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People with adult-onset type 1 diabetes face increased risk of CVD, study finds

People with adult-onset type 1 diabetes face increased risk of CVD, study finds

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Late-life depression associated with increased risk of dementia

Late-life depression associated with increased risk of dementia

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Over 1,600 GPs miss out on pension tax compensation due to ‘admin failures’

Over 1,600 GPs miss out on pension tax compensation due to ‘admin failures’

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Claiming physician associates are trained in ‘medical model’ is ‘misleading’, says BMA

Claiming physician associates are trained in ‘medical model’ is ‘misleading’, says BMA

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FTP decisions will be more ‘consistent’ thanks to updated guidance, GMC claims

FTP decisions will be more ‘consistent’ thanks to updated guidance, GMC claims

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Exclusive: One in six ICBs reduced LES funding for GP practices last year

Exclusive: One in six ICBs reduced LES funding for GP practices last year

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Using AI to simplify clinic letters for patients can free up GP time, study finds

Using AI to simplify clinic letters for patients can free up GP time, study finds

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Long-term use of antidepressants associated with higher risk of withdrawal symptoms

Long-term use of antidepressants associated with higher risk of withdrawal symptoms

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CQC tells GP practices to ignore some scores on draft reports due to IT issues

CQC tells GP practices to ignore some scores on draft reports due to IT issues

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GPs need to engage with obesity management as weight-loss jabs are rolled out, say researchers

GPs need to engage with obesity management as weight-loss jabs are rolled out, say researchers

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Health commissioners ‘failed’ to assess risks of closing homeless GP practice

Health commissioners ‘failed’ to assess risks of closing homeless GP practice

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EMIS postpones system maintenance following GP concerns

EMIS postpones system maintenance following GP concerns

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BMA leaders to debate ‘prioritising’ UK medical graduates for foundation programmes

BMA leaders to debate ‘prioritising’ UK medical graduates for foundation programmes

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ICBs across the country plan mergers to cut running costs

ICBs across the country plan mergers to cut running costs

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More than half of GPs want to see staff costs ringfenced in new GMS contract

More than half of GPs want to see staff costs ringfenced in new GMS contract

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GPs can expect ‘certainty’ from physician associate review at end of June

GPs can expect ‘certainty’ from physician associate review at end of June

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Capita slammed by former home secretary over ‘unacceptable’ GP pension errors

Capita slammed by former home secretary over ‘unacceptable’ GP pension errors

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ICB imposes GP call response targets as part of £6.6m access funding

ICB imposes GP call response targets as part of £6.6m access funding

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NHS App prescription tracking goes live for 1,500 pharmacies

NHS App prescription tracking goes live for 1,500 pharmacies

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NI to get first obesity management service to support weight-loss medication roll out

NI to get first obesity management service to support weight-loss medication roll out

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Welsh Government accepts DDRB recommendation on GP pay uplift

Welsh Government accepts DDRB recommendation on GP pay uplift

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England GPs to receive 4% pay uplift backdated to April

England GPs to receive 4% pay uplift backdated to April

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GPs face loss of referral option for non-specific cancer symptoms

GPs face loss of referral option for non-specific cancer symptoms

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Women with dense breasts ‘should have additional cancer screening tests’

Women with dense breasts ‘should have additional cancer screening tests’

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GP concern over EMIS maintenance on day after bank holiday

GP concern over EMIS maintenance on day after bank holiday

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Involve private providers in weight loss jab rollout, urges think tank

Involve private providers in weight loss jab rollout, urges think tank

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GPs face loss of referral option for non-specific cancer symptoms

GPs face loss of referral option for non-specific cancer symptoms

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Women with dense breasts ‘should have additional cancer screening tests’

Women with dense breasts ‘should have additional cancer screening tests’

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GP concern over EMIS maintenance on day after bank holiday

GP concern over EMIS maintenance on day after bank holiday

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Involve private providers in weight loss jab rollout, urges think tank

Involve private providers in weight loss jab rollout, urges think tank

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GP surgery vandalised twice in one week

GP surgery vandalised twice in one week

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ICB abandons controversial plans to cut GP out-of-hours following criticism

ICB abandons controversial plans to cut GP out-of-hours following criticism

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UK to launch ‘world-first’ gonorrhoea vaccine programme

UK to launch ‘world-first’ gonorrhoea vaccine programme

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Up to 1,000 GP registrars face unemployment this summer, BMA warns Streeting

Up to 1,000 GP registrars face unemployment this summer, BMA warns Streeting

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PCNs are replacing non-GP ARRS staff with GPs, Pulse survey reveals

PCNs are replacing non-GP ARRS staff with GPs, Pulse survey reveals

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GPs reporting all cases of underage sexual activity will ‘damage’ trust, BMA warns

GPs reporting all cases of underage sexual activity will ‘damage’ trust, BMA warns

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GP-led talking therapies could reduce PTSD symptoms in critically ill patients

GP-led talking therapies could reduce PTSD symptoms in critically ill patients

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GP contract imposed by health minister for the first time in Northern Ireland

GP contract imposed by health minister for the first time in Northern Ireland

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GPs could be liable for third-party errors in patient records, BMA warns

GPs could be liable for third-party errors in patient records, BMA warns

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GP practices asked to identify undiagnosed infected blood scandal patients

GP practices asked to identify undiagnosed infected blood scandal patients

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Community nurses call for more ‘GP back-up’ in palliative care decisions

Community nurses call for more ‘GP back-up’ in palliative care decisions

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GPs to be given say on their priorities for wholesale new GMS contract

GPs to be given say on their priorities for wholesale new GMS contract

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BMA and RCGP call on Government to outlaw physical punishment of children

