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Uncertainty for 3,000 patients as GP scraps contract with NHS
CREDIT: This story was first seen in the Chronicle Live The future of a Sunderland GP practice has been thrown into doubt after doctors terminated their keep reading
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Planning for tomorrow
According to Understanding pressures in general practice, the 2016 King’s Fund report, more GPs today are retiring – and retiring earlier. A 2015 national survey keep reading
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Keeping the data dream alive
Q. Can you tell us about the early life of Brisdoc and your current role at the organisation? A. It was originally an OOH co-operative keep reading
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GPs call for the introduction of ‘black alerts’ in primary care
Credit: This story was first seen on iNews GPs have called for the creation of ‘black alerts’ in primary care to indicate that maximum safe keep reading
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‘Virtual’ consultants help CCGs reduce outpatient appointments
Cheshire clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) have significantly reduced hospital referrals with a new digital service that could be replicated across the NHS. Thirty practices in keep reading
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GP ended her life after suspension over bipolar blog
Credit: This story was first seen on the the BBC A GP who had been diagnosed with a mental health condition hanged herself following her keep reading
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Delivering collaborative change
There’s no question that it is a challenging time to be working in primary care. The service, described as the ‘backbone of the NHS’, yet keep reading
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National Skills Academy for Health champions 500 new apprentices
The National Skills Academy for Health has released a new video as part of their bid to encourage employers to take on more than 500 keep reading
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Signing off in style
Q. Can you tell us a little bit about how you got started writing for Practice Business? A. I knew the original commissioning editor – keep reading
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Specialist knowledge
Q. What signs are there currently that the practice manager (PM) role is becoming more specialised? A. I’ve been involved in recruitment at several practices keep reading