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GPs report average of 30 patient contacts per day

GPs report average of 30 patient contacts per day

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Most people support sharing personal health data to develop AI in NHS

Most people support sharing personal health data to develop AI in NHS

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Dependency-forming drugs prescriptions fall but inequalities persist

Dependency-forming drugs prescriptions fall but inequalities persist

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Only 8% of Pharmacy First patients are sent back to general practice, says NHSE

Only 8% of Pharmacy First patients are sent back to general practice, says NHSE

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Government unveils first details of next GP contract including extra £889m

Government unveils first details of next GP contract including extra £889m

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England among countries experiencing steepest rise in bowel cancer in under-50s

England among countries experiencing steepest rise in bowel cancer in under-50s

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GPs told to stop ‘subsidising’ minor surgery as part of collective action

GPs told to stop ‘subsidising’ minor surgery as part of collective action

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GPs told to stop providing ADHD care to children due to ‘capacity issues’

GPs told to stop providing ADHD care to children due to ‘capacity issues’

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Latest report on child asthma deaths highlights stark impact of deprivation

Latest report on child asthma deaths highlights stark impact of deprivation

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Government will not reveal GP funding plans this year, admits Streeting

Government will not reveal GP funding plans this year, admits Streeting

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Welsh GPs overwhelmingly reject Government contract offer

Welsh GPs overwhelmingly reject Government contract offer

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GPs face conflicting guidance between QOF and NICE on asthma tests

GPs face conflicting guidance between QOF and NICE on asthma tests

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Atomoxetine and stimulants best treatments for adult ADHD, study suggests

Atomoxetine and stimulants best treatments for adult ADHD, study suggests

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Most young people with long Covid recover within two years

Most young people with long Covid recover within two years

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Only just over 300 ARRS GP roles filled, RCGP told

Only just over 300 ARRS GP roles filled, RCGP told

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RCP interim guidance limits PA scope of practice to ‘basic tasks’ during Leng review

RCP interim guidance limits PA scope of practice to ‘basic tasks’ during Leng review

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GP practices receive £50,000 for staff wellbeing after racist riots

GP practices receive £50,000 for staff wellbeing after racist riots

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Salaried GPs should have 20% pay uplift next year, says BMA

Salaried GPs should have 20% pay uplift next year, says BMA

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GP software helped drive up MMR vaccines in area of poor uptake

GP software helped drive up MMR vaccines in area of poor uptake

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High-risk patients to be identified via AI to reduce A&E attendance and GP referrals

High-risk patients to be identified via AI to reduce A&E attendance and GP referrals

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Major GP IT system migration on hold after supplier goes into administration

Major GP IT system migration on hold after supplier goes into administration

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GMC framework ‘not fit for purpose’, say doctor leaders as PA regulation begins

GMC framework ‘not fit for purpose’, say doctor leaders as PA regulation begins

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Flu hospitalisations rise steeply as vaccination levels lower than required ‘to protect NHS’

Flu hospitalisations rise steeply as vaccination levels lower than required ‘to protect NHS’

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BMA urges GP practices to give all nursing staff 6% pay rise

BMA urges GP practices to give all nursing staff 6% pay rise

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Potential for GP numbers boost as medical schools improve uptake in deprived areas

Potential for GP numbers boost as medical schools improve uptake in deprived areas

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Carr-Hill overhaul must consider young deprived patients, says new report

Carr-Hill overhaul must consider young deprived patients, says new report

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Flu hospitalisations rise steeply as vaccination levels lower than required ‘to protect NHS’

Flu hospitalisations rise steeply as vaccination levels lower than required ‘to protect NHS’

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BMA urges GP practices to give all nursing staff 6% pay rise

BMA urges GP practices to give all nursing staff 6% pay rise

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Potential for GP numbers boost as medical schools improve uptake in deprived areas

Potential for GP numbers boost as medical schools improve uptake in deprived areas

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Carr-Hill overhaul must consider young deprived patients, says new report

Carr-Hill overhaul must consider young deprived patients, says new report

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Under-18s puberty blocker ban extended indefinitely following expert advice

Under-18s puberty blocker ban extended indefinitely following expert advice

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Government proposes changes to clarify GP pensionable earning calculations

Government proposes changes to clarify GP pensionable earning calculations

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Trust GPs to manage funding as they see fit, MPs told

