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NEWS: Medics take stand against sexism

February 13, 2024

As reported by BMA, the BMA warns that failing to tackle sexism in medicine not only disappoints doctors but also undermines the healthcare system, posing a keep reading

NEWS: BMA rejects government offer on GP contract

February 7, 2024

As reported by GP Online, The British Medical Association (BMA) has voted against the proposed 1.9% funding increase for GP practices in England, citing concerns over financial keep reading

NEWS: MAP overuse hinders doctors

February 6, 2024

As reported by The BMA, overuse of MAPs in the NHS is exacerbating doctors’ workloads and compromising patient care, warns a BMA report, revealing concerns among keep reading

NEWS: Over 110,000 patients hit by NHS strike impact

January 16, 2024

As reported by The Guardian, the recent six-day junior doctors’ strike has forced the cancellation of more than 110,000 NHS appointments, adding to the unprecedented disruption keep reading

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Doctors’ moral distress: NHS impact

January 4, 2024

As reported by GP online, over three-quarters of UK GPs face moral distress, impacting mental health and professional practice, with 40% contemplating leaving due to NHS keep reading

Government to regulate NHS Associate roles

December 13, 2023

As reported by BBC News, the government initiates legal procedures to establish new rules for physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) in the NHS, keep reading

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Urgent call for action on long covid

November 22, 2023

As reported by BMA, the BMA and RCN are urging the government to urgently address the support for healthcare workers affected by long covid A keep reading

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Government plans overhaul of fit note process

November 22, 2023

As reported by Pulse, the government is set to revamp the fit note system, aiming to streamline the process and provide specialised support for people keep reading

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Nursing leaders demand more funds for GP practice staff pay rise

October 27, 2023

As reported by GP Online, nursing leaders have urged for additional funding to ensure a 6% pay rise for GP practice staff, emphasizing that the keep reading

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Guidance for practices in responding to private healthcare

October 16, 2023

The following guidance has been created by GPC England in the hope of helping practice managers reduce their practice workload generated by requests from private keep reading