There has been limited take up of healthcare professionals other than GPs writing fit notes since the new legislation was introduced in … Read More “Most fit notes still written by GPs”
This month the government in England will launch a consultation for its men’s health strategy. The move is long overdue, … Read More “Why men are so unhealthy”
The two Investment and Impact Fund (IIF) indicators remain the same for PCNs in 2025/26, worth a maximum of £13 … Read More “IIF indicators remain the same”
The number of hospital beds taken up by seasonal viruses this winter was more than the equivalent of the population … Read More “Beds lost to seasonal viruses this winter greater than population of Malta”
Core Competency #45 – Monthly accounting May have supervised involvement in maintaining appropriate records (Administrative Role) Ensures reconciliation of monthly … Read More “My Competencies”
The new advice and guidance (A&G) enhanced service specification has confirmed that GPs will receive £20 for each ‘episode of … Read More “GPs to receive £20”
Advice on asthma diagnosis has been updated under newly published QOF guidance for 2025/26 so it no longer conflicts with … Read More “New QOF guidance on asthma”
One group representing thousands of local pharmacies was preparing to take action involving cuts to opening hours from Tuesday, but … Read More “Protests postponed after pharmacy funding boost”
Searches for NHS advice on norovirus topped one million this winter as NHS staff managed a quad-demic of viruses, according … Read More “Over a million norovirus web hits”
Core Competency #44 – Insurance May monitor insurances and ensure cover remains in-date (Administrative Role) Will review insurances and practice’s … Read More “My Competencies”