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NHS advises ‘total triage’ as GP groups look to limit patient demand

Exclusive NHS England has issued advice for practices to move to a ‘total triage’ services, as LMCs and CCGs are implementing radical changes to GP access.

13 March 2020

GPs self-isolating after confirmed coronavirus cases

A number of GPs and practice staff have been required to self-isolate after coming into contact with patients who have tested positive for coronavirus.

13 March 2020

GPs told how to certify coronavirus deaths

NHS England has clarified to GPs the death certification process in the wake of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.

13 March 2020

LMC advises practices to prepare to suspend all routine appointments

GP practices in Derbyshire are poised to suspend all routine appointments in response to the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, following advice from their LMC.

13 March 2020

Hunt labels UK response to coronavirus pandemic ‘concerning’

The former health secretary has criticised the lack of government action to tackle the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.

13 March 2020

GP told to continue practising after seeing a confirmed coronavirus case

Exclusive A GP has been told by Public Health England to continue working after their patient tested positive for Covid-19.

13 March 2020

Mildly sick people should stay home as coronavirus public risk set to ‘high’

Anyone with a fever or a new cough should self-isolate for seven days to slow the spread of coronavirus, the Government has said.

12 March 2020

Primary care should consult patients remotely, says health secretary

All primary care consultations should be carried out remotely unless there are clinical or practical reasons not to, the health secretary has said.

12 March 2020