‘Routine’ social distancing axed in GP practices under new IPC guidance

Social distancing to protect staff and patients from Covid is no longer ‘routinely required’ in GP practices under new infection prevention and control (IPC) guidance.

19 April 2022

NHS England elective planning guidance confirms mammoth GP A&G task

NHS England has confirmed plans for this year’s 10% increased elective activity target to be predominantly achieved through increased GP advice and guidance (A&G).

14 April 2022

Take our survey on mental health

We are asking GPs to tell us about the impact of the pandemic on mental health.

13 April 2022

GPs invited to give evidence to inform new 10-year mental health plan

The Government is seeking evidence from healthcare professionals and patients to inform its new 10-year mental health plan for England.

12 April 2022

Government could become data controller for patient record copies

An official review has suggested that a copy of patient records should be used for data sharing purposes, with the Government taking the data controller role.

08 April 2022

Officials investigating an increase in unexplained hepatitis in young children

Public health officials are warning clinicians and parents to be vigilant for signs of hepatitis in children after they detected an increase in cases.

07 April 2022

Jeremy Hunt to set out vision for future of GP at Pulse conference this month

Former health secretary Jeremy Hunt will set out his vision for the future of the profession at Pulse’s annual flagship event in London later this month.

06 April 2022

I’ll handle the genitals if secondary care can face some patients

So now that Covid isn’t officially a thing anymore – which is a bit odd given the eye-watering numbers and the fact that all our staff are off ill – we’ve been giving the punters full choice over remote v F2F.

29 March 2022