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Retired GPs who return to tackle coronavirus will get free indemnity

The Government is to fund indemnity cover for retired doctors who come back to work to boost NHS capacity during the coronavirus (Covid-19) epidemic.

12 March 2020

GPs forced to draw up own emergency plans amid coronavirus confusion

GPs left as ‘sitting ducks’ by a lack of guidance from NHS England on how to manage patients turning up with respiratory symptoms have begun to create their own emergency plans.

12 March 2020

Government sets aside billions to tackle coronavirus in Budget statement

The Government has dedicated an initial £5bn to help the NHS get through the coronavirus outbreak.

11 March 2020

Welsh GPs to receive PPE against coronavirus this week

The Welsh Government will send out packs of face masks, gloves and aprons to GP practices to help protect staff against coronavirus, it has announced.

11 March 2020

GPs must treat any flu-like illness needing hospitalisation as coronavirus

GPs should now treat any flu-like illness requiring hospitalisation as a possible coronavirus (Covid-19) case, regardless of travel history.

10 March 2020

RCGP warns of ‘confusion’ around coronavirus advice to GPs

The RCGP has said there is ‘confusion’ around the advice being given to GPs on triaging potential coronavirus cases.

10 March 2020