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More public health staff is needed to tackle the backlog
The British Medical Association (BMA) council deputy chair has responded to a recent speech by Sajid Javid at the NHS ConfedExpo Dr David Wrigley said the keep reading
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GPs in certain parts of the UK are under more pressure than others
Responding to research from the Nuffield Trust, covered by the BBC today, on regional variation in GP-patient ratios, Professor Martin Marshall, chair of the RCGP, keep reading
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NHS leadership set to change after reports of bullying
As reported by the BBC News, the health secretary has said that health and social care leadership in England will be overhauled after a review keep reading
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Plea for patients to let practices know if they can’t attend appointments
NHS Digital figures show that more than 4m general practice consultations have been missed this year In response to the recent data, RCGP chair, Professor keep reading
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Staff abuses causes general practice to shut reception
As reported by the BBC News, Oakham Medical Practice in Rutland, Leicestershire has closed its front desk after staff members were subjected to “excessive abuse” keep reading
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GP surgery in Derbyshire threatened with closure due to “inadequate” care
As reported by the BBC News, The Village Surgery in South Normanton has received criticism from the government health watchdog Following an inspection earlier this keep reading
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BMA: the government “failed in its duty of care” to the healthcare workforce
A major review into the UK government’s handling of the COVID pandemic and its impact on the NHS, the health of the population, and doctors, keep reading
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NHS ‘bureaucracy spending’ figures will be ‘galling’ for frontline healthcare staff, says BMA
Responding to the Daily Telegraph front page, based on Policy Exchange’s latest report, highlighting increased spending on NHS bureaucracy and management, BMA Council deputy chair Dr David Wrigley keep reading
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RCGP highlights GP pressures and the impact they are having on patient care
The following comment piece by RCGP chair Professor Martin Marshall has been published in the Daily Express and featured on the front page of the keep reading