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Written complaints about GPs are on the rise
A report by NHS Digital shows that, while written complaints about secondary care have declined, those regarding GPs and dentists have risen Written complaints are keep reading
NHS England
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
Management
GPs may be earning money from ‘ghost patients’
The Guardian has reported that millions of ‘ghost patients’ may be on GP registers According to The Guardian, GP surgeries across England may have as keep reading
Compliance
New guidelines for GPs aim to battle antibiotic resistance
A new set of guidelines will educate GPs on how to handle patients asking for medication to treat the common cold Every year, many patients keep reading
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Medicines will be protected in the event of no-deal Brexit, Matt Hancock says
Matt Hancock has stated that stockpiling medicines won’t be necessary after all, as the Department of Health and Social Care has a plan in place keep reading
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Extended GP hours set to be available in York
York will soon see local patients able to access GP appointments until 8pm on weekdays as well as on weekends and bank holidays At a keep reading
Management
Practices could run out of flu vaccines this winter
GP surgeries could run out of the flu vaccine intended for the over-65s due to phased deliveries, according to Nursing in Practice The upcoming flu keep reading
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Leaked e-mail highlights NHS concerns over no-deal Brexit
In an e-mail to the head of NHS England, NHS Providers has aired its concerns regarding a potential no-deal scenario come March According to the keep reading
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Government calls for new GP Premises Policy solutions
GPs across the UK can have their say as the government makes a public appeal for help in updating the General Practice Premises Policy The keep reading