Trust GPs to manage funding as they see fit, MPs told

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Unaffordable GP pay rise will negatively impact patient care, NHS England warns

Unaffordable GP pay rise will negatively impact patient care, NHS England warns

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GPs need women’s health training to end ‘medical misogyny’, say MPs

GPs need women’s health training to end ‘medical misogyny’, say MPs

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Government plans for 2.8% GP pay rise next year

Government plans for 2.8% GP pay rise next year

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Scottish GP leaders outline demands to avoid industrial action

Scottish GP leaders outline demands to avoid industrial action

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GPs could see exodus of practice nursing staff, warns survey

GPs could see exodus of practice nursing staff, warns survey

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GPs could have to pay £20k annually for text messaging amid ICB cost-saving measures

GPs could have to pay £20k annually for text messaging amid ICB cost-saving measures

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Funding for GPs in ARRS ‘derisory’ and ‘uncompetitive’, BMA warns

Funding for GPs in ARRS ‘derisory’ and ‘uncompetitive’, BMA warns

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Childhood vaccines ‘worth £10-15k’ stolen in GP practice break-in

Childhood vaccines ‘worth £10-15k’ stolen in GP practice break-in

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Government to update NHS workforce plan with focus on GP expansion

Government to update NHS workforce plan with focus on GP expansion

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SGLT-2 inhibitors benefit heart failure regardless of diabetes, finds real-world study

SGLT-2 inhibitors benefit heart failure regardless of diabetes, finds real-world study

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Removing urgent care from GPs could ‘disrupt relationship’ with patients, RCGP warns

Removing urgent care from GPs could ‘disrupt relationship’ with patients, RCGP warns

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GPs criticised for continuing to call police to attend mental health crises

GPs criticised for continuing to call police to attend mental health crises

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Government will not commit to ‘interim action’ ahead of PA safety review

Government will not commit to ‘interim action’ ahead of PA safety review

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Opposition parties urge Government to ‘rethink’ NIC rise for GP practices

Opposition parties urge Government to ‘rethink’ NIC rise for GP practices

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GP practice managers and PCN directors could become subject to new regulation

GP practice managers and PCN directors could become subject to new regulation

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GMC to make only minor tweaks to PA regulation following lengthy consultation

GMC to make only minor tweaks to PA regulation following lengthy consultation

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Study shows benefits of pharmacy sore throat service over GP consultation

Study shows benefits of pharmacy sore throat service over GP consultation

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NICE accepts slower rollout of tirzepatide but GP workload concerns remain

NICE accepts slower rollout of tirzepatide but GP workload concerns remain

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GPs stop system pressure alerts amid poor uptake and disappointing impact

GPs stop system pressure alerts amid poor uptake and disappointing impact

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GPs given go-ahead to prescribe antivirals after uptick in cases of flu

GPs given go-ahead to prescribe antivirals after uptick in cases of flu

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Locums owed thousands speak out against large GP company

Locums owed thousands speak out against large GP company

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UK purchases 5m doses of bird flu vaccine in case of human spread

UK purchases 5m doses of bird flu vaccine in case of human spread

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NHS 10-year plan must commit to a new GP contract, BMA demands

NHS 10-year plan must commit to a new GP contract, BMA demands

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GLP-1 drugs could help people drink less alcohol, research suggests

GLP-1 drugs could help people drink less alcohol, research suggests

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GP wins appeal against contract termination over PCN non-cooperation

GP wins appeal against contract termination over PCN non-cooperation

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Irregular sleep patterns could increase risk of heart attack and stroke

Irregular sleep patterns could increase risk of heart attack and stroke

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WHO raises alarm about growing rates of tuberculosis globally

WHO raises alarm about growing rates of tuberculosis globally

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NHS clinical negligence costs likely to reduce after Treasury decision

NHS clinical negligence costs likely to reduce after Treasury decision

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GPs will be consulted on assisted dying laws to establish RCGP position

GPs will be consulted on assisted dying laws to establish RCGP position

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Existing asthma drug found to be ‘game-changer’ in asthma and COPD attacks

Existing asthma drug found to be ‘game-changer’ in asthma and COPD attacks

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RCGP calls for pause to routine CQC inspections

RCGP calls for pause to routine CQC inspections

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MPs back assisted dying bill after debate on role of doctors

MPs back assisted dying bill after debate on role of doctors

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UKHSA issues alert as most healthcare professionals yet to have flu and Covid jab

