GPs and patients with flu symptoms should ‘stay at home and self-isolate’

GPs and their patients who have flu symptoms should ‘stay at home and self-isolate’ this winter, Public Health England (PHE) has said.

22 September 2020

Can us GPs do more to help during this pandemic?

22 May 2020

Why a good website matters for PCNs and practices

Michael Penston, digital transformation lead for Southampton North PCN, explains how a good website can help a practice or PCN – and how to ensure your website is fit for purpose.

20 June 2024

Myths and facts: HIV

In the third of a new series exploring some common misconceptions about conditions seen in general practice, GP Dr Toni Hazell debunks some myths about HIV – and explains some less well known facts Myths 1.

12 June 2024

Three more babies died from whooping cough in April

Three more babies have been confirmed to have died from whooping cough in April, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said.

06 June 2024

GPs ‘unsurprised’ as IFS report lays bare health under-spending against pledges

Health spending has grown ‘by less than planned’ since the last general election, with cash top-ups ‘insufficient’ to offset inflation, a leading think tank has found.

14 May 2024

Improving the lot of GP trainees

Dr Zoe Rog considers how better support for GP trainees now will benefit the future of the profession Pulse recently reported that 7 in 10 GP trainees are already suffering with burnout.

29 April 2024