GPs to deliver ‘major expansion’ of flu scheme as parts of QOF restored

GPs have been told to ‘gear up for a major expansion of the winter flu programme’ as part of the QOF for 2020/21, as well as focus on restoring care for early cancer diagnosis and people with learning disabilities.

10 July 2020

BMA seeking clarification on NHS 111 direct booking into GP slots

The BMA is seeking ‘urgent clarification’ from NHS England after emergency coronavirus regulations regarding extended NHS 111 direct booking into practices lapsed.

09 July 2020

More patients struggle to get through to GP practices by phone

Fewer patients are finding it easy to get through to their GP practice via telephone, according the latest GP Patient Survey.

09 July 2020

Winter warning as ‘35,000’ respiratory diagnoses ‘delayed due to pandemic’

Patients with respiratory disease have been overlooked during the Covid-19 pandemic, with the NHS storing up problems for the winter months, a group of experts including the RCGP has warned.

09 July 2020

Look beyond the frills to choose the best tech tools for your practice

08 July 2020

This crisis offers the chance for a radical change of mindset

08 July 2020

Cancer referrals inappropriately rejected during pandemic, say quarter of GPs

GPs report having cancer referrals ‘inappropriately’ turned down by hospitals during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to new findings from Cancer Research UK (CRUK).

08 July 2020

Influential MPs demand Government action plan on PPE within two months

The Public Accounts Committee has given the Department of Health and Social Care two months to report back with a plan to ensure PPE provision during a second Covid-19 spike.

08 July 2020