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Medway committee postpones decision on merging practices
As reported by Kent Online, the decision regarding whether to merge five GP surgeries into three has been postponed, following a local patient protest Kent’s keep reading
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GP contracts; updates to GMS, PMS and APMS
GPs hold a unique position within the NHS; in most cases, they aren’t directly employed by the NHS but are contracted to deliver healthcare and keep reading
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South Tyneside suffers high levels of week-long waits for GP appointments
A spokesperson for South Tyneside CCG has defended the fact that practices in the area are causing patients to wait a week or more for keep reading
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Practice insurance; what you need to know
With so much responsibility sitting on the shoulders of the contemporary practice, choosing the right insurance policy for your practice is essential – but with keep reading
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Staying calm during a PR crisis
GP practices – although contracted – serve the general population and, as such, are also subject to the scrutiny and whims of that general population. keep reading
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GPs may be earning money from ‘ghost patients’
The Guardian has reported that millions of ‘ghost patients’ may be on GP registers According to The Guardian, GP surgeries across England may have as keep reading
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Beating the stigma; discussing mental health in the practice
Stress, anxiety, depression – all can be symptoms of a high-pressure work environment, all can result in poor mental health when experienced over a prolonged keep reading
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New plan of action could relieve Aberdeen’s GP ‘crisis’
A comprehensive plan has been put together to help solve Aberdeen’s GP ‘crisis’, according to The Press and Journal The Press and Journal reports that health bosses keep reading
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Practices could run out of flu vaccines this winter
GP surgeries could run out of the flu vaccine intended for the over-65s due to phased deliveries, according to Nursing in Practice The upcoming flu keep reading
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Leading the way; clinical pharmacists and the multi-disciplinary GP practice team
General practice is changing; how care is delivered in the practice setting is evolving to better meet the complex needs of ever-growing patient lists. The keep reading