Management
Doctor shortages ‘deepening’ in general practice
As reported by the East Anglian Daily Times, a Saxmundham GP has stated that doctor shortages are getting worse – particularly within general practice Doctor keep reading
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Sunderland CCG introduces subsidy scheme for GPs
As reported by the Sunderland Echo, the local CCG has introduced a new scheme to keep GPs safe from closure while filling empty NHS buildings keep reading
Compliance
‘Ghost patients’ to be investigated by NHS fraud squad
Millions of ‘ghost patients’ will be investigated by a special team on behalf of NHS England As reported by the BBC, the NHS Counter Fraud keep reading
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138 practices closed in 2018
A new investigation has revealed that 138 GP practices closed in 2018 A new investigation by Pulse has shown that GP practices are closing at keep reading
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GP numbers in decline, new workforce figures show
The latest GP workforce figures show that numbers are deeply insufficient, the BMA has said The number of fully-qualified GPs in England has fallen by keep reading
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Is the Time for Care programme making a difference?
According to NHS England – and as reported by Pharma Times – over 500,000 hours of GP time have been freed up thanks to the keep reading
Management
How does GP gatekeeping impact healthcare?
Research has shown that perceptions of GP gatekeeping tend to be accurate, but that patient satisfaction with it can be low Research by the British keep reading
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GPs ‘are fighting a losing battle’, says RCGP
According to the chair of the RCGP, GPs are fighting a losing battle when it comes to delivering full patient satisfaction Results of this year’s keep reading
Legal
GP surgeries to receive legal advice
A review into legal aid reforms is set to ensure GP surgeries receive legal advice, according to the BBC The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has keep reading
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NHS England and BMA agree on five-year GP contract package
The British Medical Association (BMA) and NHS England have come together to create a five-year contract package The BMA’s GP committee has reached a contract keep reading