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GPs ‘should run local hospitals’ as part of NHS reform, says health secretary
GPs ‘should run local hospitals’ as part of NHS reform, says health secretary

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Spending review allocations ‘will make or break general practice’, says GPC chair
Spending review allocations ‘will make or break general practice’, says GPC chair

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‘GP-centric’ 10-year plan ‘won’t come with big bag of money’, says NHS England
‘GP-centric’ 10-year plan ‘won’t come with big bag of money’, says NHS England

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‘Thousands more GPs’ to be trained with spending review NHS funding boost
‘Thousands more GPs’ to be trained with spending review NHS funding boost

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RCGP calls on Government to ‘break down barriers’ to GP partnership
RCGP calls on Government to ‘break down barriers’ to GP partnership

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Long-awaited urgent care plan completely overlooks general practice, GPs warn
Long-awaited urgent care plan completely overlooks general practice, GPs warn

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Physician associates ‘likely to be renamed’ after safety review
Physician associates ‘likely to be renamed’ after safety review

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Upcoming 10-year plan will be positive for GPs, suggests RCGP
Upcoming 10-year plan will be positive for GPs, suggests RCGP

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RCGP chair calls on UK Government to address Gaza healthcare crisis
RCGP chair calls on UK Government to address Gaza healthcare crisis

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Capita slammed by former home secretary over ‘unacceptable’ GP pension errors
Capita slammed by former home secretary over ‘unacceptable’ GP pension errors

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Welsh Government accepts DDRB recommendation on GP pay uplift
Welsh Government accepts DDRB recommendation on GP pay uplift

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GPs to be given say on their priorities for wholesale new GMS contract
GPs to be given say on their priorities for wholesale new GMS contract

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Exclusive: One in four GPs prepared to assist patients seeking assisted dying
Exclusive: One in four GPs prepared to assist patients seeking assisted dying

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MPs criticise Government’s lack of a clear plan for NHS England’s abolition
MPs criticise Government’s lack of a clear plan for NHS England’s abolition

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Government commits to reforming GMC after years of delays
Government commits to reforming GMC after years of delays

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More than four in 10 GP practices are still limiting daily patient contacts
More than four in 10 GP practices are still limiting daily patient contacts

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DHSC appoints former Operose CEO as top civil servant
DHSC appoints former Operose CEO as top civil servant

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LMCs instruct BMA to organise ‘peaceful’ GP protests
LMCs instruct BMA to organise ‘peaceful’ GP protests

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BMA wants wholesale new GP contract to be agreed ‘by end of 2026’
BMA wants wholesale new GP contract to be agreed ‘by end of 2026’

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Health secretary in favour of prostate cancer screening programme, MPs told
Health secretary in favour of prostate cancer screening programme, MPs told

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BMA demands right for GP partners to ‘legally participate’ in industrial action
BMA demands right for GP partners to ‘legally participate’ in industrial action

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Satisfaction with GP services falls again to 31%, national survey finds
Satisfaction with GP services falls again to 31%, national survey finds

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Community pharmacy deal worth £3bn will ‘free up GP time’, says Government
Community pharmacy deal worth £3bn will ‘free up GP time’, says Government

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Government must remove ‘micro’ GP incentives such as ARRS, says think tank
Government must remove ‘micro’ GP incentives such as ARRS, says think tank

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GPs told to continue local collective action following private special LMC conference
GPs told to continue local collective action following private special LMC conference

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NHSE abolition is an ‘opportunity’ to progress GP contract reform, says BMA
NHSE abolition is an ‘opportunity’ to progress GP contract reform, says BMA

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Government faces potential legal action over NICs hike for care providers
Government faces potential legal action over NICs hike for care providers

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GP role in fit-note process ‘questionable’, suggests Government review
GP role in fit-note process ‘questionable’, suggests Government review

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GP Sir John Oldham re-appointed to DHSC to advise on neighbourhood health
GP Sir John Oldham re-appointed to DHSC to advise on neighbourhood health

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Government monitoring CQC improvements ‘very closely’
Government monitoring CQC improvements ‘very closely’

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MPs vote against exempting GP practices from NICs hike
MPs vote against exempting GP practices from NICs hike

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Stephen Kinnock’s Pulse LIVE address: ‘Our relationship with GPs is bigger than the contract’
Stephen Kinnock’s Pulse LIVE address: ‘Our relationship with GPs is bigger than the contract’

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GPs to have ‘central role’ in NHS future, primary care minister tells Pulse audience
GPs to have ‘central role’ in NHS future, primary care minister tells Pulse audience

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Welfare overhaul should not increase GP workload, Government pledges
Welfare overhaul should not increase GP workload, Government pledges

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RCGP votes in favour of changing its position on assisted dying
RCGP votes in favour of changing its position on assisted dying

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Escalated GP collective action could see ‘coordinated’ practice closures and walkouts
Escalated GP collective action could see ‘coordinated’ practice closures and walkouts

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Primary care minister to address GPs at Pulse LIVE conference next week
Primary care minister to address GPs at Pulse LIVE conference next week

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What does the abolition of NHS England mean for GPs?
What does the abolition of NHS England mean for GPs?

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‘The end of an era for the NHS’: All the reaction to the Government scrapping NHS England
‘The end of an era for the NHS’: All the reaction to the Government scrapping NHS England

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ICBs asked to cut their workforce by 50%
ICBs asked to cut their workforce by 50%

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Government announces plan to abolish NHS England
Government announces plan to abolish NHS England

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NHS England to reduce staff by ‘around half’
NHS England to reduce staff by ‘around half’

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Government must develop alternatives to ‘withering’ GP partnership model, says report
Government must develop alternatives to ‘withering’ GP partnership model, says report

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Streeting heralds ‘new relationship’ between NHS England and DHSC
Streeting heralds ‘new relationship’ between NHS England and DHSC

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Lords vote to exempt GP practices from National Insurance rise
Lords vote to exempt GP practices from National Insurance rise

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Funding will move from hospitals to GPs ‘slowly’, says new NHS England chair
Funding will move from hospitals to GPs ‘slowly’, says new NHS England chair

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MP appeals to health secretary over GP contract termination
MP appeals to health secretary over GP contract termination

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NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard resigns
NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard resigns

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GP access is public’s main priority for the NHS, finds leading think tank
GP access is public’s main priority for the NHS, finds leading think tank

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Hospital doctors should not ask GPs to organise investigations during collective action, says BMA
Hospital doctors should not ask GPs to organise investigations during collective action, says BMA

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Assisted dying bill amendment compels doctors to discuss other options first
Assisted dying bill amendment compels doctors to discuss other options first

