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Newly approved Novavax Covid jab ‘should replace’ Pfizer and Moderna next winter

UK regulators have approved the Novavax Covid vaccine after a series of delays to the approval process.

03 February 2022

Government to review ‘future’ of NHS Health Checks, White Paper reveals

The Government’s ‘levelling up’ White Paper has revealed that it will review the ‘future’ of the NHS Health Check scheme.

03 February 2022

CQC’s first 40 GP access inspections found ‘no issues’ at any practice

The CQC has carried out 40 general practice inspections focused on patient access to date – finding there were ‘no current issues’ at any practice.

03 February 2022

Regulations requiring GPs and staff to be vaccinated against Covid-19 set to be revoked

GPs and their patient-facing staff will no longer be required to be vaccinated against Covid-19 by 1 April, the health secretary has announced.

01 February 2022

Nearly 60% of GPs in favour of NHS Covid vaccine mandate

Exclusive Well over half of GPs are in favour of the NHS Covid vaccine mandate, according to a Pulse survey.

31 January 2022

CQC to restart ‘risk of harm’ GP practice inspections

The CQC will expand its inspection remit from next week to include GP practices where there is ‘evidence that people are at risk of harm’.

27 January 2022

Health secretary proposes ‘national vaccination service’ to relieve GPs

A ‘national vaccination service’ is required to ensure GPs are not asked to stop routine care again, health secretary Sajid Javid has told MPs.

26 January 2022

LMCs say GP staff resigning ahead of Covid vaccine mandate

GP practice staff are resigning or looking for other employment ahead of the Covid vaccine mandate coming into force in England, according to LMCs.

25 January 2022

3,000 GP staff could be lost to Covid vaccine mandate, estimates Government

England’s Covid vaccine mandate could mean 3,000 GP staff have to be removed from patient-facing roles, the Government has estimated.

24 January 2022