BMA and RCGP call on Government to outlaw physical punishment of children

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Paxlovid eligibility withdrawn by NICE for over-70s, diabetes and obesity

Paxlovid eligibility withdrawn by NICE for over-70s, diabetes and obesity

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BMA raises concern about GP trainees spending less time with patients

BMA raises concern about GP trainees spending less time with patients

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Neighbourhood teams could see hospitals bolster struggling GP practices

Neighbourhood teams could see hospitals bolster struggling GP practices

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Estimated 1.5m UK citizens used weight-loss jabs in March

Estimated 1.5m UK citizens used weight-loss jabs in March

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Exclusive: One in four GPs prepared to assist patients seeking assisted dying

Exclusive: One in four GPs prepared to assist patients seeking assisted dying

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GP networks underspent on ARRS by £88m, new data shows

GP networks underspent on ARRS by £88m, new data shows

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Nearly 100% of Northern Irish GPs vote to reject Government’s contract offer

Nearly 100% of Northern Irish GPs vote to reject Government’s contract offer

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GP threatened with performers list removal due to only working for ambulance trust

GP threatened with performers list removal due to only working for ambulance trust

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MPs criticise Government’s lack of a clear plan for NHS England’s abolition

MPs criticise Government’s lack of a clear plan for NHS England’s abolition

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High-profile court case over GMC physician associate scope begins

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Many people with ketamine addiction do not seek GP help despite high levels of need

Many people with ketamine addiction do not seek GP help despite high levels of need

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Government commits to reforming GMC after years of delays

Government commits to reforming GMC after years of delays

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Quarter of GPs would strongly support NHS prostate cancer screening

Quarter of GPs would strongly support NHS prostate cancer screening

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Capita to run GP support services for another three years

Capita to run GP support services for another three years

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Diabetes in pregnancy associated with increased risk of autism and ADHD

Diabetes in pregnancy associated with increased risk of autism and ADHD

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GPs vote in favour of defining ‘core’ services and demanding payment for extra work

GPs vote in favour of defining ‘core’ services and demanding payment for extra work

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GPs criticise juniors for ‘protectionist policy’ against international graduates

GPs criticise juniors for ‘protectionist policy’ against international graduates

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BMA instructed to launch defamation case around ‘vexatious complaints’

BMA instructed to launch defamation case around ‘vexatious complaints’

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GP leaders call on Treasury to permanently resolve NICs issue

GP leaders call on Treasury to permanently resolve NICs issue

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GPs ‘working for free’ to stay on performers list, says BMA

GPs ‘working for free’ to stay on performers list, says BMA

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CQC appoints first primary care chief inspector after damning report

CQC appoints first primary care chief inspector after damning report

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BMA reveals ‘heartbreaking’ stories of GP unemployment

BMA reveals ‘heartbreaking’ stories of GP unemployment

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Majority of eligible patients yet to come forward for Spring Covid vaccination

Majority of eligible patients yet to come forward for Spring Covid vaccination

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BMA launches ‘value of a GP’ campaign to make case for investment

BMA launches ‘value of a GP’ campaign to make case for investment

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All GP practices to be trained in supporting veterans in £1.8m programme

All GP practices to be trained in supporting veterans in £1.8m programme

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Capsule sponge test can help GPs find patients with oesophageal cancer

Capsule sponge test can help GPs find patients with oesophageal cancer

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ICBs could hand over some functions to neighbourhood teams, NHSE proposes

ICBs could hand over some functions to neighbourhood teams, NHSE proposes

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Linzagolix approved as second at-home treatment option for endometriosis

Linzagolix approved as second at-home treatment option for endometriosis

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All-day online consultations will only cause ‘temporary’ GP demand spike, says BMA

All-day online consultations will only cause ‘temporary’ GP demand spike, says BMA

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NHSE will soon instruct GPs to release anonymised patient data for research

NHSE will soon instruct GPs to release anonymised patient data for research

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BMA warns GPs of AI risks as regulation currently in ‘state of flux’

BMA warns GPs of AI risks as regulation currently in ‘state of flux’

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Researchers find many more ME/CFS patients in England than previously reported

Researchers find many more ME/CFS patients in England than previously reported

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Former Lib Dem leader calls out ICB decision to cut minor injury LES

Former Lib Dem leader calls out ICB decision to cut minor injury LES

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GP who recorded ‘untrue’ QOF information suspended for three months

GP who recorded ‘untrue’ QOF information suspended for three months

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Public did not understand need to report lateral flow test results in pandemic

Public did not understand need to report lateral flow test results in pandemic

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First UKHSA report on health inequalities highlights large NHS bill from deprivation

First UKHSA report on health inequalities highlights large NHS bill from deprivation

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AI scan of patient records could boost early lung cancer diagnosis, researchers say

AI scan of patient records could boost early lung cancer diagnosis, researchers say

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More than four in 10 GP practices are still limiting daily patient contacts

More than four in 10 GP practices are still limiting daily patient contacts

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AI skin cancer triage given conditional green light by NICE

AI skin cancer triage given conditional green light by NICE

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RCGP defends GPs as survey shows quarter of patients found ‘errors’ in their record

RCGP defends GPs as survey shows quarter of patients found ‘errors’ in their record

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‘Significant’ changes to childhood vaccination schedule announced

‘Significant’ changes to childhood vaccination schedule announced

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ONS data suggests one in five deaths in 2023 were ‘avoidable’

ONS data suggests one in five deaths in 2023 were ‘avoidable’

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ICB plans to cut GP OOH and direct money to deprived practices

ICB plans to cut GP OOH and direct money to deprived practices

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NICE recommends artificial intelligence tools for use in NHS talking therapies

