28 May 2021

The BMA has called for the CQC to reconsider its ‘crude’ inspection rating system in response to the regulator’s publication of a new strategy.

27 May 2021

The Government lacked a plan for shielding when the Covid pandemic became a fact, even after it had decided it was necessary, its former chief advisor Dominic Cummings has sensationally suggested.

26 May 2021

Dr Ed Turnham argues that technological advances are not a threat to the profession, but allow GPs to provide better access, and even better continuity of care Last month, the RCGP said it was ‘not convinced the ‘total triage’ model should be the default for all practices once social distancing measures are lifted.

26 May 2021

New automatic extractions of data from GP-held patient records, due to come into force in early summer, are ‘far bigger’ and ‘more intrusive’ than care.

24 May 2021

When NHS England instructed GPs to grant all patients face-to-face appointments when requested, it lost much of the profession’s goodwill.

21 May 2021

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21 May 2021

21 May 2021

Exclusive NHS England will not enforce its new guidance on face-to-face appointments, although CCGs may, Pulse has learned.

20 May 2021

GP practices should not limit access to e-consultation forms at evenings and weekends because it will be less convenient for patients and reduce patient satisfaction, updated guidance from NHS England states.

20 May 2021