UKHSA issues alert as most healthcare professionals yet to have flu and Covid jab

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Met police investigating ‘poison pen’ letters criticising GPC chair

Met police investigating ‘poison pen’ letters criticising GPC chair

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Proportion of children with obesity starting reception rose last year

Proportion of children with obesity starting reception rose last year

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Scottish GP leaders back industrial action ballot

Scottish GP leaders back industrial action ballot

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General practice funding saw 2.5% drop in real terms after Covid

General practice funding saw 2.5% drop in real terms after Covid

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Government launches first-ever men’s health strategy

Government launches first-ever men’s health strategy

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GP practices to host job coaches as part of Government plans to reduce unemployment

GP practices to host job coaches as part of Government plans to reduce unemployment

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UK has more ethnic minority than white doctors for ‘first time’, says GMC

UK has more ethnic minority than white doctors for ‘first time’, says GMC

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AI could provide extra 3.7 million GP appointments each week, says Google

AI could provide extra 3.7 million GP appointments each week, says Google

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More than three-quarters of non-cancer opioids are given for musculoskeletal pain

More than three-quarters of non-cancer opioids are given for musculoskeletal pain

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Medicines shortages ‘increasing tensions’ between GPs and pharmacists

Medicines shortages ‘increasing tensions’ between GPs and pharmacists

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NICE finalises long-awaited joint guidance overhauling asthma care

NICE finalises long-awaited joint guidance overhauling asthma care

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Former health secretaries take swipe at GP leaders during Covid inquiry

Former health secretaries take swipe at GP leaders during Covid inquiry

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Experts criticise recommendation to withdraw Covid vaccine in pregnancy

Experts criticise recommendation to withdraw Covid vaccine in pregnancy

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Exclusive: GPs ‘alarmed’ as A&G used to downgrade cancer referrals

Exclusive: GPs ‘alarmed’ as A&G used to downgrade cancer referrals

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GP concern as mandatory registration forms fail to capture transgender patients

GP concern as mandatory registration forms fail to capture transgender patients

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GP leaders reject ‘primary care doctor’ roles in general practice

GP leaders reject ‘primary care doctor’ roles in general practice

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GP leaders call for end to CQC one-word ratings of practices

GP leaders call for end to CQC one-word ratings of practices

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GPs asked to pull out of ADHD shared-care agreements as part of collective action

GPs asked to pull out of ADHD shared-care agreements as part of collective action

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LMCs demand special conference to escalate steps in tax hike protest

LMCs demand special conference to escalate steps in tax hike protest

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Stop using ‘workload dump’ A&G pathways, LMCs urge GP practices

Stop using ‘workload dump’ A&G pathways, LMCs urge GP practices

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Local leaders urge BMA to ballot GPs on taking ‘more significant’ industrial action

Local leaders urge BMA to ballot GPs on taking ‘more significant’ industrial action

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Return all ARRS funding to core GP contract, England LMCs demand

Return all ARRS funding to core GP contract, England LMCs demand

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GPC chair promotes collective action as health secretary ‘asks for time’ to finalise funding

GPC chair promotes collective action as health secretary ‘asks for time’ to finalise funding

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Shingles jab should be extended to over-80s and younger immunosuppressed

Shingles jab should be extended to over-80s and younger immunosuppressed

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NHS England reveals more details of ‘red tape challenge’ to cut GP bureaucracy

NHS England reveals more details of ‘red tape challenge’ to cut GP bureaucracy

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NHSE willing to revisit global sum calculations ‘if GP practices share payroll data’

NHSE willing to revisit global sum calculations ‘if GP practices share payroll data’

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‘Flexible’ GP contract needed to develop integrated neighbourhood teams, says report

‘Flexible’ GP contract needed to develop integrated neighbourhood teams, says report

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Latest UKHSA figures show rise in both antibiotic use and resistance

Latest UKHSA figures show rise in both antibiotic use and resistance

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GP appointed shadow health minister presses Streeting on Budget impact

GP appointed shadow health minister presses Streeting on Budget impact

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GPs and hospitals saw over 140 arson attacks last year

GPs and hospitals saw over 140 arson attacks last year

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Thousands of cancers caught early through lung screening, NHS England says

Thousands of cancers caught early through lung screening, NHS England says

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Health secretary launches independent review into safety of physician associates

Health secretary launches independent review into safety of physician associates

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GP who took her own life was suffering ‘work-related stress’