NICE recommends artificial intelligence tools for use in NHS talking therapies

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GMC approves 33 physician associate courses

GMC approves 33 physician associate courses

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Final NICE falls guideline opens up for range of professionals to do home assessments

Final NICE falls guideline opens up for range of professionals to do home assessments

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Aggressive hypertension targeting lowers dementia risk, finds large study

Aggressive hypertension targeting lowers dementia risk, finds large study

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Health boards given three months to boost A&G strategy and cut GP referrals

Health boards given three months to boost A&G strategy and cut GP referrals

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GPs celebrate £14m LES funding boost following collective action

GPs celebrate £14m LES funding boost following collective action

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BMA threatens Scottish Government with ‘formal dispute’ over GP underfunding

BMA threatens Scottish Government with ‘formal dispute’ over GP underfunding

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Afternoon asthma inhaler dose may be key to better night-time symptoms

Afternoon asthma inhaler dose may be key to better night-time symptoms

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Man arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after GP surgery window smashed

Man arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after GP surgery window smashed

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GP liability warning as health secretary pushes use of AI in NHS

GP liability warning as health secretary pushes use of AI in NHS

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MHRA issues safety warning on overuse of SABA inhalers

MHRA issues safety warning on overuse of SABA inhalers

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No extra testing required for notifying chickenpox cases, guidance confirms

No extra testing required for notifying chickenpox cases, guidance confirms

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GMC publishes new guidance for doctors supervising physician associates

GMC publishes new guidance for doctors supervising physician associates

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Supervised peanut therapy can help overcome allergy in adults

Supervised peanut therapy can help overcome allergy in adults

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GP leaders to debate medical record keeping for transgender patients

GP leaders to debate medical record keeping for transgender patients

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GPs could demand payment for any new work transferred from hospitals

GPs could demand payment for any new work transferred from hospitals

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Government seeks GP views to underpin first-ever men’s health strategy

Government seeks GP views to underpin first-ever men’s health strategy

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GPs should be paid for ARRS staff supervision, says think tank

GPs should be paid for ARRS staff supervision, says think tank

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GP practices in one more area told to limit NHS Health Checks

GP practices in one more area told to limit NHS Health Checks

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Coroner concerns over large GP provider’s use of ‘call centres’

Coroner concerns over large GP provider’s use of ‘call centres’

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Additional roles expansion has not improved GP patient satisfaction, report finds

Additional roles expansion has not improved GP patient satisfaction, report finds

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DHSC appoints former Operose CEO as top civil servant

DHSC appoints former Operose CEO as top civil servant

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GPs earning over £163,000 must declare income by end of April

GPs earning over £163,000 must declare income by end of April

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GPs in deprived areas earn £5,500 less a year on average

GPs in deprived areas earn £5,500 less a year on average

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GPs ‘lose faith’ in blood testing provider amid ‘inaccurate’ results claims

GPs ‘lose faith’ in blood testing provider amid ‘inaccurate’ results claims

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Liver disease deaths surge while other illnesses decline, finds analysis

Liver disease deaths surge while other illnesses decline, finds analysis

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More than half of GPs reduced their sessions due to work-related stress

More than half of GPs reduced their sessions due to work-related stress

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Free Pulse virtual events to feature oncology, dermatology and women’s health

Free Pulse virtual events to feature oncology, dermatology and women’s health

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High Court sides with GMC on physician associate regulation case

High Court sides with GMC on physician associate regulation case

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Troponin measure needed to accurately predict cardiovascular risk, say researchers

Troponin measure needed to accurately predict cardiovascular risk, say researchers

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ICBs told to mine new GP practice dataset for ‘unwarranted variation’

ICBs told to mine new GP practice dataset for ‘unwarranted variation’

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LMCs instruct BMA to organise ‘peaceful’ GP protests

LMCs instruct BMA to organise ‘peaceful’ GP protests

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More outpatient care should shift to general practice, say hospital doctor leaders

More outpatient care should shift to general practice, say hospital doctor leaders

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Northern Ireland GPs given contract offer vote as BMA negotiations stall

Northern Ireland GPs given contract offer vote as BMA negotiations stall

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Only a third of GPs have confidence in the GMC and even fewer in the FTP process

Only a third of GPs have confidence in the GMC and even fewer in the FTP process

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Saliva test for prostate cancer risk is more accurate for screening, study suggests

Saliva test for prostate cancer risk is more accurate for screening, study suggests

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ICB replacing GP-led OOH provider with private company denies ‘cost-cutting’ claims

ICB replacing GP-led OOH provider with private company denies ‘cost-cutting’ claims

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Poor co-ordination across NHS for long-term conditions ‘harming patients’

Poor co-ordination across NHS for long-term conditions ‘harming patients’

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NHS-specific barcode to ensure prompt delivery of appointment letters

NHS-specific barcode to ensure prompt delivery of appointment letters

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GP practice closed after manager ‘failed to pay’ over £75,000 into staff pensions

GP practice closed after manager ‘failed to pay’ over £75,000 into staff pensions

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NHSE issues warning to GPs about transgender children shared care prescribing

NHSE issues warning to GPs about transgender children shared care prescribing

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NHS England hails progress on referral waiting times

NHS England hails progress on referral waiting times

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RCGP clarifies GP role in providing transgender care in new position statement

RCGP clarifies GP role in providing transgender care in new position statement

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NHS England strikes deal to maintain GP access to inclisiran until end of 2027

NHS England strikes deal to maintain GP access to inclisiran until end of 2027

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GPs need better tools to target antibiotic prescribing, say researchers

GPs need better tools to target antibiotic prescribing, say researchers

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GMC spent over £55,000 so far on legal action resulting from PA regulation

