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Using AI to simplify clinic letters for patients can free up GP time, study finds
Using AI to simplify clinic letters for patients can free up GP time, study finds

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EMIS postpones system maintenance following GP concerns
EMIS postpones system maintenance following GP concerns

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ICB imposes GP call response targets as part of £6.6m access funding
ICB imposes GP call response targets as part of £6.6m access funding

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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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GPs vote in favour of defining ‘core’ services and demanding payment for extra work
GPs vote in favour of defining ‘core’ services and demanding payment for extra work

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All-day online consultations will only cause ‘temporary’ GP demand spike, says BMA
All-day online consultations will only cause ‘temporary’ GP demand spike, says BMA

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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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Health boards given three months to boost A&G strategy and cut GP referrals
Health boards given three months to boost A&G strategy and cut GP referrals

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GP liability warning as health secretary pushes use of AI in NHS
GP liability warning as health secretary pushes use of AI in NHS

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GPs could demand payment for any new work transferred from hospitals
GPs could demand payment for any new work transferred from hospitals

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GPs should be paid for ARRS staff supervision, says think tank
GPs should be paid for ARRS staff supervision, says think tank

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GPs ‘lose faith’ in blood testing provider amid ‘inaccurate’ results claims
GPs ‘lose faith’ in blood testing provider amid ‘inaccurate’ results claims

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More than half of GPs reduced their sessions due to work-related stress
More than half of GPs reduced their sessions due to work-related stress

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ICBs told to mine new GP practice dataset for ‘unwarranted variation’
ICBs told to mine new GP practice dataset for ‘unwarranted variation’

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

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RCGP clarifies GP role in providing transgender care in new position statement
RCGP clarifies GP role in providing transgender care in new position statement

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A&G must not replace cancer referrals, NHS England reminds ICBs
A&G must not replace cancer referrals, NHS England reminds ICBs

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GPs to prescribe Mounjaro from late June to ‘prioritised’ patient cohorts
GPs to prescribe Mounjaro from late June to ‘prioritised’ patient cohorts

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GPs to receive £20 for ‘each episode of care’, confirms A&G enhanced service
GPs to receive £20 for ‘each episode of care’, confirms A&G enhanced service

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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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NHS App saved 400,000 hours of GP time last year, NHS England claims
NHS App saved 400,000 hours of GP time last year, NHS England claims

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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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Contract details new enhanced service to fund advice and guidance (A&G)
Contract details new enhanced service to fund advice and guidance (A&G)

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‘Sustained effort’ required to bring child vaccination rates to 95% target
‘Sustained effort’ required to bring child vaccination rates to 95% target

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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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GPs told to charge patients requesting letters for emotional support pets
GPs told to charge patients requesting letters for emotional support pets

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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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GPs must plan to increase activity by 10% to access funding, says ICB
GPs must plan to increase activity by 10% to access funding, says ICB

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GPs left to review backlog of ‘failed’ discharge letters from hospitals
GPs left to review backlog of ‘failed’ discharge letters from hospitals

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Online weight-loss prescribers issued new rules that could increase GP workload
Online weight-loss prescribers issued new rules that could increase GP workload

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Big questions: GP ARRS figures, and elective reform workload dump
Big questions: GP ARRS figures, and elective reform workload dump

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Four in 10 GPs see themselves leaving UK general practice within five years
Four in 10 GPs see themselves leaving UK general practice within five years

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GP continuity reduces workload in practices and A&E, study suggests
GP continuity reduces workload in practices and A&E, study suggests

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GPs should ask at-risk patients about gambling, says final NICE guideline
GPs should ask at-risk patients about gambling, says final NICE guideline

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NHSE tells hospitals to implement ‘standardised’ referral criteria for GPs
NHSE tells hospitals to implement ‘standardised’ referral criteria for GPs

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GPs told to hold off on prescribing tirzepatide while ICBs finalise guidance
GPs told to hold off on prescribing tirzepatide while ICBs finalise guidance

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GP flu consultations up in past week but spread may have reached its peak
GP flu consultations up in past week but spread may have reached its peak

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Government rejects call to make OTC medicines free to reduce GP pressure
Government rejects call to make OTC medicines free to reduce GP pressure

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GPs can reject requests for input on private weight-loss jab prescriptions, say LMCs
GPs can reject requests for input on private weight-loss jab prescriptions, say LMCs

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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 instructed to help ambulance crews in bid to ease winter pressures
GPs instructed to help ambulance crews in bid to ease winter pressures

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GPs to be paid £20 per A&G request in bid to cut hospital waiting lists
GPs to be paid £20 per A&G request in bid to cut hospital waiting lists

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GPs report usual respiratory workload despite ‘skyrocketing’ flu in hospital
GPs report usual respiratory workload despite ‘skyrocketing’ flu in hospital

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Out-of-hours GPs threatened with termination for completing too few cases per hour
Out-of-hours GPs threatened with termination for completing too few cases per hour

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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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Trusts rejecting GP referrals risk contract breach, LMCs warn
Trusts rejecting GP referrals risk contract breach, LMCs warn

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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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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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New RCGP guidance severely limits PA scope of practice
New RCGP guidance severely limits PA scope of practice