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Same-day access hubs champion to be next NHS England chair
Same-day access hubs champion to be next NHS England chair

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Correction: BMA expects £200m impact of National Insurance hike on GP practices
Correction: BMA expects £200m impact of National Insurance hike on GP practices

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BMA pushing for return of Red Book ringfence of GP staff costs in new contract
BMA pushing for return of Red Book ringfence of GP staff costs in new contract

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ICBs estimate average £2m cost of GP collective action
ICBs estimate average £2m cost of GP collective action

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BMA GP chair hits back at health secretary accusation of ‘coasting’ GPs
BMA GP chair hits back at health secretary accusation of ‘coasting’ GPs

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Government ‘acting on’ GPs being ‘unwilling’ to refer to Pharmacy First
Government ‘acting on’ GPs being ‘unwilling’ to refer to Pharmacy First

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NHS England planning guidance ‘fails to see’ vital role of GPs, leaders warn
NHS England planning guidance ‘fails to see’ vital role of GPs, leaders warn

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‘Lack of detail’ on £10.5m Scottish GP funding boost to ‘shift care’
‘Lack of detail’ on £10.5m Scottish GP funding boost to ‘shift care’

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GPs will require training to fully participate in assisted dying, says chief medical officer
GPs will require training to fully participate in assisted dying, says chief medical officer

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LMCs to be given vote on GP contract offer
LMCs to be given vote on GP contract offer

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Streeting pressed on fixing GP premises after surgery roof collapsed
Streeting pressed on fixing GP premises after surgery roof collapsed

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Welsh Government ‘very concerned’ about GP company not paying locums
Welsh Government ‘very concerned’ about GP company not paying locums

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Health secretary grilled on further GP redundancy claims
Health secretary grilled on further GP redundancy claims

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BMA may stand down A&G collective action if GPs ‘paid fairly’
BMA may stand down A&G collective action if GPs ‘paid fairly’

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GPs in several areas serve collective notice to ICBs on ‘unfunded work’
GPs in several areas serve collective notice to ICBs on ‘unfunded work’

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GPs recognised in 2025 New Year Honours
GPs recognised in 2025 New Year Honours

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Met police investigating ‘poison pen’ letters criticising GPC chair
Met police investigating ‘poison pen’ letters criticising GPC chair

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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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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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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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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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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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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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GP appointed shadow health minister presses Streeting on Budget impact
GP appointed shadow health minister presses Streeting on Budget impact

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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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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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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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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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Pharmacy owners vote in favour of taking collective action
Pharmacy owners vote in favour of taking collective action

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

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‘Historic’ legislation to ban smoking laid in Parliament
‘Historic’ legislation to ban smoking laid in Parliament

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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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A Budget seemingly designed to punish GPs
A Budget seemingly designed to punish GPs

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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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Chancellor announces £100m funding for upgrades to GP practices
Chancellor announces £100m funding for upgrades to GP practices

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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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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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RCGP demands national GP retention strategy with ringfenced funding
RCGP demands national GP retention strategy with ringfenced funding

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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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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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CMO issues advice to doctors publicly commenting in assisted dying debate
CMO issues advice to doctors publicly commenting in assisted dying debate

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ICB warns GP collective action could cause £4.2 million financial loss
ICB warns GP collective action could cause £4.2 million financial loss

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BMA to financially support joint legal challenge against GMC over PAs
BMA to financially support joint legal challenge against GMC over PAs

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Streeting pledges end to workload dump and asks GPs to ‘stand down’ collective action
Streeting pledges end to workload dump and asks GPs to ‘stand down’ collective action

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GPCE chair removed during maternity leave takes legal action against BMA
GPCE chair removed during maternity leave takes legal action against BMA

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Over 41,000 people sign letter to Streeting demanding ‘immediate’ GP funding increase
Over 41,000 people sign letter to Streeting demanding ‘immediate’ GP funding increase

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BMA demands extra £40 per patient for GP practices ahead of Autumn Budget
BMA demands extra £40 per patient for GP practices ahead of Autumn Budget

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Royal colleges urge Streeting to launch ‘rapid review’ into PAs
Royal colleges urge Streeting to launch ‘rapid review’ into PAs

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ICB sends warning to GPs taking collective action on local contracts
ICB sends warning to GPs taking collective action on local contracts

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Streeting announces ‘Formula 1’ crackdown on hospital waiting lists in sick areas
Streeting announces ‘Formula 1’ crackdown on hospital waiting lists in sick areas

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Pharmacists to vote on working to rule
Pharmacists to vote on working to rule

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‘We will engage’ with GPs on future of partnership model ‘in decline’, says Streeting
‘We will engage’ with GPs on future of partnership model ‘in decline’, says Streeting

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Junior doctors accept Government pay offer to end strike action
Junior doctors accept Government pay offer to end strike action

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What the Darzi review will mean for general practice
What the Darzi review will mean for general practice

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GPC chair defends GPs against Streeting’s ‘sabre-rattling’ accusation
GPC chair defends GPs against Streeting’s ‘sabre-rattling’ accusation

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GP and community services should be ‘co-located’, says RCGP after Darzi review
GP and community services should be ‘co-located’, says RCGP after Darzi review

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Increased GP funding should be ‘fundamental strategic shift’, finds Darzi review
Increased GP funding should be ‘fundamental strategic shift’, finds Darzi review

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Layla Moran MP elected to chair health select committee
Layla Moran MP elected to chair health select committee

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GPs unable to refer Grenfell patients for psychological support, finds damning report
GPs unable to refer Grenfell patients for psychological support, finds damning report

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Streeting sets out three NHS ‘shifts’ ahead of Darzi review publication
Streeting sets out three NHS ‘shifts’ ahead of Darzi review publication

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BMA advises GP practices to ‘cease’ all non-contractual work and limit appointments
BMA advises GP practices to ‘cease’ all non-contractual work and limit appointments

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BMA urges Streeting to give GP ARRS funding directly to practices
BMA urges Streeting to give GP ARRS funding directly to practices

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BMA urges GP registrars to vote ‘yes’ to Government pay offer
BMA urges GP registrars to vote ‘yes’ to Government pay offer

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M25 climate protest GP suspended for three months
M25 climate protest GP suspended for three months

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GP review submissions warn Darzi over loss of care continuity
GP review submissions warn Darzi over loss of care continuity

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Q&A: What we know so far about GP collective action
Q&A: What we know so far about GP collective action

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Almost half of England’s GP practices have started taking collective action
Almost half of England’s GP practices have started taking collective action

