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Action to tackle backlogs “vital” to alleviate GP pressures
The Royal College of GPs (RCGPs) has responded to recent reports by the Telegraph on patient delays following GP referral to specialist care RCGPs vice keep reading
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One in eight adults develop symptoms of long COVID
As reported by the bmj, recent research suggests that 12.7% of patients with COVID-19 experience long-term symptoms Using digital questionnaires, researchers in the Netherlands collected keep reading
Compliance
General practice workforce statistics
Did you miss The General Practice Workforce series of official statistics? It presents a snapshot of the general practice workforce in primary care Firstly, some definitions For keep reading
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Mental health volunteer set to cycle 145 miles for charity
As reported by BBC News, Darren Atwood will cycle from London to Melton Mowbray on August 24th The 36-year-old, from Melton, began volunteering at ‘Unlock keep reading
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Sunak’s plan for a £10 missed GP appointment fine
The British Medical Association (BMA) has condemned plans by Rishi Sunak to administer a £10 fine for missing a GP appointment The BMA has said keep reading
Compliance
Restrictions on private practice for GPs
Private practice is significantly restricted for both general and personal medical services contractors. Find out more about those restrictions – as well as information about keep reading
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General practice needs to act now
The replacement of clinical commissioning groups with the integrated care system provides an opportunity for general practice to act CREDIT: This is an edited version keep reading
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RCGPs: Charging for missed appointments will not address intense GP pressures
The vice-chair of the Royal College of GPs (RCGPs) has responded to pledges to introduce charges for missed NHS appointments Dr Gary Howsam said: “GPs keep reading
Health & Patient Care
The rising health danger of extreme heat
As the frequency of heatwaves increases, so does the pressure on individuals and healthcare systems CREDIT: This is an edited version of an article that keep reading
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Junior doctor to take on “ridiculous” and “bonkers” charity triathlon challenge
As reported by BBC News, Meg Pragnell will complete the British triathlon to raise money for the hospice and Alzheimer’s charity that supported her grandparents keep reading