All GPs expected to sign up to ‘network contracts’
In its long-term plan, published today, NHS England has said individual GP practices “will enter into a network contract, as … Read more
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NHS Digital paid management consultants £1.2m for advice on GP IT overhaul
Full story in Pulse, 30 October 2018 NHS Digital has paid management consultants £1.2m to assist with its overhaul of … Read more
The brand new £24m health centre that will NEVER be used by NHS patients
A brand new £24m health centre is to be converted straight into offices without ever opening to patients – because … Read more
NHS watchdog warns good healthcare is becoming more of a postcode lottery
Full story in The Guardian, 11 October 2018 Patients in England are increasingly being subjected to “care injustice” in which … Read more
NHS must follow the lead of driverless cars and embrace technology – even if it doesn’t work perfectly, Health Secretary says
Full story in The Telegraph, 3 October 2018 The NHS must follow the lead of driverless cars and embrace technology – … Read more
‘Unmanageable’ GP workload putting patients at risk, says partnership review
Full story in Pulse, 2 October 2018 GP workload is rising to the point where it ‘verging on unmanageable’ and … Read more
Advert for GP access smartphone app banned by watchdog
Full story in The Guardian, 3 October 2018 A watchdog has banned adverts for a smartphone app that promises to … Read more
Over 750 practices across UK could close as GPs leave profession, warns RCGP
Full story in Pulse, 28 September 2018 Over 750 practices could close within the next five years because they are … Read more
Major GP provider partners with Push Doctor app
Full story in HSJ: 11 September 2018 One of the largest GP partnerships in England has brought on Push Doctor … Read more
‘Grossly underfunded’ practices unable to compete with online providers, warn GPs
Full story in The Guardian, 30 August 2018 Private online providers are creating competition between NHS practices that is threatening … Read more