GMC spent over £55,000 so far on legal action resulting from PA regulation

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UKHSA warns of worrying rises in infectious diseases since Covid pandemic

UKHSA warns of worrying rises in infectious diseases since Covid pandemic

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GP practice introduces car parking charges to remain viable

GP practice introduces car parking charges to remain viable

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BMA wants wholesale new GP contract to be agreed ‘by end of 2026’

BMA wants wholesale new GP contract to be agreed ‘by end of 2026’

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Children and babies with pneumonia should have antibiotics for three days only, says NICE

Children and babies with pneumonia should have antibiotics for three days only, says NICE

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GP premises owner to be sold to US private firms in £1.6bn deal

GP premises owner to be sold to US private firms in £1.6bn deal

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Mpox case reported in England with no travel or close contact history

Mpox case reported in England with no travel or close contact history

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ICB invests £2m into general practice following collective action

ICB invests £2m into general practice following collective action

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Routine asthma test reliability varies according to time and season, study finds

Routine asthma test reliability varies according to time and season, study finds

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GPs urged to share views on medical training as part of NHS England review

GPs urged to share views on medical training as part of NHS England review

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Health secretary in favour of prostate cancer screening programme, MPs told

Health secretary in favour of prostate cancer screening programme, MPs told

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Physician associate review chair to speak at Pulse LIVE Birmingham

Physician associate review chair to speak at Pulse LIVE Birmingham

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Researchers find strong evidence that shingles vaccine reduces dementia risk

Researchers find strong evidence that shingles vaccine reduces dementia risk

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Over 1,500 GPs hired under ARRS since October, data shows

Over 1,500 GPs hired under ARRS since October, data shows

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BMA demands right for GP partners to ‘legally participate’ in industrial action

BMA demands right for GP partners to ‘legally participate’ in industrial action

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Long Covid and ME patients report delays in diagnosis and low satisfaction

Long Covid and ME patients report delays in diagnosis and low satisfaction

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Updated risk score better for identifying frailty, research shows

Updated risk score better for identifying frailty, research shows

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Pulse to launch new podcast for GPs on Monday

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GPs to identify patients for Government’s back-to-work scheme

GPs to identify patients for Government’s back-to-work scheme

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Over 18,500 GPs missing pension records due to admin failures, claims BMA

Over 18,500 GPs missing pension records due to admin failures, claims BMA

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40% of patients wait ‘too long’ for community mental health services, warns CQC

40% of patients wait ‘too long’ for community mental health services, warns CQC

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GPs still write majority of fit notes despite reforms, finds Government evaluation

GPs still write majority of fit notes despite reforms, finds Government evaluation

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Not all physician associate courses are meeting standards, GMC tells safety review

Not all physician associate courses are meeting standards, GMC tells safety review

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A third more cases of atrial fibrillation identified in GP than hospital records

A third more cases of atrial fibrillation identified in GP than hospital records

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BMA submits 600 serious PA incidents to safety review

BMA submits 600 serious PA incidents to safety review

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Order more chest X-rays for better lung cancer outcomes, GP research suggests

Order more chest X-rays for better lung cancer outcomes, GP research suggests

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Pulse PCN now has its own dedicated website

Pulse PCN now has its own dedicated website

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New asthma QOF targets reconciled with NICE guidance

New asthma QOF targets reconciled with NICE guidance

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Satisfaction with GP services falls again to 31%, national survey finds

Satisfaction with GP services falls again to 31%, national survey finds

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A&G must not replace cancer referrals, NHS England reminds ICBs

A&G must not replace cancer referrals, NHS England reminds ICBs

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GPs affected by pension remedy face financial difficulties due to admin delays

GPs affected by pension remedy face financial difficulties due to admin delays

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GPs to prescribe Mounjaro from late June to ‘prioritised’ patient cohorts

GPs to prescribe Mounjaro from late June to ‘prioritised’ patient cohorts

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CQC spent £99m on ‘failed’ transformation programme

CQC spent £99m on ‘failed’ transformation programme

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Community pharmacy deal worth £3bn will ‘free up GP time’, says Government

Community pharmacy deal worth £3bn will ‘free up GP time’, says Government

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Scotland’s GP plan is failing to deliver while real-terms funding falls, finds watchdog

Scotland’s GP plan is failing to deliver while real-terms funding falls, finds watchdog

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GPs still waiting for payment under ICB A&G scheme after two years

GPs still waiting for payment under ICB A&G scheme after two years

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Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea cases on the rise in England

Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea cases on the rise in England

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Take Pulse’s survey for a chance to win £200 and influence the debate

Take Pulse’s survey for a chance to win £200 and influence the debate

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Government must remove ‘micro’ GP incentives such as ARRS, says think tank

Government must remove ‘micro’ GP incentives such as ARRS, says think tank

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NHS software provider to pay £3m ICO fine over patient data hack

NHS software provider to pay £3m ICO fine over patient data hack

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GPs to receive £20 for ‘each episode of care’, confirms A&G enhanced service

GPs to receive £20 for ‘each episode of care’, confirms A&G enhanced service

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GPs told to continue local collective action following private special LMC conference

GPs told to continue local collective action following private special LMC conference

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Proportion of NHS budget spent on mental health to be cut next year

Proportion of NHS budget spent on mental health to be cut next year

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NHSE abolition is an ‘opportunity’ to progress GP contract reform, says BMA

NHSE abolition is an ‘opportunity’ to progress GP contract reform, says BMA

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GPs to report eight additional notifiable diseases to enhance surveillance

GPs to report eight additional notifiable diseases to enhance surveillance

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NHS told to stop issuing new records to young patients who change gender

NHS told to stop issuing new records to young patients who change gender

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RSV vaccination sees 30% drop in hospitalisations in older people