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First repeat prescribing guidance in 20 years urges GPs to review processes
First repeat prescribing guidance in 20 years urges GPs to review processes

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NHSE plans phased rollout of tirzepatide for weight loss to avoid ‘profound’ impact on GPs
NHSE plans phased rollout of tirzepatide for weight loss to avoid ‘profound’ impact on GPs

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GPs in deprived areas care for 2,500 patients each
GPs in deprived areas care for 2,500 patients each

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GPs dealing with rise in ‘anonymous’ rejected referrals to secondary care
GPs dealing with rise in ‘anonymous’ rejected referrals to secondary care

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NHSE asks GPs to record patient safety incidents on national system
NHSE asks GPs to record patient safety incidents on national system

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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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NHS England reveals 22 PCNs taking part in controversial GP model pilot
NHS England reveals 22 PCNs taking part in controversial GP model pilot

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GPs left ‘flying by the seat of their pants’ in pandemic, Covid inquiry hears
GPs left ‘flying by the seat of their pants’ in pandemic, Covid inquiry hears

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

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NHSE instructs GPs to avoid hospital admissions this winter
NHSE instructs GPs to avoid hospital admissions this winter

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Fall in FTE GPs driven by male doctors reducing working hours, finds study
Fall in FTE GPs driven by male doctors reducing working hours, finds study

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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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GP practices should have ‘work coaches’ to get patients back to work, say NHS leaders
GP practices should have ‘work coaches’ to get patients back to work, say NHS leaders

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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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GPs warned against using AI for complaint responses
GPs warned against using AI for complaint responses

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GPs told to prepare to register early-release prisoners
GPs told to prepare to register early-release prisoners

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Patients have fewer but longer GP consultations, study finds
Patients have fewer but longer GP consultations, study finds

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GPs need more support to manage rise in food allergies, say researchers
GPs need more support to manage rise in food allergies, say researchers

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New digital NHS Health Check to be trialled from early next year
New digital NHS Health Check to be trialled from early next year

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GP practices urged to share data with BMA to measure ‘impact of collective action’
GP practices urged to share data with BMA to measure ‘impact of collective action’

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NHS leaders should stress importance of taking breaks to boost morale
NHS leaders should stress importance of taking breaks to boost morale

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More patients face worsening health due to long hospital waiting lists, CQC survey suggests
More patients face worsening health due to long hospital waiting lists, CQC survey suggests

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Workload dump impacting GP ability to provide safe care, LMC warns
Workload dump impacting GP ability to provide safe care, LMC warns

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GPs still face blood testing disruption two months after cyber attack
GPs still face blood testing disruption two months after cyber attack

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UK worst on hospital waits but best on GP access, 10-country survey shows
UK worst on hospital waits but best on GP access, 10-country survey shows

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LMC sets out list of ‘workload dump’ requests GPs should decline
LMC sets out list of ‘workload dump’ requests GPs should decline

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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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GPs with burnout already resilient and need better support, research shows
GPs with burnout already resilient and need better support, research shows

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Three quarters of public concerned about pressures on GP practices
Three quarters of public concerned about pressures on GP practices

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GPs ‘least satisfied’ with their job among all doctors, GMC finds
GPs ‘least satisfied’ with their job among all doctors, GMC finds

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GP full-time definition should be six sessions per week, finds new study
GP full-time definition should be six sessions per week, finds new study

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GPs must supervise PA decisions immediately after each patient, says BMA
GPs must supervise PA decisions immediately after each patient, says BMA

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New death certification guidance hails ‘improved accuracy’ ahead of statutory launch
New death certification guidance hails ‘improved accuracy’ ahead of statutory launch

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GP practices incorporated in NHSE’s OPEL framework in one area
GP practices incorporated in NHSE’s OPEL framework in one area

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How undelivered hospital letters have caused chaos for GPs
How undelivered hospital letters have caused chaos for GPs

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GPs left to deal with more than 700,000 unsent hospital letters
GPs left to deal with more than 700,000 unsent hospital letters

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Faulty pathology system causes ‘significant’ issues for GPs
Faulty pathology system causes ‘significant’ issues for GPs

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GPC England vision sets goal of one GP per 1,000 patients by 2050
GPC England vision sets goal of one GP per 1,000 patients by 2050

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GP practices should move to appointments ‘waiting list system’, BMA recommends
GP practices should move to appointments ‘waiting list system’, BMA recommends

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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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ICB cuts funding for advice and guidance after GPs fail targets
ICB cuts funding for advice and guidance after GPs fail targets

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GPC warns NHS England may use call data to ‘performance manage’ practices
GPC warns NHS England may use call data to ‘performance manage’ practices

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Three quarters of GPs say that workload is a threat to patient safety, finds RCGP poll
Three quarters of GPs say that workload is a threat to patient safety, finds RCGP poll

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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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Revealed: NHS England’s plans to replace traditional GP referrals
Revealed: NHS England’s plans to replace traditional GP referrals

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Pilot PCNs to receive 10% funding uplift to expand GP clinical capacity
Pilot PCNs to receive 10% funding uplift to expand GP clinical capacity

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GP concern as cyber criminals publish alleged NHS patient data
GP concern as cyber criminals publish alleged NHS patient data

