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How this PCN…improved care of asthma

Central Camden PCN is one of the six networks shortlisted for PCN of the year.

10 November 2023

NHS England downgrades GP recovery plan to focus on ‘financial balance’

NHS England has instructed ICBs to prioritise ‘financial balance’, with the GP recovery plan among a host of targets being deprioritised for now.

08 November 2023

Adolescent mental health: what, why and how?

In the latest in our series from Pulse Live talks, Dr Alison Cowan, a GP with a special interest in young people’s health, discusses adolescent mental health The 2021 national mental health survey of children and young people showed that approximately one in six had a probable mental health disorder (17.

07 November 2023

Pandemic lockdowns led to sustained cognitive decline among older adults

UK research has uncovered more rapid cognitive decline in the over-50s during the pandemic, highlighting the need for public health measures to protect against dementia risk.

07 November 2023

Greater use of private healthcare is increasing workload, GPs warn

More than four in ten GPs say their workload has increased as a result of people using more private healthcare.

30 October 2023

The agony around advice and guidance

NHS England is reportedly considering limiting GPs’ scope to make direct referrals.

27 October 2023

Hospital waiting lists to reach 8 million next summer ‘regardless of strikes’

The NHS waiting list will reach a high of 8 million next summer if current trends continue, regardless of strike action, according to new analysis.

27 October 2023

GP practices need patient safety alerts, says RCGP

The RCGP is calling for a patient safety alert system to be introduced in general practice, with practices supported with overflow hubs and additional locums.

17 October 2023

Working life: Fighting for public and planetary health

Dr Christelle Blunden describes her work as an environmental changemaker MondayI begin my week working for Southampton National Park City, a grassroots community campaign.

16 October 2023

Opinion: Nightmare of delivering the autumn booster

Dr Geetha Chandrasekaran clinical director, North Halifax PCN, West Yorkshire, shares her thoughts on delivering the Covid booster and flu vaccinations If you are confused when you finish reading this blog don’t worry – I think that sums up the delivery of this autumn booster.

10 October 2023