RSV vaccination sees 30% drop in hospitalisations in older people

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Government faces potential legal action over NICs hike for care providers

Government faces potential legal action over NICs hike for care providers

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Pulse journalist wins prestigious award for GP campaigning

Pulse journalist wins prestigious award for GP campaigning

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GP role in fit-note process ‘questionable’, suggests Government review

GP role in fit-note process ‘questionable’, suggests Government review

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Smoking rates increasing in parts of England, experts warn

Smoking rates increasing in parts of England, experts warn

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NHS App saved 400,000 hours of GP time last year, NHS England claims

NHS App saved 400,000 hours of GP time last year, NHS England claims

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ICB withdraws GP contract termination after court ruling

ICB withdraws GP contract termination after court ruling

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NHS figures show further drop in spending on dependency-forming medicines

NHS figures show further drop in spending on dependency-forming medicines

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UK downgrades mpox from ‘high consequence infectious disease’ status

UK downgrades mpox from ‘high consequence infectious disease’ status

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One in four GPs reduced sessions due to pension tax rules, BMA finds

One in four GPs reduced sessions due to pension tax rules, BMA finds

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Former BMA chair among speakers at Pulse LIVE Leeds next month

Former BMA chair among speakers at Pulse LIVE Leeds next month

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GP practices begin facing legal claims from physician associates

GP practices begin facing legal claims from physician associates

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GPs could have to limit NHS Health Checks due to ‘budget constraints’

GPs could have to limit NHS Health Checks due to ‘budget constraints’

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Social media wrongly influencing patients to think they have ADHD, finds study

Social media wrongly influencing patients to think they have ADHD, finds study

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Treat male partners to tackle bacterial vaginosis in women, study suggests

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GP-based chickenpox vaccination programme could be launched next January

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GP practices to be required to keep online consultations ‘open’ during core hours

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Contract details new enhanced service to fund advice and guidance (A&G)

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Large chunk of QOF retired to fund global sum and immunisation fees rise

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New contract removes ARRS GP funding ringfence and increases salaries

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GP practices to publish ‘patient charter’ and receive continuity of care incentive

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GP contract deal to see almost £800m invested into global sum

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UKHSA warns of second surge of norovirus amid record cases

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GP practices face £70k bill to fund national minimum wage changes

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NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard resigns

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GP record data will be used for major conditions research in platform expansion

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Multiple Covid jabs may not be enough for immunocompromised, study finds

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GPs to vote on partners providing ‘minimum’ number of sessions in Wales

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BMA urges GPs to share experiences of working with physician associates

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Over half of ICSs lack spirometry capacity to meet demand

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Welsh Government will not increase GP funding until hospital waiting lists are ‘brought down’

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GPs told to stick to later flu vaccine campaign start for this year

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First randomised trial indicates Wegovy effective for treating alcohol-use disorder

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Government urged to abolish NHS Property Services and write off GP debt

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MHRA opens up for more medicines to become available without a GP prescription

MHRA opens up for more medicines to become available without a GP prescription

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Two GPs posthumously honoured at first-ever LMC awards

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UKHSA declares MMR vaccine catch-up campaign by GPs a success

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Welsh GPs accept contract offer including one-off £23m to ‘stabilise’ practices

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‘Lack of detail’ on £10.5m Scottish GP funding boost to ‘shift care’

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Four in 10 GPs see themselves leaving UK general practice within five years

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NICE approves house dust mite allergy therapy for those with severe symptoms

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Almost half of children batted back to GP after CAMHS referral

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Government rejects call to make OTC medicines free to reduce GP pressure

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Health secretary grilled on further GP redundancy claims

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BMA may stand down A&G collective action if GPs ‘paid fairly’

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25% of patients changed medication following general practice-based pharmacogenetics trial

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Kent and Essex to receive largest share of additional smoking cessation funding

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ICBs told to put in place mitigation plans for pancreatic enzyme medicine shortages

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Over 80% of GPs faced verbal abuse from patients last year, finds survey

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Physician associate body preparing over 180 legal cases against GP practices

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‘Stick together’ to ‘restore general practice as cornerstone of the NHS’, BMA chair tells GPs

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GPs must continue promotion of folic acid in pregnancy after fortification of flour

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Only 8% of Pharmacy First patients are sent back to general practice, says NHSE

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Government unveils first details of next GP contract including extra £889m

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England among countries experiencing steepest rise in bowel cancer in under-50s

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Latest report on child asthma deaths highlights stark impact of deprivation

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Government will not reveal GP funding plans this year, admits Streeting

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Welsh GPs overwhelmingly reject Government contract offer

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GPs face conflicting guidance between QOF and NICE on asthma tests

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Atomoxetine and stimulants best treatments for adult ADHD, study suggests

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Most young people with long Covid recover within two years

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Only just over 300 ARRS GP roles filled, RCGP told

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RCP interim guidance limits PA scope of practice to ‘basic tasks’ during Leng review

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GP practices receive £50,000 for staff wellbeing after racist riots

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Salaried GPs should have 20% pay uplift next year, says BMA

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GP software helped drive up MMR vaccines in area of poor uptake

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High-risk patients to be identified via AI to reduce A&E attendance and GP referrals

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Major GP IT system migration on hold after supplier goes into administration

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GMC framework ‘not fit for purpose’, say doctor leaders as PA regulation begins

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Flu hospitalisations rise steeply as vaccination levels lower than required ‘to protect NHS’

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BMA urges GP practices to give all nursing staff 6% pay rise

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Potential for GP numbers boost as medical schools improve uptake in deprived areas

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Carr-Hill overhaul must consider young deprived patients, says new report