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GP fury as Creon shortages leave patient at risk of hospitalisation
GP fury as Creon shortages leave patient at risk of hospitalisation

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NHSE asks ICBs to ‘referee’ hospital/GP workload dump situations
NHSE asks ICBs to ‘referee’ hospital/GP workload dump situations

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GP at-scale pilots to be ‘integral’ to NHS future, says chief executive
GP at-scale pilots to be ‘integral’ to NHS future, says chief executive

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Medicine shortage warnings triple in last two years
Medicine shortage warnings triple in last two years

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GP referrals ‘key’ to Pharmacy First success, analysis suggests
GP referrals ‘key’ to Pharmacy First success, analysis suggests

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GP workload concern as private hospital admissions reach ‘record level’
GP workload concern as private hospital admissions reach ‘record level’

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ICB will allow overwhelmed GP practices to divert patients in pilot scheme
ICB will allow overwhelmed GP practices to divert patients in pilot scheme

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Pharmacy First ‘will fail’ if people ‘keep having to return to their GP’, MPs warn
Pharmacy First ‘will fail’ if people ‘keep having to return to their GP’, MPs warn

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LMCs call for ‘appropriate controls’ on AI in general practice
LMCs call for ‘appropriate controls’ on AI in general practice

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ICB rubber-stamps plans for same-day hubs and GP access ‘at scale’
ICB rubber-stamps plans for same-day hubs and GP access ‘at scale’

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GP spirometry referrals regularly rejected despite ICB guidance
GP spirometry referrals regularly rejected despite ICB guidance

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GPs could become sole gatekeeper of gender change process under Labour
GPs could become sole gatekeeper of gender change process under Labour

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Government announces ‘largest patient choice expansion’ in a decade
Government announces ‘largest patient choice expansion’ in a decade

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NHSE awards RCGP ‘significant’ contract to help improve GP access
NHSE awards RCGP ‘significant’ contract to help improve GP access

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NHS England looking to ‘replace’ direct GP referrals with A&G, GP leaders fear
NHS England looking to ‘replace’ direct GP referrals with A&G, GP leaders fear

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Next contract needs cap on patients per GP, says GPC chair
Next contract needs cap on patients per GP, says GPC chair

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GPs having to provide advice on alternatives amid ‘daily’ medicines shortages
GPs having to provide advice on alternatives amid ‘daily’ medicines shortages

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Government names 15 ICBs which will pilot fit note reform
Government names 15 ICBs which will pilot fit note reform

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Just one pharmacy IT supplier has enabled integrated Pharmacy First GP updates
Just one pharmacy IT supplier has enabled integrated Pharmacy First GP updates

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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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BMA workload warning as ICBs want GPs to take over Covid antiviral prescribing
BMA workload warning as ICBs want GPs to take over Covid antiviral prescribing

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Vaccination and immunisation record keeping requirements are tightened
Vaccination and immunisation record keeping requirements are tightened

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Government planning to remove fit note responsibility from GPs
Government planning to remove fit note responsibility from GPs

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Minister denies Government encourages primary care same-day access hubs
Minister denies Government encourages primary care same-day access hubs

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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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Rollout of new medical examiner system postponed to September
Rollout of new medical examiner system postponed to September

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GPs most ‘discontented’ among UK doctors, GMC survey finds
GPs most ‘discontented’ among UK doctors, GMC survey finds

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GP recovery plan update highlights 111 referral crackdown
GP recovery plan update highlights 111 referral crackdown

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Hospital trust failed to send another 30,000 patient documents to GPs
Hospital trust failed to send another 30,000 patient documents to GPs

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NHS England hails increase in daily GP appointments to 1.4 million
NHS England hails increase in daily GP appointments to 1.4 million

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Hospital trusts must instate ‘designated lead’ to improve interface with GPs
Hospital trusts must instate ‘designated lead’ to improve interface with GPs

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ICB considering ‘111 First’-style GP access model
ICB considering ‘111 First’-style GP access model

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Automatic records updates from pharmacies to GPs to be phased in from next week
Automatic records updates from pharmacies to GPs to be phased in from next week

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Loss of pharmacies ‘generates millions of extra GP appointments’
Loss of pharmacies ‘generates millions of extra GP appointments’

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Rollout of new death certification system could be delayed again
Rollout of new death certification system could be delayed again

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Almost one million young adults urged to book missed MMR vaccination
Almost one million young adults urged to book missed MMR vaccination

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ICB shelves same-day hub plans due to GP and patient backlash
ICB shelves same-day hub plans due to GP and patient backlash

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General practice is reaching ‘saturation point’, NHS England admits
General practice is reaching ‘saturation point’, NHS England admits

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NHS England to ‘step back’ and let ICBs test same-day access at scale
NHS England to ‘step back’ and let ICBs test same-day access at scale

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Pharmacy First GP IT updates could still be weeks away
Pharmacy First GP IT updates could still be weeks away

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Same-day GP care at scale should be ‘mandatory’, says pioneer PCN
Same-day GP care at scale should be ‘mandatory’, says pioneer PCN

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Continuity of care more ‘productive’ than access-driven GP models, study suggests
Continuity of care more ‘productive’ than access-driven GP models, study suggests

