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Surge in ghost patients raises concerns
As reported by Largs and Millport news, the number of patients registered with GPs surpasses the population estimate, with around 5.8 million ghost patients, leading to calls keep reading
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NHS faces backlash over non-GP appointments
As reported by The Telegraph, as family doctor involvement in appointments drops to 43.9%, critics argue that increased reliance on paramedics and physician associates, funded by the keep reading
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2023 Christmas shut down message
It’s nearly time to wind down for the Christmas break, and here at Practice Business we’re looking forward to a well-earned rest – along with keep reading
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Government’s vaccine uptake plan underfunded
As reported by Practice Index, practice managers caution that the government’s new strategy to simplify vaccine access will falter without sufficient funding for practices, highlighting the keep reading
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NHS England issues postnatal maternal care guidance
As reported by GP Online, NHS England, in collaboration with the RCGP, releases guidance to GP practices aimed at ensuring consistent and comprehensive postnatal checks keep reading
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Digitised GP records get green light
As reported by Management in Practice, GP practices can now destroy Lloyd George paper records after proper digitisation, streamlining administrative processes and improving access to keep reading
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IT failures spark crisis
As reported by BBC News, thousands of diagnosis letters go unsent due to IT issues, leading to patient deaths, warns Health Services Safety Investigations body (HSSIB), keep reading
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Smear test review sees low turnout
As reported by Armaghi, Southern Health Trust reports that the majority of women contacted for a repeat smear test, following concerns over earlier results, have declined the keep reading
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NHS plans for online vaccine bookings
As reported by BBC News, in a bid to boost vaccination rates, NHS England plans to streamline jab bookings, allowing people to schedule routine vaccinations, keep reading
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Landmark plan to end smoking
As reported by The Department of Health and Social Care, as the UK moves closer to becoming the first country to create a smoke-free generation, the keep reading