Carr-Hill overhaul must consider young deprived patients, says new report

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Under-18s puberty blocker ban extended indefinitely following expert advice

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Government proposes changes to clarify GP pensionable earning calculations

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Trust GPs to manage funding as they see fit, MPs told

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Unaffordable GP pay rise will negatively impact patient care, NHS England warns

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GPs need women’s health training to end ‘medical misogyny’, say MPs

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Government plans for 2.8% GP pay rise next year

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Scottish GP leaders outline demands to avoid industrial action

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GPs could see exodus of practice nursing staff, warns survey

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GPs could have to pay £20k annually for text messaging amid ICB cost-saving measures

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Funding for GPs in ARRS ‘derisory’ and ‘uncompetitive’, BMA warns

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Childhood vaccines ‘worth £10-15k’ stolen in GP practice break-in

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Government to update NHS workforce plan with focus on GP expansion

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SGLT-2 inhibitors benefit heart failure regardless of diabetes, finds real-world study

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Removing urgent care from GPs could ‘disrupt relationship’ with patients, RCGP warns

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GPs criticised for continuing to call police to attend mental health crises

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Government will not commit to ‘interim action’ ahead of PA safety review

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Opposition parties urge Government to ‘rethink’ NIC rise for GP practices

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GP practice managers and PCN directors could become subject to new regulation

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GMC to make only minor tweaks to PA regulation following lengthy consultation

GMC to make only minor tweaks to PA regulation following lengthy consultation

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Study shows benefits of pharmacy sore throat service over GP consultation

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NICE accepts slower rollout of tirzepatide but GP workload concerns remain

NICE accepts slower rollout of tirzepatide but GP workload concerns remain

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GPs stop system pressure alerts amid poor uptake and disappointing impact

GPs stop system pressure alerts amid poor uptake and disappointing impact

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GPs given go-ahead to prescribe antivirals after uptick in cases of flu

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Locums owed thousands speak out against large GP company

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UK purchases 5m doses of bird flu vaccine in case of human spread

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NHS 10-year plan must commit to a new GP contract, BMA demands

NHS 10-year plan must commit to a new GP contract, BMA demands

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GLP-1 drugs could help people drink less alcohol, research suggests

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GP wins appeal against contract termination over PCN non-cooperation

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Irregular sleep patterns could increase risk of heart attack and stroke

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WHO raises alarm about growing rates of tuberculosis globally

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NHS clinical negligence costs likely to reduce after Treasury decision

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GPs will be consulted on assisted dying laws to establish RCGP position

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Existing asthma drug found to be ‘game-changer’ in asthma and COPD attacks

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RCGP calls for pause to routine CQC inspections

RCGP calls for pause to routine CQC inspections

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MPs back assisted dying bill after debate on role of doctors

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UKHSA issues alert as most healthcare professionals yet to have flu and Covid jab

UKHSA issues alert as most healthcare professionals yet to have flu and Covid jab

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Met police investigating ‘poison pen’ letters criticising GPC chair

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Proportion of children with obesity starting reception rose last year

Proportion of children with obesity starting reception rose last year

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Scottish GP leaders back industrial action ballot

Scottish GP leaders back industrial action ballot

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General practice funding saw 2.5% drop in real terms after Covid

General practice funding saw 2.5% drop in real terms after Covid

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Government launches first-ever men’s health strategy

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GP practices to host job coaches as part of Government plans to reduce unemployment

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UK has more ethnic minority than white doctors for ‘first time’, says GMC

UK has more ethnic minority than white doctors for ‘first time’, says GMC

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AI could provide extra 3.7 million GP appointments each week, says Google

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More than three-quarters of non-cancer opioids are given for musculoskeletal pain

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Medicines shortages ‘increasing tensions’ between GPs and pharmacists

Medicines shortages ‘increasing tensions’ between GPs and pharmacists

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NICE finalises long-awaited joint guidance overhauling asthma care

NICE finalises long-awaited joint guidance overhauling asthma care

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Former health secretaries take swipe at GP leaders during Covid inquiry

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Experts criticise recommendation to withdraw Covid vaccine in pregnancy

Experts criticise recommendation to withdraw Covid vaccine in pregnancy

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Exclusive: GPs ‘alarmed’ as A&G used to downgrade cancer referrals

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GP leaders reject ‘primary care doctor’ roles in general practice

GP leaders reject ‘primary care doctor’ roles in general practice

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GP leaders call for end to CQC one-word ratings of practices

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LMCs demand special conference to escalate steps in tax hike protest

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Stop using ‘workload dump’ A&G pathways, LMCs urge GP practices

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Local leaders urge BMA to ballot GPs on taking ‘more significant’ industrial action

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Return all ARRS funding to core GP contract, England LMCs demand

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GPC chair promotes collective action as health secretary ‘asks for time’ to finalise funding

GPC chair promotes collective action as health secretary ‘asks for time’ to finalise funding

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Shingles jab should be extended to over-80s and younger immunosuppressed

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NHS England reveals more details of ‘red tape challenge’ to cut GP bureaucracy

NHS England reveals more details of ‘red tape challenge’ to cut GP bureaucracy

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NHSE willing to revisit global sum calculations ‘if GP practices share payroll data’

NHSE willing to revisit global sum calculations ‘if GP practices share payroll data’

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‘Flexible’ GP contract needed to develop integrated neighbourhood teams, says report

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Latest UKHSA figures show rise in both antibiotic use and resistance

Latest UKHSA figures show rise in both antibiotic use and resistance

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GP appointed shadow health minister presses Streeting on Budget impact

GP appointed shadow health minister presses Streeting on Budget impact

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GPs and hospitals saw over 140 arson attacks last year

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Thousands of cancers caught early through lung screening, NHS England says

