Management
NHS head announces funding to support doctors’ mental health
New funding to support the mental health of doctors has been announced by the head of the NHS NHS chief Simon Stevens has announced that keep reading
Mental health
Management
GP closures could prove ‘catastrophic’ for 2.5 million patients, says RCGP
The RCGP has stated that general practice is continuing to suffer as doctors are discouraged from the profession, and drastic action is required The Royal keep reading
Management
BMA report reveals doctors’ fear of unsafe care
The results of a new BMA report reveal the existence of widespread fears of unsafe care and a culture of blame The BMA has keep reading
Live it
Practical tips for a better work-life balance
Many people have problems with their work-life balance and those working in general practice are particularly susceptible to struggling to switch-off from work in keep reading
Management
‘We need to end the silence’ regarding bullying of healthcare workers
The British Medical Association has launched a campaign against bullying of healthcare staff in the workplace Workplace bullying is an ongoing problem, and we already keep reading
Health & Patient Care
Doctors suffering mental health problems are ‘the last taboo in the NHS’
A BBC Two programme, which aired yesterday, highlighted the tragic impact that a lack of mental health services for doctors can have The mental health keep reading
Health & Patient Care
Mental health therapists in practices could ‘radically change’ primary care
New guidelines from NHS England could see mental health therapists placed within GP surgeries NHS England has set out new guidelines which encourage the placement keep reading
News
Workload is causing 40% of GPs to suffer mental health problems
A survey has shown that 40% of GPs in the UK are currently suffering a mental health condition as a result of being overworked According keep reading
Live it
Beating the stigma; discussing mental health in the practice
Stress, anxiety, depression – all can be symptoms of a high-pressure work environment, all can result in poor mental health when experienced over a prolonged keep reading
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Practice team wellbeing: what can you do to improve wellness?
Employee wellness is all about ensuring staff are happy and healthy in and out of work. Mental health-related presenteeism costs employers up to three times keep reading