January 20, 2021
Rollout extended to over-70s
More than five million people – from priority groups three and four – will be invited from Monday to have … Read More “Rollout extended to over-70s”
January 19, 2021
£269 million to boost staffing levels
The funding announced today will protect and support the social care sector, including care homes and domiciliary care providers, by … Read More “£269 million to boost staffing levels”
January 18, 2021
Over 65s highest on record
Over 80% of those aged 65 and over in England have received the flu vaccine so far this year. This … Read More “Over 65s highest on record”
January 15, 2021
Consultation on new regulatory system
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has a launched a public consultation on its proposals for a new approach to regulating … Read More “Consultation on new regulatory system”
January 14, 2021
Nurse-led projects
The ten chosen projects focus on improving health for people with complex needs in primary care/community settings. Each project leader … Read More “Nurse-led projects”
January 13, 2021
Most dangerous time
Prof Chris Whitty urged people to minimise all unnecessary contact with other people. He said there were over 30,000 people … Read More “Most dangerous time”
January 12, 2021
Freeing up practices
This letter sets out further support NHS England are taking to free up GPs, practice teams and PCNs to advance … Read More “Freeing up practices”
January 11, 2021
Need to re-book your vaccination?
Confusion appeared due to the revised timetable needed between the first and second covid vaccination. A letter from NHS England … Read More “Need to re-book your vaccination?”
January 8, 2021
Plan to continue ‘frequent’ use of remote consultations
Three quarters (77%) of 172 GPs surveyed by the Medical Defence Union (MDU) said they will continue using remote working … Read More “Plan to continue ‘frequent’ use of remote consultations”
January 7, 2021
£10 per jab boost
The NHS is to provide GPs an extra £10 for every care home resident they are able to vaccinate against … Read More “£10 per jab boost”