One in five London practices could close, warn LMCs
Almost one million people in London could lose their GP in the next three years, an LMC survey of GP … Read more
Quality of care
GP contraceptive services cuts are ‘impacting on patient care’
Public health experts have warned that cuts to GP-run contraceptive and sexual health services will lead to worse access and … Read more
Leaked report reveals scale of crisis in England’s mental health services
A leaked report by a government taskforce has painted a devastating picture of England’s mental health services, revealing that the … Read more
How councils are cutting GP sexual health services
A number of local authorities are changing the way sexual health services are provided, which is likely to lead to … Read more
GP contraceptive services cut as councils target public health budgets
Local councils in England are scaling back GP-run contraceptive and sexual health services under a new wave of cost-saving plans … Read more
The King’s fund 2016 : What the planning guidance means for the NHS
At a time when the NHS is planning for 2016/17 and beyond, this briefing considers some of the key publications … Read more
East Sussex budget cuts and 3.99% tax rise backed
Spending plans that will see about £20m of cuts and a 3.99% increase in council tax have been approved. Conservative-run … Read more
Surge in privatisation threatening free NHS treatment, unions say
With contracts worth £5.5bn going to private firms, health sector unions warn of slide to US-style system in which level … Read more
BDA General Secretary joins health union leaders in condemning the Government’s failed NHS privatisation experiment
In a joint letter to the Guardian published on 8th February , leaders of unions representing over one million health … Read more
100 GPs sign letter on Pulse telling Prime Minister general practice is ‘not safe’
Over 100 GPs have co-signed a letter warning Prime Minister David Cameron that general practice is no longer safe for … Read more