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Pulse in Print: How our investigations shone a light on the profession
Pulse in Print: How our investigations shone a light on the profession

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Scottish LMC starts reporting system ‘to monitor pressures’ on GPs
Scottish LMC starts reporting system ‘to monitor pressures’ on GPs

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Trust fails to send thousands of patient letters to GPs due to ‘system breakdown’
Trust fails to send thousands of patient letters to GPs due to ‘system breakdown’

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ICB to proceed with ‘mandatory’ same-day hub plans but with phased rollout
ICB to proceed with ‘mandatory’ same-day hub plans but with phased rollout

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GP workload concern as ICB axes ‘financially unsustainable’ prescription service
GP workload concern as ICB axes ‘financially unsustainable’ prescription service

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GPs in second area to stop same-day care in bid to relieve workload
GPs in second area to stop same-day care in bid to relieve workload

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Retired GPs to staff hubs to ‘ease on-the-day demand’ on practices
Retired GPs to staff hubs to ‘ease on-the-day demand’ on practices

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GP concern as Pharmacy First ‘directs patients back to general practice’
GP concern as Pharmacy First ‘directs patients back to general practice’

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BMA calls for measles enhanced service to cover extra GP work
BMA calls for measles enhanced service to cover extra GP work

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GPs raise ‘immense concern’ around ICB plan for ‘same-day access hubs’
GPs raise ‘immense concern’ around ICB plan for ‘same-day access hubs’

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GP practices to stop same-day care as ICS effectively mandates new service
GP practices to stop same-day care as ICS effectively mandates new service

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Government should encourage more GP super-practices, suggests influential report
Government should encourage more GP super-practices, suggests influential report

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Most doctors find PAs increase rather than decrease their workload
Most doctors find PAs increase rather than decrease their workload

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New medical examiner system increases GP admin burden, warns BMA
New medical examiner system increases GP admin burden, warns BMA

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ARRS staff not reducing workloads due to lack of skills, warns report
ARRS staff not reducing workloads due to lack of skills, warns report

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10,000 pharmacies begin treating seven common conditions
10,000 pharmacies begin treating seven common conditions

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GPs need ‘urgent’ financial support to take on measles work, says BMA
GPs need ‘urgent’ financial support to take on measles work, says BMA

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GPs can start referring patients to Pharmacy First next week
GPs can start referring patients to Pharmacy First next week

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Video: GPs calling ambulance told to wait until ‘patient stops breathing’
Video: GPs calling ambulance told to wait until ‘patient stops breathing’

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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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GPs concerned about having to check pharmacy patient record updates
GPs concerned about having to check pharmacy patient record updates

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Parents need education on when children don’t need a GP, say MPs
Parents need education on when children don’t need a GP, say MPs

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Workload dump on GPs costs the NHS £4m in just one region, says LMC
Workload dump on GPs costs the NHS £4m in just one region, says LMC

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ICBs pay management consultants to help improve GP access
ICBs pay management consultants to help improve GP access

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5,000 patients displaced as GP practice with recruitment issues closes
5,000 patients displaced as GP practice with recruitment issues closes

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IT on track to enable pharmacists to update GP records from February
IT on track to enable pharmacists to update GP records from February

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GPs don’t have to enter shared care agreements with private ADHD prescribers, says LMC
GPs don’t have to enter shared care agreements with private ADHD prescribers, says LMC

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NHS England confirms launch of exception reporting for IIF GP access indicator
NHS England confirms launch of exception reporting for IIF GP access indicator

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GP practices ‘do not have time’ to sign up to NHSE access training, say ICBs
GP practices ‘do not have time’ to sign up to NHSE access training, say ICBs

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ICB considering additional support for practices declaring ‘black alert’
ICB considering additional support for practices declaring ‘black alert’

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Only three ICBs meet GP recovery plan target on self referrals
Only three ICBs meet GP recovery plan target on self referrals

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BMA Northern Ireland chair opens surgery to private patients
BMA Northern Ireland chair opens surgery to private patients

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NHSE credits recovery plan as GPs see extra four million patients in a month
NHSE credits recovery plan as GPs see extra four million patients in a month

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NHS England to review QOF target following NICE CVD guidance update
NHS England to review QOF target following NICE CVD guidance update

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Ambulance pressures forcing GPs to leave clinic to attend emergencies
Ambulance pressures forcing GPs to leave clinic to attend emergencies

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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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Most patients find advantages with online GP consultations, finds study
Most patients find advantages with online GP consultations, finds study

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Almost 60 GP practices closed last year across the UK
Almost 60 GP practices closed last year across the UK

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GMC promises to take winter pressure into account
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GPs must engage with medical examiners from April, confirms Government

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Hospitals will have to discharge patients earlier during strikes, says NHSE

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

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‘If I opened my list to new patients I would have to report myself to the GMC’

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GPs asked to monitor patients treated by private medical cannabis clinics
GPs asked to monitor patients treated by private medical cannabis clinics

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NHS England ‘often loses sight of huge value’ GPs bring, chair admits
NHS England ‘often loses sight of huge value’ GPs bring, chair admits

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Government looking at medicine supervision changes in pharmacies to ‘free up GP appointments’

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Are patients ‘shopping around’ the GP marketplace?

