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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
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BMA Awards honour patient information champions
The British Medical Association has released details of the winners of this year’s Patient Information Awards The British Medical Association hosted NHS foundation trusts, academic keep reading
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NHS England pledges £10m for indemnity scheme
The NHS is pouring millions into a winter indemnity scheme which will allow – and encourage – GPs to take on additional work and extended keep reading
Health Tech
Future fit? Overcoming challenges to healthcare with a digital practice
General practice is under pressure – and so, too, are those who work within it. Technology is being championed as a solution as the NHS keep reading
Management
Northern Ireland’s general practices in a worst state ever, claims senior doctor
Stepping down from his role as chair of the BMA Northern Ireland’s GP committee, Dr Tom Black has laid bare his thoughts on the state keep reading
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UK healthcare is ‘entering the era of self-service and mobility of data’
Sarah Wilkinson has described the near future of the NHS as “the era of self-service” at a conference this week According to Digital Health, the keep reading
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Healthwatch encourages UK to speak out on the future of the NHS
Healthwatch is asking the UK public to have its say regarding what they want from GPs, hospitals and other care organisations in the near future keep reading
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SBRI Healthcare projects save the NHS millions
SBRI projects have saved the NHS millions – and are expected to save billions more in the future An independent review has highlighted how the keep reading
Health Tech
£20bn NHS boost must prioritise safety, says Labour
Labour is urging UK ministers to ensure NHS spending is prioritised correctly, particularly regarding the upcoming £20bn boost As reported by PoliticsHome, health bosses across keep reading
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Brexit stalemate ‘does nothing to ease the uncertainty felt by health professionals’
The concept of a no-deal Brexit is becoming more concerning – and more realistic – by the day. It’s imperative for the protection of our keep reading