August 15, 2024
Lack of clarity on pay uplift
PCNs will need to wait for further detail on how the 37,000 staff employed through the additional roles reimbursement scheme (ARRS) are … Read More “Lack of clarity on pay uplift”
August 14, 2024
New vaccine for respiratory disease
A new vaccination programme aimed at protecting newborn babies and older adults against a dangerous respiratory disease is now being … Read More “New vaccine for respiratory disease”
August 13, 2024
A&E staff experiencing busiest ever summer
The latest performance data shows that the 3 busiest ever months for A&E staff have been in 2024 (77,945 attendances per day … Read More “A&E staff experiencing busiest ever summer”
August 12, 2024
My Competencies
Core Competency #11 – Resource Allocation Awareness of principles of equity and effectiveness (Administrative Role) Reviews available resources against competing … Read More “My Competencies”
August 9, 2024
Check details for new medical certificates
GP practices have been urged to check they are on the distribution list for the new medical certificates of cause of death … Read More “Check details for new medical certificates”
August 8, 2024
RCN will work to ensure pay rise
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) says it will work to ensure general practice nurses (GPNs) receive ‘at least’ a … Read More “RCN will work to ensure pay rise”
August 7, 2024
Drug shortages
Two people with cystic fibrosis have said they are having to eat less due to a shortage in a medication … Read More “Drug shortages”
August 6, 2024
Statement from Amanda Pritchard
I had intended this message to focus mainly on thanking the many NHS colleagues who were involved in caring for … Read More “Statement from Amanda Pritchard”
August 5, 2024
My Competencies
Core Competency #10 – Clinical effectiveness (CE) / Evidence Based Practice (EBP) Has an awareness of issues & language only … Read More “My Competencies”
August 2, 2024
Practices and ICBs need patient communication plan
Practices need plans in place to ‘proactively’ communicate with patients about any changes of services should the BMA’s proposed GP … Read More “Practices and ICBs need patient communication plan”