Management
Thousands of extended hours GP appointments left unfilled
New data shows that a quarter of extended hours GP appointments are being left unfilled The government’s extended GP hours policy has now been rolled keep reading
general practice
Compliance
Practice privacy notices (PPN); managing patient records in line with GDPR
It was marked by a flurry of emails – many from companies you’d never before heard of – all reminding you that they have your keep reading
Management
46,000 patients in Wales have been forced to find a new GP
The BMA has written that, according to figures released under the Freedom of Information Act, more than 46,000 patients in Wales have been forced to keep reading
Management
GP contracts; updates to GMS, PMS and APMS
GPs hold a unique position within the NHS; in most cases, they aren’t directly employed by the NHS but are contracted to deliver healthcare and keep reading
Management
Leading the way; clinical pharmacists and the multi-disciplinary GP practice team
General practice is changing; how care is delivered in the practice setting is evolving to better meet the complex needs of ever-growing patient lists. The keep reading
News
GP shortage is forcing Welsh practices into closure
The BBC has reported that Wales is struggling through a GP staffing crisis, with closures leading to over 40,000 patients being displaced in five years keep reading
Health & Patient Care
A time to quit: supporting smoking cessation in general practice
A new report exploring GPs’ prescribing practices for quitting services and treatment, published by the British Lung Foundation, revealed a 75% decline in the number keep reading
Management
Boosting patient access and improving the patient experience
Patient-centred care – it’s the future of the NHS. Delivering it can be a challenge; improving patient access, and thus experience, is key. Three CCGs keep reading
News
GPs unlikely to believe patients’ alcohol consumption claims, survey shows
Nearly 200 GPs and 2,000 patients were surveyed regarding alcohol intake; results show GPs assume most patients are being economical with the truth A survey keep reading
Management
GP practice marketing and social media – a guide
If you want your GP practice to be seen by current and potential patients you must ensure that it’s heard above the din. How do keep reading