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More GPs and practice staff accept Covid jab than hospital workers

GP practice uptake of the Covid vaccine exceeds that of trust staff by more than 10 percentage points, data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has shown.

13 October 2021

GP Covid vaccine sites to deliver Moderna jabs from this week

The Moderna Covid vaccine will be rolled out to GP-led sites from this week, although not all PCNs will be included, NHS England has said.

12 October 2021

Government considering extension of free PPE for GPs until March 2023

The Government is considering extending its free personal protective equipment (PPE) scheme for GPs for a further 12 months.

08 October 2021

GP Covid vaccine sites to make ‘security plan’ against undercover protestors

GP-led Covid vaccine sites should review their ‘security plans’ and be aware of undercover protestors, NHS England has said.

08 October 2021

Government launches vaccine push as public ‘underestimate’ winter threat

The Government has today launched a new campaign urging people to come forward for flu and Covid jabs ‘as soon as possible’ when eligible.

08 October 2021

GPs will be asked to ‘clinically review’ Covid Pass exemption applications

GPs and specialists will have to ‘clinically review’ each and every application for a Covid vaccination exemption, the Government has said.

01 October 2021

Winter is coming

Emma Wilkinson looks at the factors that could make the winter ahead the worst ever for the NHS This winter will be ‘like no other’.

29 September 2021

GPs given 12-week respite before certifying care home jab exemptions

Care home workers who are medically exempt from having a Covid-19 jab will be able to self-certify on a temporary basis, new guidance has said.

28 September 2021

New primary care and vaccines ministers in cabinet reshuffle

Conservative MP Maria Caulfield has been named the new minister for public health and primary care as part of Boris Johnson’s recent cabinet reshuffle.

27 September 2021

GPs told to ensure remaining at-risk 12-15s get Covid vaccine by the end of this month

GPs have been given a deadline of Monday next week (27 September) to identify remaining vulnerable 12-15s, so they can receive their Covid jab by the end of the month (30 September).

21 September 2021