption was originally put in place, at the beginning of June, which meant registered health and care professionals did … Read More “Health and care workers to self-isolate”
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”
August 3, 2020
New obesity strategy
The urgency of tackling the obesity time bomb has been brought to the fore by evidence of the link to … Read More “New obesity strategy”
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 30, 2020
Childcare costs for doctors
Qualified GPs who are interested in coming back to the NHS will now able to access financial support worth up … Read More “Childcare costs for doctors”
July 29, 2020
GPs will be encouraged prescribe cycling
No, not a new prescription drug, but exercise. The government estimates that overweight and obesity related conditions are costing the … Read More “GPs will be encouraged prescribe cycling”
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”