Thousands of cancers caught early through lung screening, NHS England says

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Health secretary launches independent review into safety of physician associates

Health secretary launches independent review into safety of physician associates

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GP who took her own life was suffering ‘work-related stress’

GP who took her own life was suffering ‘work-related stress’

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Fewer than one third of GP partners able to give themselves promised 6% pay rise

Fewer than one third of GP partners able to give themselves promised 6% pay rise

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GPs to prescribe digital therapies for tic disorders, says draft NICE guidance

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BMA demands ‘full transparency’ from GMC on PA scopes of practice

BMA demands ‘full transparency’ from GMC on PA scopes of practice

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LMC leaders demand ringfenced indemnity funding for all GPs

LMC leaders demand ringfenced indemnity funding for all GPs

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Hospitals rarely provide information to GPs about poor prognosis, research shows

Hospitals rarely provide information to GPs about poor prognosis, research shows

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Government to set out NI hike funding arrangements for GPs ‘by the end of the year’

Government to set out NI hike funding arrangements for GPs ‘by the end of the year’

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Women to get reminders and be able to book cancer screening via NHS App

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GPs vote against RCGP’s controversial proposal to change board structure

GPs vote against RCGP’s controversial proposal to change board structure

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Cytisine pill could be added to stop smoking guidelines

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GPs put pressure on ICB with joint approach to collective action

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Northern Ireland GPs denied full 6% DDRB uplift as GP pay rise confirmed in Scotland

Northern Ireland GPs denied full 6% DDRB uplift as GP pay rise confirmed in Scotland

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Folic acid to be added to flour under new UK legislation

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Covid vaccine eligibility should shrink next year as disease becomes endemic, says JCVI

Covid vaccine eligibility should shrink next year as disease becomes endemic, says JCVI

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GPs to offer ultrasound to all patients with suspected endometriosis, confirms NICE

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Physician associates will need ‘individual’ scopes of practice, says GMC chair

Physician associates will need ‘individual’ scopes of practice, says GMC chair

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Pharmacy owners vote in favour of taking collective action

Pharmacy owners vote in favour of taking collective action

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Current funding levels ‘making general practice sick’, Northern Irish GPs suggest

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Hospital providers must sort out working relationships with GPs, says NHS chief

Hospital providers must sort out working relationships with GPs, says NHS chief

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Health secretary to ‘take stock’ of PA role before further expansion

Health secretary to ‘take stock’ of PA role before further expansion

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Streeting pledges to bring hospital waiting times down with league tables

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Two doctors will have to sign off assisted dying under new Bill

Two doctors will have to sign off assisted dying under new Bill

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GPs need ‘swift reassurance’ tax hikes will be covered, BMA tells health secretary

GPs need ‘swift reassurance’ tax hikes will be covered, BMA tells health secretary

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13 PCNs hire GPs via ARRS funding in first weeks of expanded scheme

13 PCNs hire GPs via ARRS funding in first weeks of expanded scheme

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NHS England announces relaunch of anti-smoking pill varenicline

NHS England announces relaunch of anti-smoking pill varenicline

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Regulating PAs will benefit patient care, GMC chair to tell Pulse conference

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Budget changes could cost England’s GP practices £260m, LMCs warn

Budget changes could cost England’s GP practices £260m, LMCs warn

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Adverse effects after prostate cancer treatment ‘substantial and long-lasting’

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RSV and norovirus circulating at high levels for time of year

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BMA joins legal case of GP partner losing contract over refusal to join a PCN

BMA joins legal case of GP partner losing contract over refusal to join a PCN

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Former GPCE chair wins right to bring employment claim against the BMA

Former GPCE chair wins right to bring employment claim against the BMA

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Sharing of GP data is of ‘highest priority’, says Government-commissioned review

Sharing of GP data is of ‘highest priority’, says Government-commissioned review

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Just five minutes of vigorous exercise a day can lower blood pressure

Just five minutes of vigorous exercise a day can lower blood pressure

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NI GPs given extra £3.4m to meet additional demand this winter

NI GPs given extra £3.4m to meet additional demand this winter

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Over 40% of GP practices now limiting appointments as part of collective action

Over 40% of GP practices now limiting appointments as part of collective action

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New NICE guidance clarifies HRT as ‘first line treatment’ for menopause symptoms

New NICE guidance clarifies HRT as ‘first line treatment’ for menopause symptoms

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Streeting will take GP views on National Insurance hike ‘seriously’

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GP who poisoned mother’s partner sentenced to 31 years in prison

GP who poisoned mother’s partner sentenced to 31 years in prison

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GPs asked to check 9k delayed hospital letters for urgent patient information

GPs asked to check 9k delayed hospital letters for urgent patient information

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GPC Wales rejects ‘sub-standard’ GMS contract offer and announces referendum

GPC Wales rejects ‘sub-standard’ GMS contract offer and announces referendum

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England LMCs to consider if ‘more significant’ collective action is needed

England LMCs to consider if ‘more significant’ collective action is needed

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Eight in ten GPs concerned about impact of poverty on patients in coming months

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‘Historic’ legislation to ban smoking laid in Parliament

‘Historic’ legislation to ban smoking laid in Parliament

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GPs asked to help improve recording of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

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Doctors petition GMC to reverse climate change protest sanctions

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BMA asks GPs to write to their MP demanding Budget U-turn

BMA asks GPs to write to their MP demanding Budget U-turn

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GPs have ‘key role’ in suicide prevention for discharged mental health inpatients

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GP leaders demand NI reimbursement as Treasury minister adds to confusion

GP leaders demand NI reimbursement as Treasury minister adds to confusion

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Large variation in GP use of tests before a cancer diagnosis, researchers find