GP who took her own life was suffering ‘work-related stress’

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Fewer than one third of GP partners able to give themselves promised 6% pay rise

Fewer than one third of GP partners able to give themselves promised 6% pay rise

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GPs to prescribe digital therapies for tic disorders, says draft NICE guidance

GPs to prescribe digital therapies for tic disorders, says draft NICE guidance

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BMA demands ‘full transparency’ from GMC on PA scopes of practice

BMA demands ‘full transparency’ from GMC on PA scopes of practice

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LMC leaders demand ringfenced indemnity funding for all GPs

LMC leaders demand ringfenced indemnity funding for all GPs

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Hospitals rarely provide information to GPs about poor prognosis, research shows

Hospitals rarely provide information to GPs about poor prognosis, research shows

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Government to set out NI hike funding arrangements for GPs ‘by the end of the year’

Government to set out NI hike funding arrangements for GPs ‘by the end of the year’

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Women to get reminders and be able to book cancer screening via NHS App

Women to get reminders and be able to book cancer screening via NHS App

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GPs vote against RCGP’s controversial proposal to change board structure

GPs vote against RCGP’s controversial proposal to change board structure

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Cytisine pill could be added to stop smoking guidelines

Cytisine pill could be added to stop smoking guidelines

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GPs put pressure on ICB with joint approach to collective action

GPs put pressure on ICB with joint approach to collective action

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Northern Ireland GPs denied full 6% DDRB uplift as GP pay rise confirmed in Scotland

Northern Ireland GPs denied full 6% DDRB uplift as GP pay rise confirmed in Scotland

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Folic acid to be added to flour under new UK legislation

Folic acid to be added to flour under new UK legislation

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Covid vaccine eligibility should shrink next year as disease becomes endemic, says JCVI

Covid vaccine eligibility should shrink next year as disease becomes endemic, says JCVI

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GPs to offer ultrasound to all patients with suspected endometriosis, confirms NICE

GPs to offer ultrasound to all patients with suspected endometriosis, confirms NICE

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Physician associates will need ‘individual’ scopes of practice, says GMC chair

Physician associates will need ‘individual’ scopes of practice, says GMC chair

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Pharmacy owners vote in favour of taking collective action

Pharmacy owners vote in favour of taking collective action

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Current funding levels ‘making general practice sick’, Northern Irish GPs suggest

Current funding levels ‘making general practice sick’, Northern Irish GPs suggest

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Hospital providers must sort out working relationships with GPs, says NHS chief

Hospital providers must sort out working relationships with GPs, says NHS chief

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Health secretary to ‘take stock’ of PA role before further expansion

Health secretary to ‘take stock’ of PA role before further expansion

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Incentivise GPs to do NHS Health Checks via QOF, NAO suggests

Incentivise GPs to do NHS Health Checks via QOF, NAO suggests

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Streeting pledges to bring hospital waiting times down with league tables

Streeting pledges to bring hospital waiting times down with league tables

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Two doctors will have to sign off assisted dying under new Bill

Two doctors will have to sign off assisted dying under new Bill

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GPs need ‘swift reassurance’ tax hikes will be covered, BMA tells health secretary

GPs need ‘swift reassurance’ tax hikes will be covered, BMA tells health secretary

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13 PCNs hire GPs via ARRS funding in first weeks of expanded scheme

13 PCNs hire GPs via ARRS funding in first weeks of expanded scheme

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NHS England announces relaunch of anti-smoking pill varenicline

NHS England announces relaunch of anti-smoking pill varenicline

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Regulating PAs will benefit patient care, GMC chair to tell Pulse conference

Regulating PAs will benefit patient care, GMC chair to tell Pulse conference

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Budget changes could cost England’s GP practices £260m, LMCs warn

Budget changes could cost England’s GP practices £260m, LMCs warn

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Adverse effects after prostate cancer treatment ‘substantial and long-lasting’

Adverse effects after prostate cancer treatment ‘substantial and long-lasting’

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RSV and norovirus circulating at high levels for time of year

RSV and norovirus circulating at high levels for time of year

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BMA joins legal case of GP partner losing contract over refusal to join a PCN

BMA joins legal case of GP partner losing contract over refusal to join a PCN

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Former GPCE chair wins right to bring employment claim against the BMA

Former GPCE chair wins right to bring employment claim against the BMA

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Sharing of GP data is of ‘highest priority’, says Government-commissioned review

