GPs write to CCG to say they are stopping all ‘unfunded’ work
…ear care, ECGs and 24 hour blood pressure monitoring. It comes as Dr Chaand Nagpaul identified the withdrawal of non-contractual work as a potential legal form of action that practices…
…ear care, ECGs and 24 hour blood pressure monitoring. It comes as Dr Chaand Nagpaul identified the withdrawal of non-contractual work as a potential legal form of action that practices…
Every three years, the US-based Commonwealth Fund coordinates a survey of general practitioners (GPs) and primary care physicians across 11 countries. This report provides UK-focused analysis by the Health Foundation…
…weeks. Research shows a rising demand which is forcing 34% of people to wait a week or more for a consultation. It suggests that general practice is at “breaking point”….
Funding for NHS trusts to provide mental health services has fallen by more than 8% in real terms over the course of this parliament, according to research by Community Care…
…health and social care; Increased efficiency of back-office services; Development of community hubs to act as multi-disciplinary centres for the frail and elderly; Reduction in A&E visits and hospital admissions…
…revelation by the HSJ. This clumsy propaganda intervention follows the ridicule on social media on August 20 when Health Secretary Sajid Javid claimed to be opening one of the Johnson…
…the rollout of what have been dubbed “care traffic control centres”. These centres bring together the NHS, community, housing and charity teams to help co-ordinate support for those patients who…
…argued there would still be an increase in the number of people claiming Personal Independence Payments (PIP), with support going to those in greatest need. For full story see www.cot.co.uk…
…to be able to come clean and admit it can’t cope says GMB. Bullying, a lack of breaks and enforcing additional hours are the latest tools used by Coperforma in…
The government is ‘relaxed’ about the crisis in general practice because it thinks Labour can’t win the general election, a former GP and health commentator has said. Former GP Dr…