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How practices can ‘informally’ close their list
How practices can ‘informally’ close their list

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The ‘last resort’ of formally closing lists
The ‘last resort’ of formally closing lists

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‘No plans’ to expand Pharmacy First seven conditions, says minister

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No room at the practice
No room at the practice

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Just 11 ICBs allocate winter support to general practice
Just 11 ICBs allocate winter support to general practice

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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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Do GPs have legal liability when acting on advice and guidance?
Do GPs have legal liability when acting on advice and guidance?

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GPs will not be nationally mandated to use advice and guidance, NHSE confirms
GPs will not be nationally mandated to use advice and guidance, NHSE confirms

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GP leaders vote in favour of retaining acute care responsibilities
GP leaders vote in favour of retaining acute care responsibilities

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NICE ‘out of touch’ with reality of general practice, say GP leaders

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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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ARRS fuelling workforce crisis in community pharmacies, MPs told
ARRS fuelling workforce crisis in community pharmacies, MPs told

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County will see ‘planned exodus’ of GPs within five years, LMC warns
County will see ‘planned exodus’ of GPs within five years, LMC warns

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This could be the first time a Welsh GP contract is imposed
This could be the first time a Welsh GP contract is imposed

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NI GP leaders vote to ‘fully explore’ industrial action
NI GP leaders vote to ‘fully explore’ industrial action

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GPs to recruit men to first targeted prostate cancer-screening trial
GPs to recruit men to first targeted prostate cancer-screening trial

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Will GPs benefit from pharmacies taking on ‘common conditions’ prescribing?
Will GPs benefit from pharmacies taking on ‘common conditions’ prescribing?

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Government to consult on fit note process reform
Government to consult on fit note process reform

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GPs should not lead gender identity treatment, ICB tells NHSE
GPs should not lead gender identity treatment, ICB tells NHSE

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NHS England downgrades GP recovery plan to focus on ‘financial balance’
NHS England downgrades GP recovery plan to focus on ‘financial balance’

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Women at high risk of breast cancer told to see GP to access preventive drug
Women at high risk of breast cancer told to see GP to access preventive drug

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NHS England pushes MSK triage system which leads to rejected GP referrals
NHS England pushes MSK triage system which leads to rejected GP referrals

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CVD prevention should be extended beyond general practice, says CMO
CVD prevention should be extended beyond general practice, says CMO

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GPs ‘culturally and systematically neglected’ in winter plan
GPs ‘culturally and systematically neglected’ in winter plan

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GP workload warning as patients can now travel for treatment
GP workload warning as patients can now travel for treatment

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Greater use of private healthcare is increasing workload, GPs warn
Greater use of private healthcare is increasing workload, GPs warn

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LMCs to vote on separating acute from planned GP care
LMCs to vote on separating acute from planned GP care

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Government was ‘short-sighted’ to stick to five-year GP contract
Government was ‘short-sighted’ to stick to five-year GP contract

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The agony around advice and guidance
The agony around advice and guidance

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GP staff abuse fuelled by news and social media, council report warns
GP staff abuse fuelled by news and social media, council report warns

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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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Over 250 fewer FTE GPs since last year as appointment activity rises
Over 250 fewer FTE GPs since last year as appointment activity rises

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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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Long hospital waiting lists create ‘avoidable’ GP workload, says CQC chief
Long hospital waiting lists create ‘avoidable’ GP workload, says CQC chief

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GP practices need patient safety alerts, says RCGP
GP practices need patient safety alerts, says RCGP

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GPs asked to assess patients eligible for financial support amid cost-of-living crisis
GPs asked to assess patients eligible for financial support amid cost-of-living crisis

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Draft guidance stresses GP role in identifying and managing alcohol use disorder
Draft guidance stresses GP role in identifying and managing alcohol use disorder

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Private GP provider reports 41% increase in appointments amid NHS crisis
Private GP provider reports 41% increase in appointments amid NHS crisis

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GPs across the world: It’s true – GP morale is worse in the UK than elsewhere
GPs across the world: It’s true – GP morale is worse in the UK than elsewhere

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GPs across the world: Why do UK GPs have the most stress despite not working the longest hours? 
GPs across the world: Why do UK GPs have the most stress despite not working the longest hours? 

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‘Mad’ lack of focus on GP surgeries when new houses built, says minister
‘Mad’ lack of focus on GP surgeries when new houses built, says minister

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Same merde, different countries
Same merde, different countries

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Patients urged to come forward for flu jabs amid concerns for severe illness
Patients urged to come forward for flu jabs amid concerns for severe illness

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LMC ‘not made aware’ of hospital trust’s failure to send over 400k GP letters
LMC ‘not made aware’ of hospital trust’s failure to send over 400k GP letters

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ICB agrees to gender incongruence service after pressure from GPs
ICB agrees to gender incongruence service after pressure from GPs

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CQC downgrades GP practices over ‘lack of capacity to meet demand’
CQC downgrades GP practices over ‘lack of capacity to meet demand’

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Big questions of the month: Lack of winter support for GPs, US firms withdraw from NHS
Big questions of the month: Lack of winter support for GPs, US firms withdraw from NHS

