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

ICBs planning same-day hubs ‘do not care about GPs’, says BMA leader

The BMA does not support controversial plans for same-day hubs, as they are ‘all about’ reducing A&E attendances rather than improving GP care.

16 April 2024

NHS England hails increase in daily GP appointments to 1.4 million

NHS England has hailed ‘hard-working GPs’ – and its primary care recovery plan – for boosting the availability of GP appointments to 1.

02 April 2024

Copperfield at Pulse LIVE: ‘I’m attracted to your sheep’

With Pulse LIVE underway, Dr Copperfield shares his thoughts on the event throughout the two days in this blog.

27 March 2024

GPC England chair among speakers as Pulse LIVE London kicks off

Pulse LIVE is taking place in London today and tomorrow, including a keynote speech from the chair of the BMA’s GP Committee for England.

26 March 2024

What kind of industrial action do GPs want?

We asked Pulse readers what kind of industrial action they would want to see if BMA members do vote against the contract in England in the current referendum.

25 March 2024