NHS England has released a video about the new GP Contract. In future weeks we will be exploring what the new GP contract means for you and your practice Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, or [read more]

Digital information-sharing can power the future of healthcare – but only if it’s safe and secure, says Professor Maureen Baker, chair of the Professional Record Standards Body and a GP. The PRSB plays a crucial [read more]

The latest NHS performance figures outline a startling image of a struggling health service The latest NHS performance figures shows “a health service that is on its knees”, according to the BMA. Responding to NHS [read more]

Changes to legislation should make it simpler to set up ICPs, which aim make primary care services much more efficient The government is aiming to make it easier for the first integrated care providers (ICPs) [read more]

A common viral infection in early childhood has been linked to coeliac disease in susceptible children A study that has now been published in the BMJ shows that a common intestinal virus – enterovirus – [read more]

As reported by The Guardian, a refugee retraining programme in the Black Country is hoping to expand and help improve the current healthcare recruitment situation The most recent NHS England figures show that there are [read more]

In his recent book, Profit First, Mike Michalowicz makes a compelling case for re-focusing your business on the bottom line. This might work for business, but can it help your practice to save money? Profit [read more]

In the age of austerity, and ever tighter NHS budgets, its essential that you scrutinise your expenditure. Small business expert and author of Simple Tips, Smart Ideas: Build a Bigger, Better Business, Erica Wolfe-Murray, provides [read more]

The NHS must stop relying on pen and paper and should use modern, secure forms of communication instead, Matt Hancock says Matt Hancock is continuing to push for better technological advancements across the UK – [read more]

Screening for irregular heartbeats can help identify serious potential health issues – so should we be screening people more regularly? The prevalence of irregular heartbeat is rising significantly, and the issue is associated with increased [read more]

As reported by The Telegraph, the Babylon app – GP at Hand – will expand into Birmingham Certain cities already have access to video appointments, the most famous of which is the notorious GP at [read more]

AI has the potential to improve the quality of care while lowering the costs for patients and hospitals, says Dr. Mahiben Maruthappu, Dr. Varun Buch. But when will it start to make a difference? Whether ordering [read more]

A new cancer drug for children has been approved in Scotland – while a cancer drug for adults has been rejected A cancer drug for children suffering from a rare form of leukaemia has now [read more]

As reported by The Register, a new review shows that the NHS must properly prepare its staff for the quick pace of technological change before them The NHS is being urged to prepare staff properly [read more]