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More than half of patients want to see the same GP at every appointment
More than half of patients want to see the same GP at every appointment

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Hospital trust fails to send 24,000 electronic patient documents to GPs
Hospital trust fails to send 24,000 electronic patient documents to GPs

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Over 25k operations cancelled at least twice ‘place burden’ on GP workload
Over 25k operations cancelled at least twice ‘place burden’ on GP workload

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Poverty-stricken patients threat to GP time and mental health, warns RCGP
Poverty-stricken patients threat to GP time and mental health, warns RCGP

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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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RCGP has asked NHS England not to mandate advice and guidance
RCGP has asked NHS England not to mandate advice and guidance

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BMA demands investigation into vaccination programme ‘mismanagement’
BMA demands investigation into vaccination programme ‘mismanagement’

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NHS England ‘working on major expansion of A&G’ prior to GP referral
NHS England ‘working on major expansion of A&G’ prior to GP referral

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NHS England planning new ‘rapid discharge’ standard
NHS England planning new ‘rapid discharge’ standard

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Pharmacies should help diagnose cancers within five years, says report
Pharmacies should help diagnose cancers within five years, says report

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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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Online GP record access has reduced admin burden for practices, says NHS England
Online GP record access has reduced admin burden for practices, says NHS England

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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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Offer all new GPs salaried employment as ‘primary care consultants’, suggests report
Offer all new GPs salaried employment as ‘primary care consultants’, suggests report

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GP salaries increased by 3% over the past year, finds survey
GP salaries increased by 3% over the past year, finds survey

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GPs to receive direct-access diagnostics test results within four weeks
GPs to receive direct-access diagnostics test results within four weeks

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One in six GP appointments ‘potentially avoidable’, says NHS England
One in six GP appointments ‘potentially avoidable’, says NHS England

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Patients seen face to face by GPs upon request, finds NHS England
Patients seen face to face by GPs upon request, finds NHS England

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GPs told they can decline private bariatric surgery aftercare requests
GPs told they can decline private bariatric surgery aftercare requests

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BMA paper suggests Northern Ireland GPs could ‘simply leave NHS contract’
BMA paper suggests Northern Ireland GPs could ‘simply leave NHS contract’

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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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Concerns over ICB decision to close GP practice before new health centre is built
Concerns over ICB decision to close GP practice before new health centre is built

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NICE finalises guideline to mandate FIT testing for suspected colorectal cancer
NICE finalises guideline to mandate FIT testing for suspected colorectal cancer

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University students urged to see GP for catch-up meningitis jab
University students urged to see GP for catch-up meningitis jab

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Pharmacist prescribing pilots to be launched across England
Pharmacist prescribing pilots to be launched across England

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GPs receiving ‘increasing requests’ to produce letters for emotional support pets
GPs receiving ‘increasing requests’ to produce letters for emotional support pets

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40% of GP practices set limit on number of patients seen per day
40% of GP practices set limit on number of patients seen per day

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GPs should be careful declaring patients fit for extreme sports, warns MDO
GPs should be careful declaring patients fit for extreme sports, warns MDO

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NHS England does not recognise ‘arbitrary’ workload limit of 25 daily GP contacts
NHS England does not recognise ‘arbitrary’ workload limit of 25 daily GP contacts

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Third of practices forced to stop routine appointments in the past year
Third of practices forced to stop routine appointments in the past year

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Home Office consulting on mandatory GP engagement in firearms licensing
Home Office consulting on mandatory GP engagement in firearms licensing

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One in four blood tests in general practice may be unnecessary
One in four blood tests in general practice may be unnecessary

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GPs to directly order tests for respiratory and CVD diagnostics
GPs to directly order tests for respiratory and CVD diagnostics

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Plans for the future of fit notes could include GP referrals to ‘life coaches’
Plans for the future of fit notes could include GP referrals to ‘life coaches’

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NHSE launches training for GPs on prescribing Covid treatments
NHSE launches training for GPs on prescribing Covid treatments

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Exclusive: NHS England to include GPs in OPEL framework over the next year
Exclusive: NHS England to include GPs in OPEL framework over the next year

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GPs warn of ‘intense’ workload and workforce crisis as FTE numbers continue to fall
GPs warn of ‘intense’ workload and workforce crisis as FTE numbers continue to fall

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Government may further expand professionals who can sign fit notes
Government may further expand professionals who can sign fit notes

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‘Care traffic control centres’ to speed up hospital discharge in winter
‘Care traffic control centres’ to speed up hospital discharge in winter

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Police to stop attending ‘inappropriate’ mental health callouts
Police to stop attending ‘inappropriate’ mental health callouts

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

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Police request GP records to test rape victim ‘credibility’, finds Home Office
Police request GP records to test rape victim ‘credibility’, finds Home Office

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How will we double the number of GP trainers by 2028?
How will we double the number of GP trainers by 2028?

