News
Government plans overhaul of fit note process
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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News
Nursing leaders demand more funds for GP practice staff pay rise
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
Compliance
Guidance for practices in responding to private healthcare
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
News
BMA raises concerns over declining numbers of fully qualified GPs in response to latest NHS England statistics
Dr. Katie Bramall-Stainer, Chair of the BMA England GP Committee, expresses concerns about the ongoing decline in the number of fully qualified GPs, emphasizing the keep reading
Practice Operations
What you need to know about NHS Property Services
The majority of practices in NHS Property Services (NHSPS) premises are facing serious difficulties related to increases in service charges – here’s the BMA’s guidance keep reading
Compliance
Updated guidance on accelerated access to GP-held patient records
On 31 October 2023, practices are contractually obligated to provide record access for patients – GPC England has provided guidance to address common questions, key keep reading
News
GP committee demands probe into chaotic winter vaccination rollout amid patient safety concerns
England’s GP Committee is pushing for an investigation into the mishandling of this year’s winter covid and flu vaccination campaigns, citing widespread confusion and financial keep reading
Management
Did you miss…How to successfully implement a triage system in your practice
The BMA has released guidance designed to support GP practices in implementing triage systems that can be adapted to their individual practice circumstances CREDIT: This keep reading
News
Government unveils £240 million plan to strengthen NHS for winter challenges
As reported by Medscape, the UK government has revealed a £240 million funding package aimed at enhancing the NHS’s winter resilience and increasing social care keep reading
Health & Patient Care
Did you miss…A guide to prescribing in general practice
The BMA GP committee’s prescribing policy group has published guidance to help with the clinical responsibilities on prescribing CREDIT: This is an edited version of keep reading