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Salaried and locum GPs must take partner lead on collective action, BMA warns
Salaried and locum GPs must take partner lead on collective action, BMA warns

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RCGP urges vigilance as GPs ‘targeted’ in racist riots
RCGP urges vigilance as GPs ‘targeted’ in racist riots

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Wes Streeting wants to ‘reset relationship’ between GPs and the Government
Wes Streeting wants to ‘reset relationship’ between GPs and the Government

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Junior doctors offered 22.3% pay rise to end strike action
Junior doctors offered 22.3% pay rise to end strike action

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‘Final push’ needed to boost GP ballot turnout, says GPC
‘Final push’ needed to boost GP ballot turnout, says GPC

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GP action already starting to be felt, NHS England board hears
GP action already starting to be felt, NHS England board hears

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GP welcomes ‘human and heartfelt’ message from Streeting over tears at work
GP welcomes ‘human and heartfelt’ message from Streeting over tears at work

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GPs should be paid to keep people out of hospital, says new Government adviser
GPs should be paid to keep people out of hospital, says new Government adviser

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New Government rubberstamps plans to ban smoking
New Government rubberstamps plans to ban smoking

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Over nine in 10 Welsh GPs cannot meet demand, BMA warns Senedd
Over nine in 10 Welsh GPs cannot meet demand, BMA warns Senedd

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Lib Dems ask Government to include GP waits in King’s Speech
Lib Dems ask Government to include GP waits in King’s Speech

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Streeting ‘defends’ previous Government ban on puberty blockers
Streeting ‘defends’ previous Government ban on puberty blockers

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Stephen Kinnock named minister responsible for general practice
Stephen Kinnock named minister responsible for general practice

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Lord Darzi tasked to lead investigation into ‘state of the NHS’
Lord Darzi tasked to lead investigation into ‘state of the NHS’

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Survival of general practice ‘at breaking point’, say researchers
Survival of general practice ‘at breaking point’, say researchers

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BMA warns against boosting GP funding at the expense of hospitals
BMA warns against boosting GP funding at the expense of hospitals

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Health secretary commits to ‘reversing’ GP underfunding on first NHS visit
Health secretary commits to ‘reversing’ GP underfunding on first NHS visit

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Newly-elected Lib Dem MPs to call for emergency health budget
Newly-elected Lib Dem MPs to call for emergency health budget

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Labour to bring back former health secretary Alan Milburn in NHS reform role
Labour to bring back former health secretary Alan Milburn in NHS reform role

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Wes Streeting named first Labour health secretary for 14 years
Wes Streeting named first Labour health secretary for 14 years

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What will Labour mean for general practice?
What will Labour mean for general practice?

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Labour to form Government as shadow health secretary narrowly holds on to seat
Labour to form Government as shadow health secretary narrowly holds on to seat

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Almost 14k doctors urge political leaders to address PA ‘scandal’
Almost 14k doctors urge political leaders to address PA ‘scandal’

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Labour pledges to review ARRS and cut GP red tape
Labour pledges to review ARRS and cut GP red tape

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GPs want new Government to focus on GP recruitment
GPs want new Government to focus on GP recruitment

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Former RCGP chair quits NHSE to become New Zealand CMO
Former RCGP chair quits NHSE to become New Zealand CMO

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Practices decide how many GPs they employ, says minister
Practices decide how many GPs they employ, says minister

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Redirect ARRS and Pharmacy First funding to core GP, says DAUK manifesto
Redirect ARRS and Pharmacy First funding to core GP, says DAUK manifesto

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GP concerns around PAs need to be ‘seriously addressed’, says Streeting
GP concerns around PAs need to be ‘seriously addressed’, says Streeting

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General practice ‘will do well’ under Labour, Wes Streeting promises
General practice ‘will do well’ under Labour, Wes Streeting promises

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Reform UK pledges private GP for patients left waiting for appointment
Reform UK pledges private GP for patients left waiting for appointment

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GPs urged to vote ‘yes’ to collective action as BMA ballot opens
GPs urged to vote ‘yes’ to collective action as BMA ballot opens

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Labour to ‘reform’ general practice with new ‘neighbourhood health centres’
Labour to ‘reform’ general practice with new ‘neighbourhood health centres’

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Greens pledge increased GP funding and ‘rapid access’ guarantee
Greens pledge increased GP funding and ‘rapid access’ guarantee

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GPC campaign urges voters to make GP crisis the doorstep election issue
GPC campaign urges voters to make GP crisis the doorstep election issue

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GPC manifesto to demand 15% share of NHS budget for GP and community care
GPC manifesto to demand 15% share of NHS budget for GP and community care

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Lib Dems pledges ‘small surgeries fund’ to protect rural GP access
Lib Dems pledges ‘small surgeries fund’ to protect rural GP access

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GP confronts Prime Minister over ‘constructive dismissal’ of general practice
GP confronts Prime Minister over ‘constructive dismissal’ of general practice

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‘Set aside party politics’ to solve GP ‘crisis’, LMCs urge politicians
‘Set aside party politics’ to solve GP ‘crisis’, LMCs urge politicians

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BMA election manifesto demands action on GP unemployment
BMA election manifesto demands action on GP unemployment

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Conservatives pledge to ‘build 100 new GP surgeries’ if they win general election
Conservatives pledge to ‘build 100 new GP surgeries’ if they win general election

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GP practice nurses encouraged to join LMCs
GP practice nurses encouraged to join LMCs

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Labour pledges to clear NHS elective backlog within five years
Labour pledges to clear NHS elective backlog within five years

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Demand end to Gaza health worker attacks, 600 GPs urge Government
Demand end to Gaza health worker attacks, 600 GPs urge Government

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Wider BMA ‘no longer adequately represents GPs’, say LMCs
Wider BMA ‘no longer adequately represents GPs’, say LMCs

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Early election ‘does not change’ plans for collective action, says GPCE chair
Early election ‘does not change’ plans for collective action, says GPCE chair

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LMC-arranged general practice ‘crisis’ protest draws 150 GPs
LMC-arranged general practice ‘crisis’ protest draws 150 GPs

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Public wants GPs to get greater share of NHS funding, finds leading think tank
Public wants GPs to get greater share of NHS funding, finds leading think tank

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‘Acknowledge’ GP crisis and provide stability, GPCE chair implores minister
‘Acknowledge’ GP crisis and provide stability, GPCE chair implores minister

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Government and junior doctors ‘mutually agree’ to enter mediation over pay dispute
Government and junior doctors ‘mutually agree’ to enter mediation over pay dispute