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Mounting patient pressure led to ‘15% rise’ in legal advice needed by GPs
Mounting patient pressure led to ‘15% rise’ in legal advice needed by GPs

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‘Massive investment’ required to turn around poor GP satisfaction ratings
‘Massive investment’ required to turn around poor GP satisfaction ratings

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Senior GP leader had to sign ‘220 paper prescriptions in one day’
Senior GP leader had to sign ‘220 paper prescriptions in one day’

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GP trainers among those at highest risk of burnout, GMC warns
GP trainers among those at highest risk of burnout, GMC warns

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New centralised GP patient registration service to launch this year
New centralised GP patient registration service to launch this year

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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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NICE recommends GPs use FIT test for all suspected colorectal cancer patients
NICE recommends GPs use FIT test for all suspected colorectal cancer patients

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How do UK medical school places translate to fully trained GPs? 
How do UK medical school places translate to fully trained GPs? 

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44% of GP admin work can be ‘fully automated’, workforce plan suggests
44% of GP admin work can be ‘fully automated’, workforce plan suggests

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GP practices under ‘extreme pressure’ can remove themselves from Directory of Services
GP practices under ‘extreme pressure’ can remove themselves from Directory of Services

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Poor hospital interface ‘wastes 15m GP appointments per year’, warns report
Poor hospital interface ‘wastes 15m GP appointments per year’, warns report

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Digital NHS Health Check will launch next spring
Digital NHS Health Check will launch next spring

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GPs should not agree to take on prescribing of Covid treatments, says BMA
GPs should not agree to take on prescribing of Covid treatments, says BMA

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Junior doctors to walk out for five days in ‘longest-ever’ NHS strike
Junior doctors to walk out for five days in ‘longest-ever’ NHS strike

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Annual GMC audit warns of unmanageable GP workloads
Annual GMC audit warns of unmanageable GP workloads

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‘Advice and guidance’ risks creating ‘hidden backlog’ of patients, experts warn
‘Advice and guidance’ risks creating ‘hidden backlog’ of patients, experts warn

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NHS 111 call handlers to answer GP phones in pilot project
NHS 111 call handlers to answer GP phones in pilot project

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NHS 111 ‘asking GPs to take extra patients on top of agreed slots’
NHS 111 ‘asking GPs to take extra patients on top of agreed slots’

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One in 20 GPs currently accessing NHS practitioner mental health service
One in 20 GPs currently accessing NHS practitioner mental health service

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LMC advises GPs can ‘informally’ close lists without telling ICB 
LMC advises GPs can ‘informally’ close lists without telling ICB 

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GPs could take greater role in Covid treatment delivery in new local pathways
GPs could take greater role in Covid treatment delivery in new local pathways

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Resolving Essex hospital letters backlog will take GPs ‘over a year’
Resolving Essex hospital letters backlog will take GPs ‘over a year’

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Patients to choose between providers on NHS app after GP referral
Patients to choose between providers on NHS app after GP referral

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Lauded online systems regularly shut down due to overwhelming demand
Lauded online systems regularly shut down due to overwhelming demand

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GP leaders urge Government not to repeat ‘panic-causing’ Strep A-style alert
GP leaders urge Government not to repeat ‘panic-causing’ Strep A-style alert

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GPs call for funding for workload due to increased patient use of private healthcare
GPs call for funding for workload due to increased patient use of private healthcare

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SAS doctors in general practice ‘risk exploitation’, says BMA
SAS doctors in general practice ‘risk exploitation’, says BMA

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Over 400,000 children awaiting hospital appointments as ‘adults prioritised’
Over 400,000 children awaiting hospital appointments as ‘adults prioritised’

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ICBs should set up ‘escalation routes’ after 25 daily GP contacts, says new BMA guidance
ICBs should set up ‘escalation routes’ after 25 daily GP contacts, says new BMA guidance

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Will new plans around secondary care ‘workload dump’ help GPs?
Will new plans around secondary care ‘workload dump’ help GPs?

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Can pharmacists really absorb GP workload?
Can pharmacists really absorb GP workload?

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15th Northern Irish GP practice to hand back contract this year
15th Northern Irish GP practice to hand back contract this year

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Consultant-to-consultant referral to be mandated to avoid GP workload dump
Consultant-to-consultant referral to be mandated to avoid GP workload dump

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NHS England to launch nationwide GP practice ‘improvement’ programme this month
NHS England to launch nationwide GP practice ‘improvement’ programme this month

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GPs should only direct patients to 111 in ‘exceptional circumstances’, says recovery plan
GPs should only direct patients to 111 in ‘exceptional circumstances’, says recovery plan

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The GP recovery plan at a glance
The GP recovery plan at a glance

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GPs asked to submit ‘quality alerts’ to ICB when experiencing workload dump
GPs asked to submit ‘quality alerts’ to ICB when experiencing workload dump

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GPs advised to switch off online consultation systems in response to ‘unsafe workload’
GPs advised to switch off online consultation systems in response to ‘unsafe workload’

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Minimal sign-up to pharmacy contraceptive service
Minimal sign-up to pharmacy contraceptive service

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Rollout of new death certification system postponed until April 2024
Rollout of new death certification system postponed until April 2024

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GPs provided two million more appointments last month than in March last year
GPs provided two million more appointments last month than in March last year

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Patients having to ask GPs to translate English-only hospital letters
Patients having to ask GPs to translate English-only hospital letters