Sharing of GP data is of ‘highest priority’, says Government-commissioned review

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Just five minutes of vigorous exercise a day can lower blood pressure

Just five minutes of vigorous exercise a day can lower blood pressure

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NI GPs given extra £3.4m to meet additional demand this winter

NI GPs given extra £3.4m to meet additional demand this winter

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Over 40% of GP practices now limiting appointments as part of collective action

Over 40% of GP practices now limiting appointments as part of collective action

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New NICE guidance clarifies HRT as ‘first line treatment’ for menopause symptoms

New NICE guidance clarifies HRT as ‘first line treatment’ for menopause symptoms

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Streeting will take GP views on National Insurance hike ‘seriously’

Streeting will take GP views on National Insurance hike ‘seriously’

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GP who poisoned mother’s partner sentenced to 31 years in prison

GP who poisoned mother’s partner sentenced to 31 years in prison

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GPs asked to check 9k delayed hospital letters for urgent patient information

GPs asked to check 9k delayed hospital letters for urgent patient information

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GPC Wales rejects ‘sub-standard’ GMS contract offer and announces referendum

GPC Wales rejects ‘sub-standard’ GMS contract offer and announces referendum

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England LMCs to consider if ‘more significant’ collective action is needed

England LMCs to consider if ‘more significant’ collective action is needed

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Eight in ten GPs concerned about impact of poverty on patients in coming months

Eight in ten GPs concerned about impact of poverty on patients in coming months

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‘Historic’ legislation to ban smoking laid in Parliament

‘Historic’ legislation to ban smoking laid in Parliament

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GPs asked to help improve recording of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

GPs asked to help improve recording of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

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Doctors petition GMC to reverse climate change protest sanctions

Doctors petition GMC to reverse climate change protest sanctions

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BMA asks GPs to write to their MP demanding Budget U-turn

BMA asks GPs to write to their MP demanding Budget U-turn

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GPs have ‘key role’ in suicide prevention for discharged mental health inpatients

GPs have ‘key role’ in suicide prevention for discharged mental health inpatients

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GP leaders demand NI reimbursement as Treasury minister adds to confusion

GP leaders demand NI reimbursement as Treasury minister adds to confusion

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Large variation in GP use of tests before a cancer diagnosis, researchers find

Large variation in GP use of tests before a cancer diagnosis, researchers find

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On-the-day hubs to be expanded in plans to ‘transform’ general practice

On-the-day hubs to be expanded in plans to ‘transform’ general practice

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Health ministers ‘locked in discussions’ over NI reimbursement for GP practices

Health ministers ‘locked in discussions’ over NI reimbursement for GP practices

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First case of Clade Ib mpox variant detected in the UK

First case of Clade Ib mpox variant detected in the UK

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Budget funding must be used to ‘properly’ cover GP indemnity costs, BMA demands

Budget funding must be used to ‘properly’ cover GP indemnity costs, BMA demands

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NHS Employers guidance warns of rapid expansion of PAs in GP practices

NHS Employers guidance warns of rapid expansion of PAs in GP practices

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GPs ‘glaringly absent’ from NHS Budget investment

GPs ‘glaringly absent’ from NHS Budget investment

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Chancellor announces £100m funding for upgrades to GP practices

Chancellor announces £100m funding for upgrades to GP practices

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ICB to spend £10m on plans for radical overhaul of care model

ICB to spend £10m on plans for radical overhaul of care model

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Maternal pertussis vaccination figures show ‘steady’ increase, says UKHSA

Maternal pertussis vaccination figures show ‘steady’ increase, says UKHSA

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BMA urges locum GPs and registrars to take part in collective action

BMA urges locum GPs and registrars to take part in collective action

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GPs were ‘blamed’ for pandemic access issues, BMA tells Covid inquiry

GPs were ‘blamed’ for pandemic access issues, BMA tells Covid inquiry

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RCGP accused of ‘diluting GP voices’ in row over proposed board changes

RCGP accused of ‘diluting GP voices’ in row over proposed board changes

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Out-of-hours GPs unlikely to receive DDRB 6% pay rise, providers warn

Out-of-hours GPs unlikely to receive DDRB 6% pay rise, providers warn

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Half of McCloud remedy pension statements may be ‘incorrect’, say accountants