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GPs ‘unsurprised’ as IFS report lays bare health under-spending against pledges
GPs ‘unsurprised’ as IFS report lays bare health under-spending against pledges

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GPC deputy chair to pause involvement in MPTS tribunals following criticism
GPC deputy chair to pause involvement in MPTS tribunals following criticism

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LMC removes GP who raised GPC ‘conflict of interest’ concerns
LMC removes GP who raised GPC ‘conflict of interest’ concerns

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Scrapping GP partnership model would be a ‘disaster’, says Government
Scrapping GP partnership model would be a ‘disaster’, says Government

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Lib Dems call for patients over 70 to see same GP at every appointment
Lib Dems call for patients over 70 to see same GP at every appointment

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Government planning to remove fit note responsibility from GPs
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Government to change DDRB process as consultants call off strikes
Government to change DDRB process as consultants call off strikes

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Pro-Palestine health workers blockade NHSE over Palantir contract

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BMA GP Committee looking to get industrial action on ICB risk registers
BMA GP Committee looking to get industrial action on ICB risk registers

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‘Bullied’ GPs ‘need a new contract’, says GPC chair
‘Bullied’ GPs ‘need a new contract’, says GPC chair

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Public willing to fund NHS as GP satisfaction declines to 34%
Public willing to fund NHS as GP satisfaction declines to 34%

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Junior doctors vote to strike again between April and September
Junior doctors vote to strike again between April and September

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Patients living in poverty ‘find it harder to access timely GP appointments’
Patients living in poverty ‘find it harder to access timely GP appointments’

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‘Disgusted’ GPC urges GP practices to reconsider new TPP contracts
‘Disgusted’ GPC urges GP practices to reconsider new TPP contracts

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GPC to vote on motion condemning TPP founder’s ‘openly racist’ comments
GPC to vote on motion condemning TPP founder’s ‘openly racist’ comments

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Fears over ‘diluted’ GP contract negotiations as Government states it merely ‘consulted’ BMA
Fears over ‘diluted’ GP contract negotiations as Government states it merely ‘consulted’ BMA

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Industrial action will not see practices ‘shutting doors’, says BMA GP leader
Industrial action will not see practices ‘shutting doors’, says BMA GP leader

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General practice overlooked as Chancellor announces £2.5bn NHS funding boost
General practice overlooked as Chancellor announces £2.5bn NHS funding boost

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BMA GP industrial action preparations ‘disappointing’, says DHSC
BMA GP industrial action preparations ‘disappointing’, says DHSC

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BMA plans for GP industrial action in November
BMA plans for GP industrial action in November

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Lib Dems criticise GP funding cuts in bid to win over Jeremy Hunt’s seat
Lib Dems criticise GP funding cuts in bid to win over Jeremy Hunt’s seat

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Lords reject last-ditch attempt to stop controversial PA legislation
Lords reject last-ditch attempt to stop controversial PA legislation

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BMA GPC chair accuses RCGP of ‘lack of transparency’ in physician associates row
BMA GPC chair accuses RCGP of ‘lack of transparency’ in physician associates row

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Labour promises collaborative GP contract negotiations with ‘a lot to be optimistic about’
Labour promises collaborative GP contract negotiations with ‘a lot to be optimistic about’

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What might the next GP contract look like?
What might the next GP contract look like?

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Resolving GP funding will be ‘early task’ of incoming Northern Ireland minister
Resolving GP funding will be ‘early task’ of incoming Northern Ireland minister

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What are the next steps after the 1.9% uplift contract offer?
What are the next steps after the 1.9% uplift contract offer?

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Over half of public want Government to prioritise GP funding
Over half of public want Government to prioritise GP funding

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Labour will remove GP bureaucracy in return for continuity of care
Labour will remove GP bureaucracy in return for continuity of care

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Doctor leaders look at legal avenues to challenge PA legislation
Doctor leaders look at legal avenues to challenge PA legislation

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Dominic Raab to raise GP redundancies with health secretary
Dominic Raab to raise GP redundancies with health secretary

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Labour promises ‘healthiest ever’ generation of children
Labour promises ‘healthiest ever’ generation of children

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Health secretary given power to intervene in local NHS decisions
Health secretary given power to intervene in local NHS decisions

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GPC reforms to allow more meetings for ‘challenged’ England
GPC reforms to allow more meetings for ‘challenged’ England

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NHS facing ‘most difficult start to year ever’ due to strikes
NHS facing ‘most difficult start to year ever’ due to strikes

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GPs recognised with New Year Honours
GPs recognised with New Year Honours

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And the winner is…
And the winner is…

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Labour plans for patients to compare and switch GPs via NHS App
Labour plans for patients to compare and switch GPs via NHS App

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Junior doctors to strike again after failed talks with new health secretary
Junior doctors to strike again after failed talks with new health secretary

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Labour planning GP shake-up resembling Darzi centre model
Labour planning GP shake-up resembling Darzi centre model

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Government claims to have met pledge to create 50 million more GP appointments
Government claims to have met pledge to create 50 million more GP appointments

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Increase primary care funding to 12%, says GP MSP
Increase primary care funding to 12%, says GP MSP

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GP practice defends itself against ‘misleading’ Labour leaflet
GP practice defends itself against ‘misleading’ Labour leaflet

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Andrea Leadsom confirmed as new primary care minister
Andrea Leadsom confirmed as new primary care minister

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GPs have ‘never delivered more phenomenal value for money’
GPs have ‘never delivered more phenomenal value for money’

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No new GP funding announced in Autumn Statement
No new GP funding announced in Autumn Statement

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RCGP admits ‘error’ in suggesting PAs could access fellowship
RCGP admits ‘error’ in suggesting PAs could access fellowship

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RCGP calls on Jeremy Hunt to put £2bn towards GP premises
RCGP calls on Jeremy Hunt to put £2bn towards GP premises

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New health secretary ‘committed to getting around the table’ to resolve NHS pay dispute
New health secretary ‘committed to getting around the table’ to resolve NHS pay dispute

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Who is new health secretary Victoria Atkins?
Who is new health secretary Victoria Atkins?