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On-the-day hubs to be expanded in plans to ‘transform’ general practice

On-the-day hubs to be expanded in plans to ‘transform’ general practice

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Health ministers ‘locked in discussions’ over NI reimbursement for GP practices

Health ministers ‘locked in discussions’ over NI reimbursement for GP practices

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First case of Clade Ib mpox variant detected in the UK

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Budget funding must be used to ‘properly’ cover GP indemnity costs, BMA demands

Budget funding must be used to ‘properly’ cover GP indemnity costs, BMA demands

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NHS Employers guidance warns of rapid expansion of PAs in GP practices

NHS Employers guidance warns of rapid expansion of PAs in GP practices

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GPs ‘glaringly absent’ from NHS Budget investment

GPs ‘glaringly absent’ from NHS Budget investment

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Chancellor announces £100m funding for upgrades to GP practices

Chancellor announces £100m funding for upgrades to GP practices

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ICB to spend £10m on plans for radical overhaul of care model

ICB to spend £10m on plans for radical overhaul of care model

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Maternal pertussis vaccination figures show ‘steady’ increase, says UKHSA

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BMA urges locum GPs and registrars to take part in collective action

BMA urges locum GPs and registrars to take part in collective action

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MRA drugs ‘should be considered’ in all patients with heart failure

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NHS software provider could get £6m ICO fine over patient data hack

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GP full-time definition should be six sessions per week, finds new study

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RCGP urges vigilance as GPs ‘targeted’ in racist riots

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GP collective action will have ‘detrimental effect’, says NHS England director

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ICBs told to ensure practices meet contract requirements during GP collective action

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Dementia commission adds high cholesterol and untreated vision loss to risk list

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Private GP provider allowed to keep APMS contracts despite ‘serious breach’

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GP practices incorporated in NHSE’s OPEL framework in one area

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Devolved governments still to confirm 6% DDRB pay uplift for GPs

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Junior doctors offered 22.3% pay rise to end strike action

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DDRB ‘recommends 6% pay rise’ for salaried GPs

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NHS leaders warn of ‘catastrophic’ impact of GP collective action on A&E as ballot closes

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CQC ratings of GP practices ‘lack consistency’, review finds

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‘Final push’ needed to boost GP ballot turnout, says GPC

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CQC is ‘not fit for purpose’, says health secretary

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GP action already starting to be felt, NHS England board hears

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NHSE told to evaluate patient safety risk of online consultation tools used by GPs

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NHS Resolution’s GP negligence claim bill rises to £149m

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NHS workforce goals ‘will fail’ without trainer expansion, GMC warns

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MHRA approves new use of semaglutide for cardiovascular prevention

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GPs left to deal with more than 700,000 unsent hospital letters

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Prepare for ‘whole system impact’ of GP collective action, NHSE tells ICBs

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GPs should refuse to sign new NHSE contracts as part of collective action, says GPC

GPs should refuse to sign new NHSE contracts as part of collective action, says GPC

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Almost all general practice staff have been verbally abused, study finds

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Government must address GP retention and unemployment ‘as priority’, says think-tank

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Lord Darzi must review GP underfunding, say GP leaders

Lord Darzi must review GP underfunding, say GP leaders

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GPC England vision sets goal of one GP per 1,000 patients by 2050

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BMA pushes for new legal structure to limit GP partner liability

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GP practices should move to appointments ‘waiting list system’, BMA recommends

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CQC plans more inspections after admitting botched rollout of new regime

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Streeting ‘defends’ previous Government ban on puberty blockers

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Solicitor fined £15k by tribunal for ‘threatening’ GP practices

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Council concerned as practices ‘can’t afford to employ GPs’

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Renewed call for whooping cough vaccine uptake as cases rise again

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Lord Darzi tasked to lead investigation into ‘state of the NHS’

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Three quarters of patients have ‘good’ GP experience, finds NHS Patient Survey

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CQC sets out how it will inspect PA supervision in GP practices

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Former GP practice staff member pleads guilty to £20k fraud

Former GP practice staff member pleads guilty to £20k fraud

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Health secretary commits to ‘reversing’ GP underfunding on first NHS visit

Health secretary commits to ‘reversing’ GP underfunding on first NHS visit

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Newly-elected Lib Dem MPs to call for emergency health budget

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Labour Government must agree new GP contract, says BMA

Labour Government must agree new GP contract, says BMA

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Labour to bring back former health secretary Alan Milburn in NHS reform role

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Wes Streeting named first Labour health secretary for 14 years

Wes Streeting named first Labour health secretary for 14 years

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Labour to form Government as shadow health secretary narrowly holds on to seat

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BMA drops face-to-face consultations only from GP collective action options

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‘Primary care doctor’ plan will bring ‘demise’ of GP profession, says GPC chair

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Almost 14k doctors urge political leaders to address PA ‘scandal’

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BMA’s PA regulation legal action ‘not even arguable’, claims GMC

BMA’s PA regulation legal action ‘not even arguable’, claims GMC

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NHSE deny claims they tried to ‘frustrate’ GP collective action

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Dr Alan Stout appointed BMA Northern Ireland council chair

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UK to switch to non-polio containing pertussis vaccine for pregnant women

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Ongoing decline in uptake of childhood vaccines, figures suggest

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Practices take urgent collective action to switch off GP Connect update

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GP continuity of care could ‘effectively disappear’ unless action taken

GP continuity of care could ‘effectively disappear’ unless action taken

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Northern Ireland GPC elects new chair

Northern Ireland GPC elects new chair

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Labour pledges to review ARRS and cut GP red tape

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GPs could support almost half of patients to quit antidepressants, finds trial

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CQC chief executive steps down

CQC chief executive steps down

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