GP practice news

Keep up with the latest news on all the issues facing UK GP practices, including the GP contract, practice finance, workload and workforce issues.

NHS Employers updates guidance for assessing COVID-19 risk in BAME staff

NHS Employers updates guidance for assessing COVID-19 risk in BAME staff

29 May 2020
GP practices can now sign up to new online PPE portal

GP practices can now sign up to new online PPE portal

28 May 2020
MPs call for expert guidance on medico-legal implications of pandemic

MPs call for expert guidance on medico-legal implications of pandemic

28 May 2020
Government launches COVID-19 test and trace service and expands testing to under 5s

Government launches COVID-19 test and trace service and expands testing to under 5s

27 May 2020
Significant regional variation in COVID-19 care home deaths

Significant regional variation in COVID-19 care home deaths

27 May 2020
Most GPs yet to commit to network DES just days before deadline

Most GPs yet to commit to network DES just days before deadline

26 May 2020
Named clinical lead in place at 100% of care homes in England after 'record' GP response

Named clinical lead in place at 100% of care homes in England after 'record' GP response

22 May 2020
£20,000 golden hellos for new partners stalled by COVID-19

£20,000 golden hellos for new partners stalled by COVID-19

19 May 2020
CQC will check in with all practices by phone or video call starting next week

CQC will check in with all practices by phone or video call starting next week

15 May 2020
Coroner confirms GPs do not need to verify deaths in person

Coroner confirms GPs do not need to verify deaths in person

14 May 2020
GPs told to review vaccine orders now as officials warn flu campaign could be expanded

GPs told to review vaccine orders now as officials warn flu campaign could be expanded

14 May 2020
Shift away from face-to-face GP care after pandemic could be dangerous, warns RCGP chair

Shift away from face-to-face GP care after pandemic could be dangerous, warns RCGP chair

14 May 2020
Coroner's demand for GPs to verify deaths in person 'against the law' says BMA

Coroner's demand for GPs to verify deaths in person 'against the law' says BMA

13 May 2020
How a 'super green' practice is supporting shielded patients in the COVID-19 pandemic

How a 'super green' practice is supporting shielded patients in the COVID-19 pandemic

12 May 2020
Government plan for 'smarter shielding' will relax advice for some at-risk patients

Government plan for 'smarter shielding' will relax advice for some at-risk patients

11 May 2020
Practices can reduce NHS 111 appointment slots if they are not used

Practices can reduce NHS 111 appointment slots if they are not used

11 May 2020
Practices will only be reimbursed for PPE recommended by Public Health England

Practices will only be reimbursed for PPE recommended by Public Health England

11 May 2020
Practices will not be expected to open on next bank holiday, says NHS England

Practices will not be expected to open on next bank holiday, says NHS England

8 May 2020
Practices to receive funding for additional staff costs due to COVID-19, NHS England says

Practices to receive funding for additional staff costs due to COVID-19, NHS England says

8 May 2020
GPs trapped between rising demand and hospitals still refusing referrals

GPs trapped between rising demand and hospitals still refusing referrals

7 May 2020
GPs can provide 'remote support' for death verification during pandemic

GPs can provide 'remote support' for death verification during pandemic

6 May 2020
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