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Steve Barclay replaced as health secretary in reshuffle
Steve Barclay replaced as health secretary in reshuffle

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Dr Nikki Kanani to leave NHS England after six years
Dr Nikki Kanani to leave NHS England after six years

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BMA will survey grassroots GPs ahead of contract negotiations
BMA will survey grassroots GPs ahead of contract negotiations

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Northern Irish GP partners could take industrial action subject to LMC vote
Northern Irish GP partners could take industrial action subject to LMC vote

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Doubling of smoking cessation funding announced in King’s Speech
Doubling of smoking cessation funding announced in King’s Speech

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SAS doctor strike ballot and consultant re-ballot launched
SAS doctor strike ballot and consultant re-ballot launched

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Former NHSE deputy chief accuses RCGP of hampering GP recruitment effort
Former NHSE deputy chief accuses RCGP of hampering GP recruitment effort

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Hospital waiting lists to reach 8 million next summer ‘regardless of strikes’
Hospital waiting lists to reach 8 million next summer ‘regardless of strikes’

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Labour ‘won’t entertain requests for blank cheques’, Streeting tells RCGP
Labour ‘won’t entertain requests for blank cheques’, Streeting tells RCGP

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More than four in ten GP partners would go salaried for the right deal
More than four in ten GP partners would go salaried for the right deal

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I now recognise the value GP partners bring, says Streeting
I now recognise the value GP partners bring, says Streeting

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‘Any available funding’ under a Labour Government would go to GPs over hospitals
‘Any available funding’ under a Labour Government would go to GPs over hospitals

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Charge to see GP unlikely to raise ‘transformative’ sums, analysis finds
Charge to see GP unlikely to raise ‘transformative’ sums, analysis finds

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Labour to reform dental contract and introduce supervised tooth brushing in schools
Labour to reform dental contract and introduce supervised tooth brushing in schools

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NHS England bosses urge Government to urgently resume doctor talks ahead of winter
NHS England bosses urge Government to urgently resume doctor talks ahead of winter

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NHS England formally warns BMA over strike ‘disruption and risk’
NHS England formally warns BMA over strike ‘disruption and risk’

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Stopping GP records access ‘not in interest of patients’, says health secretary
Stopping GP records access ‘not in interest of patients’, says health secretary

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Government reverts NHS advice to ‘sex-specific’ language
Government reverts NHS advice to ‘sex-specific’ language

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ICB questioned by local GPs who feel they may be ‘forced’ into salaried service
ICB questioned by local GPs who feel they may be ‘forced’ into salaried service

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GPs ‘disappointed’ as Scotland finalises pay uplift negotiations
GPs ‘disappointed’ as Scotland finalises pay uplift negotiations

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Patients in rural areas face ‘significantly longer GP waits’
Patients in rural areas face ‘significantly longer GP waits’

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SAS doctors latest group to vote to join strike action
SAS doctors latest group to vote to join strike action

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Government launches consultation on changing NHS strike legislation
Government launches consultation on changing NHS strike legislation

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Fewer NHS pension opt-outs due to tax rules since Spring Budget reforms
Fewer NHS pension opt-outs due to tax rules since Spring Budget reforms

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New NHS £200m winter funding will not go to general practice
New NHS £200m winter funding will not go to general practice

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Dr Richard Vautrey elected next RCGP president
Dr Richard Vautrey elected next RCGP president

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Prime Minister calls crisis meeting at Nr 10 to avert winter crisis
Prime Minister calls crisis meeting at Nr 10 to avert winter crisis

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GP practices urged to sign up to the NHS’s first ‘sexual safety charter’
GP practices urged to sign up to the NHS’s first ‘sexual safety charter’

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Claire Fuller appointed new NHSE medical director of primary care
Claire Fuller appointed new NHSE medical director of primary care

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US insurance giant looking to sell its nearly 60 NHS GP practices
US insurance giant looking to sell its nearly 60 NHS GP practices

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Labour will pay GPs more for providing continuity of care
Labour will pay GPs more for providing continuity of care

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BMA announces new consultants strike as ministers refused to meet union since May
BMA announces new consultants strike as ministers refused to meet union since May

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GP trainees urged to take part in re-ballot for junior doctor strikes
GP trainees urged to take part in re-ballot for junior doctor strikes

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SAS doctors threaten action as 900,000 appointments cancelled due to strikes
SAS doctors threaten action as 900,000 appointments cancelled due to strikes

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Stick with ULEZ expansion to tackle air pollution, say GPs
Stick with ULEZ expansion to tackle air pollution, say GPs

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60% of practices offer F2F appointments with no extra waiting time
60% of practices offer F2F appointments with no extra waiting time

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RCGP staff preparing to strike over pay
RCGP staff preparing to strike over pay

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New GP-accessible diagnostic centres to be led by private sector
New GP-accessible diagnostic centres to be led by private sector

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Prime Minister blames striking doctors for long NHS waiting lists
Prime Minister blames striking doctors for long NHS waiting lists

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Profiled: The two nominees for chair of the BMA GP Committee for England
Profiled: The two nominees for chair of the BMA GP Committee for England

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Junior doctors announce another four-day strike
Junior doctors announce another four-day strike

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BMA recruiting GP ‘activists’ to rally profession behind industrial action
BMA recruiting GP ‘activists’ to rally profession behind industrial action

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New GPCE chair to be elected this week
New GPCE chair to be elected this week

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Government rejects recommendation for maximum GP list size
Government rejects recommendation for maximum GP list size

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Lib Dems urge health secretary to launch summer GP rescue
Lib Dems urge health secretary to launch summer GP rescue

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Third of GPs would consider week-long closure over inadequate funding uplift
Third of GPs would consider week-long closure over inadequate funding uplift

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BMA ‘satisfied’ that GPC chair removal is ‘legal’
BMA ‘satisfied’ that GPC chair removal is ‘legal’

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BMA seeking confirmation on whether 6% pay rise funding is ‘recurrent’
BMA seeking confirmation on whether 6% pay rise funding is ‘recurrent’

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Hundreds sign petition opposing GPC chair’s no-confidence vote
Hundreds sign petition opposing GPC chair’s no-confidence vote

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BMA England GP Committee declares no confidence in chair
BMA England GP Committee declares no confidence in chair

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Covid unpreparedness left doctors thinking ‘they might die’, inquiry told
Covid unpreparedness left doctors thinking ‘they might die’, inquiry told

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GPC England to hold no-confidence vote in chair this week
GPC England to hold no-confidence vote in chair this week

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Consultants announce two new strike dates despite ‘final’ pay offer
Consultants announce two new strike dates despite ‘final’ pay offer

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Lib Dems table bill to force Government to ‘come clean’ about GP crisis
Lib Dems table bill to force Government to ‘come clean’ about GP crisis

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GPs do not have ‘a particular desire’ to strike over pay, RCGP chair tells MPs
GPs do not have ‘a particular desire’ to strike over pay, RCGP chair tells MPs

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Fines for missed GP appointments ‘potentially’ back on table, says minister
Fines for missed GP appointments ‘potentially’ back on table, says minister

