March 25, 2020
Delays for PCN’s
Not surprisingly, NHS England has confirmed that it is reviewing the timetable for implementation under the new contract with regard … Read More “Delays for PCN’s”
March 24, 2020
Return to work
Retired Doctors and Nurses are being asked to return to work. They will be eligible to work under temporary licences. … Read More “Return to work”
March 23, 2020
PPE Problems
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is being made available to general practice. However, there are reports that such equipment is still … Read More “PPE Problems”
March 20, 2020
CQC inspections cancelled
The CQC has now announced that routine inspections will now be postponed until further notice. They say that some essential … Read More “CQC inspections cancelled”
March 19, 2020
Total Triage
Everyone working in primary care will be fully aware of the measures that are being put in place. However, it … Read More “Total Triage”
March 18, 2020
Support or Sack?
When you have a member of staff who is underperforming, do you automatically consider how you can let them go … Read More “Support or Sack?”
March 17, 2020
Dad’s Army needed
With an existing shortage of GP’s and all primary care staff, plans are underway to accelerate the return to work … Read More “Dad’s Army needed”
March 16, 2020
General Practice under strain
There is no doubt that the current coronavirus situation is starting to have a major impact on the day to … Read More “General Practice under strain”
March 13, 2020
Pandemic confirmed
The World Health Organisation has announced that the coronavirus has officially become a pandemic. With the spread increasing thirteen fold … Read More “Pandemic confirmed”
March 12, 2020
Health Minister has covid-19
The day before the budget (11/3/20), it was announced that Nadine Dorries, Health Minister and Conservative MP has been diagnosed … Read More “Health Minister has covid-19”