 GP practices are threatened with being ‘overwhelmed’ with workload after a major north-east hospital launched a £40m cost-cutting drive. |
Dramatic cuts to local enhanced services budgets and out-of-hours funding contributed to overall investment in general practice almost flatlining last year, with GPs experiencing their slowest increase in funding for at least four years. |
Exclusive GP practices have been hit by a 21% cut in funding for local enhanced services over the last year, as years of growth come to a dramatic halt, a Pulse investigation reveals. |
 Daphne Robertson of DR Solicitors identifies some of the cashflow issues that may arise when the PCT closes next year. |
 Jamie Foster of Hempsons discusses the challenges GPs will face as providers and commissioners, working with Foundation Trusts. |
 Dr Jayne Rayner and GP Dr Jim Sherifi, Tribunals Judiciary, give the lowdown on Med 3 |
 Dr Simon Atkins and Paul Williams advise on the small financial tweaks that can add up to big savings |