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Political parties must cooperate to save the NHS, experts warn
Political parties must cooperate to save the NHS, experts warn

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No need to act to stop doctors emigrating to Australia, says Prime Minister
No need to act to stop doctors emigrating to Australia, says Prime Minister

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Workforce plan must include GP retention strategy, Lib Dems warn
Workforce plan must include GP retention strategy, Lib Dems warn

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NHS consultants vote in favour of strike over pay
NHS consultants vote in favour of strike over pay

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BMA tells GP trainees ‘not to go into practice at all’ on strike days 
BMA tells GP trainees ‘not to go into practice at all’ on strike days 

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Labour would shift more money to primary care ‘over time’
Labour would shift more money to primary care ‘over time’

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Two-thirds of junior doctors think current NHS will be gone in 10 years, says BMA
Two-thirds of junior doctors think current NHS will be gone in 10 years, says BMA

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Artificial intelligence will help solve NHS workforce crisis, say Labour
Artificial intelligence will help solve NHS workforce crisis, say Labour

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Lord Darzi: GP contractors need to be ‘brought into the fold’ to ‘finally complete the NHS’
Lord Darzi: GP contractors need to be ‘brought into the fold’ to ‘finally complete the NHS’

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GP leaders attempt to reverse Labour position on partnership model
GP leaders attempt to reverse Labour position on partnership model

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General practice ‘not massively profitable’, says health minister
General practice ‘not massively profitable’, says health minister

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GPs question health secretary claim that NHS treats health conditions ‘separately’
GPs question health secretary claim that NHS treats health conditions ‘separately’

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RCGP ‘strongly resists’ moves to abandon GP partnership model
RCGP ‘strongly resists’ moves to abandon GP partnership model

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GP partnership model at ‘end of its life’, says Labour leader
GP partnership model at ‘end of its life’, says Labour leader

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GPC urges doctors to join BMA ahead of potential industrial action
GPC urges doctors to join BMA ahead of potential industrial action

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LMCs to vote on following junior doctors’ lead on ‘full pay restoration’
LMCs to vote on following junior doctors’ lead on ‘full pay restoration’

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Lib Dems claim patients being ‘rushed’ through GP appointments
Lib Dems claim patients being ‘rushed’ through GP appointments

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Labour GP plans offer ‘glimmer of hope’ and Government ‘must follow’, says BMA
Labour GP plans offer ‘glimmer of hope’ and Government ‘must follow’, says BMA

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BMA suspends junior doctor leader over ‘old’ tweets about racism
BMA suspends junior doctor leader over ‘old’ tweets about racism

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Almost five million patients wait over two weeks for a GP appointment each month, claims Labour
Almost five million patients wait over two weeks for a GP appointment each month, claims Labour

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Nearly 200,000 appointments and procedures cancelled during last week’s junior doctors’ strike
Nearly 200,000 appointments and procedures cancelled during last week’s junior doctors’ strike

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NHS England primary care director resigns
NHS England primary care director resigns

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Labour promises ‘thousands more GPs’ and F2F appointments ‘to all who want them’
Labour promises ‘thousands more GPs’ and F2F appointments ‘to all who want them’

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England ambulance workers accept pay offer as CQC staff to ‘work to rule’
England ambulance workers accept pay offer as CQC staff to ‘work to rule’

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NHS England claims GPs are ‘largely unaffected’ by junior doctors’ strike
NHS England claims GPs are ‘largely unaffected’ by junior doctors’ strike

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GPs offered up to £200 per hour to cover for junior doctors during upcoming strikes
GPs offered up to £200 per hour to cover for junior doctors during upcoming strikes

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GPs ‘strongly advised’ to cancel trainee clinics on strike days
GPs ‘strongly advised’ to cancel trainee clinics on strike days

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Abuse of GP staff raised as concern in Prime Minister’s Questions
Abuse of GP staff raised as concern in Prime Minister’s Questions

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BMA sees ‘record’ sign-up of new doctor members
BMA sees ‘record’ sign-up of new doctor members

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Labour would reverse abolition of pensions Lifetime Allowance for targeted approach
Labour would reverse abolition of pensions Lifetime Allowance for targeted approach

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Spring Budget at a glance: how it will affect GPs
Spring Budget at a glance: how it will affect GPs

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GPs steadfast in support of junior doctors during ongoing strike
GPs steadfast in support of junior doctors during ongoing strike

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BMA declines to fund GPC meeting to discuss contract response
BMA declines to fund GPC meeting to discuss contract response

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Health secretary fails to avert junior doctor strike action
Health secretary fails to avert junior doctor strike action

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Just 10% of Brits support Government NHS policy, new study shows
Just 10% of Brits support Government NHS policy, new study shows

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‘Most LMCs’ restarting levies to GPC funding body following fears of splits
‘Most LMCs’ restarting levies to GPC funding body following fears of splits

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Government distances itself from study advising GPs to use gender-neutral pronouns
Government distances itself from study advising GPs to use gender-neutral pronouns

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Labour blasts Government for £7.5 billion NHS fraud losses in recent years
Labour blasts Government for £7.5 billion NHS fraud losses in recent years

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Government’s NHS digitisation progress rated ‘inadequate’ by expert panel
Government’s NHS digitisation progress rated ‘inadequate’ by expert panel

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GPs may be asked to limit fit notes as part of ‘ridiculous’ government plans
GPs may be asked to limit fit notes as part of ‘ridiculous’ government plans

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NHS England working with branding agency to revamp its image
NHS England working with branding agency to revamp its image

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NHS England overpaid two suspended GPs by nearly £1m
NHS England overpaid two suspended GPs by nearly £1m

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Hospitals managing practices will not fix GP problems, says leading think tank
Hospitals managing practices will not fix GP problems, says leading think tank

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How the cost-of-living crisis is affecting general practice 
How the cost-of-living crisis is affecting general practice 

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GP practices could host job coaches to get over-50s back to work
GP practices could host job coaches to get over-50s back to work

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NHS England working on GP recovery and workforce plans, board hears
NHS England working on GP recovery and workforce plans, board hears

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Behind the headlines: Are Labour’s plans radically misguided?
Behind the headlines: Are Labour’s plans radically misguided?