Half of McCloud remedy pension statements may be ‘incorrect’, say accountants

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GPs ‘forgotten’ as Government announces £28m investment into hospitals

GPs ‘forgotten’ as Government announces £28m investment into hospitals

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PA body to prepare legal challenge against RCGP over scope of practice guidance

PA body to prepare legal challenge against RCGP over scope of practice guidance

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GPs dealing with ‘rising’ number of scabies cases, RCGP warns

GPs dealing with ‘rising’ number of scabies cases, RCGP warns

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GP IT suppliers required to enable patient data sharing under new laws

GP IT suppliers required to enable patient data sharing under new laws

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Trusts rejecting GP referrals risk contract breach, LMCs warn

Trusts rejecting GP referrals risk contract breach, LMCs warn

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PA body warns of legal action against GP practices following ‘restrictive’ scopes

PA body warns of legal action against GP practices following ‘restrictive’ scopes

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BMA threatens NHS England with industrial action over PA safe practice guidance

BMA threatens NHS England with industrial action over PA safe practice guidance

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RCGP demands national GP retention strategy with ringfenced funding

RCGP demands national GP retention strategy with ringfenced funding

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‘Unsustainable’ GP pressure partly driven by rejected referrals, CQC warns

‘Unsustainable’ GP pressure partly driven by rejected referrals, CQC warns

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MHRA urges GPs to be alert to signs of GLP-1 agonist ‘misuse’

MHRA urges GPs to be alert to signs of GLP-1 agonist ‘misuse’

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Single-use vapes to be banned from next summer

Single-use vapes to be banned from next summer

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‘Punitive’ pension and NI changes could cause GP closures, BMA warns ahead of Budget

‘Punitive’ pension and NI changes could cause GP closures, BMA warns ahead of Budget

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Fix ‘broken food system’ to tackle obesity crisis, says Lords report

Fix ‘broken food system’ to tackle obesity crisis, says Lords report

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Norovirus vaccine trial to launch in the UK

Norovirus vaccine trial to launch in the UK

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Do not use existing risk tools to identify seriously ill children, GPs warned

Do not use existing risk tools to identify seriously ill children, GPs warned

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GPs told to come up with alternative plans to same-day hubs to access funds

GPs told to come up with alternative plans to same-day hubs to access funds

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NICE rules newly-approved Alzheimer’s-slowing drug too costly for NHS

NICE rules newly-approved Alzheimer’s-slowing drug too costly for NHS

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HRT prescribing increased by 22% last year

HRT prescribing increased by 22% last year

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ARRS GPs should work across ‘limited’ number of practices, says BMA guidance

ARRS GPs should work across ‘limited’ number of practices, says BMA guidance

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ICB reveals detailed plan for integrated neighbourhood teams for 50-100k patients

ICB reveals detailed plan for integrated neighbourhood teams for 50-100k patients

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Pharmacies piloting access to GP records

Pharmacies piloting access to GP records

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Sole GP was left to care for 6,300 patients

Sole GP was left to care for 6,300 patients

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Psychosis risk tool developed in general practice could help identify patients early

Psychosis risk tool developed in general practice could help identify patients early

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Streeting pushes single patient record plans with new data sharing laws

Streeting pushes single patient record plans with new data sharing laws

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GPs called on to shape Government’s 10-year health plan

GPs called on to shape Government’s 10-year health plan

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GPC votes to completely ‘phase out’ PAs in general practice across the UK

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30 GP practices at risk as Government loan scheme paused, BMA warns

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Nearly half of patients struggled to get medicines over the last year

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GP surgeries can incorporate women’s health hubs, says NHS England

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Around 1,500 GP practices to reimburse NHS England for seniority payments

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BMA serves risk notice to ICBs about planned GP industrial action

BMA serves risk notice to ICBs about planned GP industrial action

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March sees highest number of measles cases yet as outbreak continues to spread

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BMA GP Committee is now ‘in dispute’ with NHS England

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BMA urges NHS England to ‘immediately halt’ expansion of PAs

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

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

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NHS England U-turns on plans to cut practitioner mental health service

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NHS England reviewing future of practitioner mental health service

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GP practices may not receive same QOF payment as last year, NHS England warns

GP practices may not receive same QOF payment as last year, NHS England warns

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Trust wins contracts for four more GP practices

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NICE recommends first oral drug for preventing both chronic and episodic migraines

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GPs lose access to ‘oversubscribed’ sustainability loan scheme

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