May 14, 2025
Weight-loss drugs tested
The first head-to-head trial of two blockbuster weight-loss drugs has shown Mounjaro is more effective than rival Wegovy. Both drugs … Read More “Weight-loss drugs tested”
May 13, 2025
NHS top doctor issues call for Spring COVID-19 vaccinations
England’s top doctor has urged those eligible for a Spring COVID-19 vaccine to come forward, as figures published today show … Read More “NHS top doctor issues call for Spring COVID-19 vaccinations”
May 12, 2025
My Competencies
Core Competency #50 – Bank and accountant No involvement (Administrative Role) Acts as first point of contact with the practice. … Read More “My Competencies”
May 9, 2025
GP practices still taking collective action
The majority of practices that limited the number of patients GPs could see in a day as part of collective … Read More “GP practices still taking collective action”
May 8, 2025
Physician associate courses given quality approval
The GMC has approved 33 physician associate (PA) courses following formal quality assurance checks carried out as part of its … Read More “Physician associate courses given quality approval”
May 7, 2025
Doing nothing on social care ‘untenable’
A failure to fix England’s social care system is costing the country in financial and human terms, cross-party MPs have … Read More “Doing nothing on social care ‘untenable’”
May 6, 2025
NHS rolls out 5-minute ‘super-jab’
The health service is rolling out an injectable form of immunotherapy, nivolumab, which means patients can receive their fortnightly or … Read More “NHS rolls out 5-minute ‘super-jab’”
May 5, 2025
My Competencies
Core Competency #49 – Quarterly statements May have some involvement in reconciliation, identification and remedial action where anomalies are identified … Read More “My Competencies”
May 2, 2025
GP practice partners who earned over £163,000
Practice manager and GP partners whose NHS earnings exceeded £163,000 in 2023/24 are obliged to declare their income by the … Read More “GP practice partners who earned over £163,000”
May 1, 2025
GP practices embrace technology
GPs are providing millions more appointments to people in England and better access through upgraded technology, the NHS has said … Read More “GP practices embrace technology”