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Government wasted £15bn on unusable PPE and other Covid supplies
Government wasted £15bn on unusable PPE and other Covid supplies

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Mail Online names and shames GP practices with face-to-face appointment tool
Mail Online names and shames GP practices with face-to-face appointment tool

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Pharmacists can’t be ‘a substitute for GPs’, says RCGP chair
Pharmacists can’t be ‘a substitute for GPs’, says RCGP chair

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Patients should pay to see a GP to reduce demand, says Sajid Javid
Patients should pay to see a GP to reduce demand, says Sajid Javid

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Barclay: Pay hikes for NHS staff will take ‘billions away from where needed the most’
Barclay: Pay hikes for NHS staff will take ‘billions away from where needed the most’

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Ambulance workers and nurses to strike on same day
Ambulance workers and nurses to strike on same day

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Labour to allow patients to self-refer to secondary care
Labour to allow patients to self-refer to secondary care

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GP groups seek talks with Labour over ‘misinformed’ salaried service proposals
GP groups seek talks with Labour over ‘misinformed’ salaried service proposals

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Former health secretary calls for GP appointment fees
Former health secretary calls for GP appointment fees

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Prime Minister trashes Labour idea to ‘rip up every single GP contract’
Prime Minister trashes Labour idea to ‘rip up every single GP contract’

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Labour to ‘tear up’ GP contract and consider move to fully salaried service
Labour to ‘tear up’ GP contract and consider move to fully salaried service

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Prime Minister sets out cutting NHS waiting lists as key priority for 2023
Prime Minister sets out cutting NHS waiting lists as key priority for 2023

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Former RCGP leader given knighthood in New Year Honours list
Former RCGP leader given knighthood in New Year Honours list

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Commons leader concerned about large GP practice closure in Portsmouth
Commons leader concerned about large GP practice closure in Portsmouth

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Shadow health secretary accuses BMA of ‘defensive attitudes’
Shadow health secretary accuses BMA of ‘defensive attitudes’

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Matt Hancock to stand down as Conservative MP
Matt Hancock to stand down as Conservative MP

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BMA warns Labour Party against ‘demonising’ GPs over waiting times
BMA warns Labour Party against ‘demonising’ GPs over waiting times

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GPs blame ‘media rhetoric’ for series of unprovoked physical assaults
GPs blame ‘media rhetoric’ for series of unprovoked physical assaults

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Consider taking part in nurses’ strike demonstrations, BMA advises doctors
Consider taking part in nurses’ strike demonstrations, BMA advises doctors

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LMCs say GPC chair suspension is ‘at odds with BMA values’
LMCs say GPC chair suspension is ‘at odds with BMA values’

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‘We must ensure any new contract puts continuity above targets’
‘We must ensure any new contract puts continuity above targets’

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Junior doctors’ industrial action ballot to go ahead on 9 January
Junior doctors’ industrial action ballot to go ahead on 9 January

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Liberal Democrats would give patients right to see GP within seven days
Liberal Democrats would give patients right to see GP within seven days

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Practice-level GP appointment data publication to go ahead on 24 November despite reshuffle
Practice-level GP appointment data publication to go ahead on 24 November despite reshuffle

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Former primary care minister elected to chair health select committee
Former primary care minister elected to chair health select committee

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Matt Hancock suspended as MP for joining ‘I’m a Celebrity’ cast
Matt Hancock suspended as MP for joining ‘I’m a Celebrity’ cast

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BMA making progress on sexism but still ‘not good enough’
BMA making progress on sexism but still ‘not good enough’

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Steve Barclay reappointed as health secretary
Steve Barclay reappointed as health secretary

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Use fiscal statement to solve NHS workforce crisis, BMA tells Hunt
Use fiscal statement to solve NHS workforce crisis, BMA tells Hunt

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Behind the headlines: Do GPs get ‘something for nothing’?
Behind the headlines: Do GPs get ‘something for nothing’?

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MPs urge NHSE to introduce ‘national measure of GP continuity’ by 2024
MPs urge NHSE to introduce ‘national measure of GP continuity’ by 2024

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Two-week appointment expectation ‘reasonable’ but GPs can’t meet it, says NHS England
Two-week appointment expectation ‘reasonable’ but GPs can’t meet it, says NHS England

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Behind the headlines: did GPs get ‘record pay rises’ in the pandemic?
Behind the headlines: did GPs get ‘record pay rises’ in the pandemic?

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BMA mourns former council chair Dr John Marks
BMA mourns former council chair Dr John Marks

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Scot and NI chairs to jointly lead BMA’s UK GP Committee
Scot and NI chairs to jointly lead BMA’s UK GP Committee

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Labour would go further than two-week waits for GP appointments
Labour would go further than two-week waits for GP appointments

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Thérèse Coffey’s not-so-cunning plan
Thérèse Coffey’s not-so-cunning plan

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Labour pledges to double the number of medical school places
Labour pledges to double the number of medical school places

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Several LMCs withdraw levy for organisation funding BMA’s GP Committee
Several LMCs withdraw levy for organisation funding BMA’s GP Committee

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All the reaction to the health secretary’s GP access plan
All the reaction to the health secretary’s GP access plan

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Government announces new two-week wait target for GP appointments
Government announces new two-week wait target for GP appointments

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‘Goodwill’ of doctors is ‘running dry’, says BMA chair

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Health secretary to set out ‘plan for change’ for primary care

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Improving population health will give GPs job satisfaction, says shadow health secretary

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Government to burn PPE to ‘generate power’ as procurement failures laid bare

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Home Office must give IMG GPs indefinite leave to remain, says RCGP

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Patient data-sharing rollout was ‘a mistake’, says review lead

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Bullying within BMA GP Committee continues to ‘marginalise women and ethnic minorities’

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IPSO rules against ‘misleading’ anti-GP Mail Online article

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Jeremy Hunt: I’m completely responsible for failure to boost GP workforce

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GP ‘despair’ as MPs again reject Health Bill workforce amendment

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Row over remote GP appointments has ‘settled down’, says RCGP chair

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The UK GPs helping the Ukrainian people

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Overseas GPs forced to leave the UK as practices cannot sponsor them

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Satisfaction with ‘underfunded’ GPs takes ‘devastating’ 30 percentage-point dive

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‘Uberisation’ of general practice is harming continuity of care, warns Jeremy Hunt

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BMA and Jeremy Hunt join forces for campaign to ‘rebuild general practice’

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NHS will not get extra funding to boost workforce, says health secretary

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GP QOF system should be scrapped, says RCGP chair

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GP leaders fear continuity of care eroded and family doctor role ‘dying’

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Pulse Q&A with Northern Ireland health minister: ‘GP model not offering work-life balance’

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‘Narrative’ around access is placing ‘unfair’ strain on GPs, says NI health minister

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Government plans ‘radical acceleration’ of personal health budgets

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Javid: GPs to be tasked with ‘preventing’ ill health under ‘radical’ NHS reforms

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Majority of GPs should be employed by trusts, says Javid-backed report

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GPC negotiator resigns to have ‘normal family life’ amid contract fallout

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BMA GPC ‘blindsided’ by NHS England over imposed GP contract changes

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£250m-a-year GP extended access scheme had ‘no measurable impact’, finds study

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Javid says GP access getting ‘back to normal’ on England tour 

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Plans under way to explore formation of national LMCs’ representative body

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BMA hires law firm to investigate GP Committee ‘leaks’ to press

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Grassroots GPs urge BMA to uphold transparency ‘mandate’

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MP warns local GPs they are ‘on notice’ over patient access

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GMC needs to clarify policy on GP use of social media

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BMA to ‘consult widely’ with profession before deciding on GP industrial action

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GPs could be incentivised to work under hospital trusts, reports claim

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‘The silence on industrial action is deafening’

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GP industrial action proposer resigns from BMA over attempts to ‘silence’ her

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GPs fear industrial action ‘kicked into long grass’ as GPC report reveals no progress

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MPs urge NHS England to give GPs ‘clear guidance’ on face-to-face appointments
MPs urge NHS England to give GPs ‘clear guidance’ on face-to-face appointments

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Professor Helen Stokes-Lampard awarded damehood in New Year’s honours

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Public urged to ‘be patient’ with GPs during vaccination drive

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BMA may not launch formal GP ballot on industrial action

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Wes Streeting appointed as shadow health secretary in Labour reshuffle

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Mail’s ‘inaccurate’ claim that GPs could halt Covid jabs will drive abuse, BMA warns
Mail’s ‘inaccurate’ claim that GPs could halt Covid jabs will drive abuse, BMA warns

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A new hope? The priorities for the new GPC England chair

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New BMA GPC chair wants to ‘reset relationship’ with Government

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Dr Farah Jameel elected as first female BMA GPC England chair

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Profiled: The two nominees for chair of the BMA GP Committee

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NHS to have ‘net zero’ climate impact by 2045

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‘Correct’ that lack of GP appointments has led to ‘increased A&E pressure’, says Javid

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Over 20 MPs join BMA briefing on GP ‘challenges’

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Javid admits Government will fail to fulfil GP workforce election pledge

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MP calls for ‘cash incentives’ for GPs to see patients face to face

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NHS workers could strike in bid for 15% pay rise

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Budget to give NHS £5.9bn for digital technology and tackling backlog

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Health secretary ‘beating’ general practice with ‘a big stick’, says BMA GP chair

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BMA to ballot GPs on industrial action against Government’s access plan

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No new Covid restrictions necessary as GP pressure currently ‘sustainable’, says Javid

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Sajid Javid refuses to meet RCGP face to face

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20% of GP practices with lowest F2F appointment levels to face ‘immediate’ action

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Fears new crime Bill will force GPs to hand more confidential patient data to police

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GPs to be told to remove social distancing in practices, reports claim

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‘Serious errors’ in Government’s response to Covid pandemic, MPs conclude

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DHSC ‘hugely grateful’ to GPs for ‘hard work and dedication’

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Hospital doctors express solidarity with GPs amid ‘unacceptable’ abuse

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GP face-to-face care increase ‘expected’ from £28m Scottish winter funding
GP face-to-face care increase ‘expected’ from £28m Scottish winter funding

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Junior doctors may take industrial action over pay later this year, says BMA

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GPs already seeing pre-pandemic patient numbers, admits deputy PM

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Anti-GP Telegraph columns ‘not inaccurate’, rules media regulator
Anti-GP Telegraph columns ‘not inaccurate’, rules media regulator

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New UK health security body replaces PHE

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BMA surveys GPs on potentially leaving NHS amid current abuse

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GPs receive NHS letter of gratitude in face of negative media pressures

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Labour pledges one-month mental health waiting time target for all patients
Labour pledges one-month mental health waiting time target for all patients

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Patient safety watchdog to be given expanded powers to investigate GP incidents from 2023

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‘No clear evidence’ GP commissioning led to improvements, says Government

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MSPs vote down ‘reckless and premature’ motion for GPs to ‘return to normal’
MSPs vote down ‘reckless and premature’ motion for GPs to ‘return to normal’

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GPs must get fuel priority amid shortages, BMA says

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BMA and health secretary hold ‘emergency meeting’ amid GP abuse crisis

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Prime Minister says GPs should see patients face to face

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More than 10,000 people back BMA call for increased GP funding

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‘High time’ GPs offer more face-to-face appointments, health secretary tells MPs

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NHS England must ‘cease and desist’ negative briefings about GPs, say doctors

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GPs struggling to give ‘safe care’ due to ‘Government failings’, says BMA
GPs struggling to give ‘safe care’ due to ‘Government failings’, says BMA

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Doctors will ‘not accept’ return to pre-pandemic NHS, says country’s top GP

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GP morale at ‘rock bottom’, MPs told ahead of health and care reforms

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BMA and RCGP urge Sajid Javid to condemn abuse against GPs and staff
BMA and RCGP urge Sajid Javid to condemn abuse against GPs and staff

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National Insurance rise ‘will raise £36bn in three years’ for NHS and social care
National Insurance rise ‘will raise £36bn in three years’ for NHS and social care

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GPC policy leads resign after BMA vote to resume talks with NHSE

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Doctors’ union reports Telegraph to media regulator over ‘misleading’ GP coverage

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LMCs urge BMA GP leads to restore dialogue with NHS England
LMCs urge BMA GP leads to restore dialogue with NHS England

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BMA blasts ‘completely unfair’ newspaper column suggesting GPs deserve abuse

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BMA to debate move to ‘neutral’ stance on assisted dying

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BMA calls for clarity on GP role in new firearms licensing guidance due within ‘weeks’

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Doctors to debate NHS England ‘negative briefings’ about general practice

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‘Positive’ BMA meeting with new NHS chief fails to resolve GP dispute

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BMA to survey junior doctors on industrial action over pay award exclusion

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Amanda Pritchard to replace Simon Stevens as NHS England chief

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BMA urges health secretary to address ‘micromanagement’ of GPs by NHS England

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BMA passes vote to reject ‘power grab’ Health and Care Bill

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New health Bill will ‘do away with’ unnecessary GP bureaucracy, pledges minister

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Health and Care Bill with powers to remove CCGs presented to Parliament

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Gerada standing unopposed for RCGP president role

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Matt Hancock: the walking app who couldn’t cope with the virus

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‘No need to delay lockdown beyond 19 July,’ says Javid

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Sajid Javid appointment akin to ‘putting the fox in charge of the chicken coop’

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EU citizens may be charged for NHS services in a no-deal Brexit

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