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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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Demand for GP appointments rocketed in later winter, ONS analysis shows
Demand for GP appointments rocketed in later winter, ONS analysis shows

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HRT medicines scheme has been rolled out without the right IT in place
HRT medicines scheme has been rolled out without the right IT in place

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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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GP concern over plans to move Covid medicine delivery to ICB control
GP concern over plans to move Covid medicine delivery to ICB control

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Over 700 GP practices received ‘intensive’ access support from NHS England
Over 700 GP practices received ‘intensive’ access support from NHS England

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GPs offered nearly 25k more daily appointments in February than previous month
GPs offered nearly 25k more daily appointments in February than previous month

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GPs asked to accept over 50,000 lost letters as LMC warns of lack of support
GPs asked to accept over 50,000 lost letters as LMC warns of lack of support

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Government ‘needs to listen’, doctors say, as satisfaction with GP services plummets
Government ‘needs to listen’, doctors say, as satisfaction with GP services plummets

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‘It is not right to normalise the current GP workload’, says RCGP chair
‘It is not right to normalise the current GP workload’, says RCGP chair

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Disability work assessment overhaul planned by Government
Disability work assessment overhaul planned by Government

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New death certification system ‘postponed due to legal delays’, GPs told
New death certification system ‘postponed due to legal delays’, GPs told

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NHS England urged to ‘be honest’ with patients about GP capacity constraints
NHS England urged to ‘be honest’ with patients about GP capacity constraints

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ICB gives GPs flexibility on local services to ease winter pressures
ICB gives GPs flexibility on local services to ease winter pressures

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Practices missed out on winter funding due to ‘arduous form-filling’, finds RCGP
Practices missed out on winter funding due to ‘arduous form-filling’, finds RCGP

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GPs showing signs of psychological stress and burnout in response to pandemic
GPs showing signs of psychological stress and burnout in response to pandemic

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GP at Hand pauses out-of-area patient registrations
GP at Hand pauses out-of-area patient registrations

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General practice alert system failing to relieve pressures, say GPs
General practice alert system failing to relieve pressures, say GPs

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NHS England told to provide local evidence of A&G effectiveness
NHS England told to provide local evidence of A&G effectiveness

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Pharmacy leaders hit out at NHS England ads redirecting patients from GPs
Pharmacy leaders hit out at NHS England ads redirecting patients from GPs

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NHS England launches ad campaign to redirect patients from GPs to pharmacies
NHS England launches ad campaign to redirect patients from GPs to pharmacies

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‘One in five’ patient referrals bounced back to GPs, warns watchdog
‘One in five’ patient referrals bounced back to GPs, warns watchdog

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GP numbers down by 7% since 2016 while registered patients rise
GP numbers down by 7% since 2016 while registered patients rise

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Quarter of GP practices at risk of closing, according to RCGP survey
Quarter of GP practices at risk of closing, according to RCGP survey

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GPs use mindfulness and breathing techniques to reduce feelings of being overworked
GPs use mindfulness and breathing techniques to reduce feelings of being overworked

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Pharmacists are not trying to replace GPs, say sector leaders
Pharmacists are not trying to replace GPs, say sector leaders

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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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Urgent care plan jeopardises patient safety by pushing workload onto GPs, BMA warns
Urgent care plan jeopardises patient safety by pushing workload onto GPs, BMA warns

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Appointment numbers up for December despite FTE GP decline
Appointment numbers up for December despite FTE GP decline

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Two thirds of GPs say ‘advice and guidance’ is blocking patients who really need a referral
Two thirds of GPs say ‘advice and guidance’ is blocking patients who really need a referral

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GPs ‘given no guidance’ as 400 asylum seekers arrive from centre linked to diphtheria cases
GPs ‘given no guidance’ as 400 asylum seekers arrive from centre linked to diphtheria cases

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Scottish GPs told to focus on urgent care only to reduce NHS pressures
Scottish GPs told to focus on urgent care only to reduce NHS pressures

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GPs call for ‘radical’ solutions to ease winter pressures
GPs call for ‘radical’ solutions to ease winter pressures

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CQC inspections to be ‘reduced’ to ease NHS winter pressures
CQC inspections to be ‘reduced’ to ease NHS winter pressures

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NHS England blocking attempts by local commissioners to suspend QOF
NHS England blocking attempts by local commissioners to suspend QOF

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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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MPs urged to return to Parliament as GPs driving patients to hospital
MPs urged to return to Parliament as GPs driving patients to hospital

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2023: The year the BMA gets radical? 
2023: The year the BMA gets radical? 

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Doctor leaders call for ‘immediate action’ to relieve NHS pressures
Doctor leaders call for ‘immediate action’ to relieve NHS pressures

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Strep A demand forces GPs to cancel routine appointments
Strep A demand forces GPs to cancel routine appointments

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Large practice reports over 7,000 patients per GP
Large practice reports over 7,000 patients per GP

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GP leader calls out MP for ‘morale-damaging’ face-to-face campaign
GP leader calls out MP for ‘morale-damaging’ face-to-face campaign

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BMA urges GPs to ignore NHS England request to cover during ambulance strikes
BMA urges GPs to ignore NHS England request to cover during ambulance strikes

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NHS England asks GPs to provide clinical cover during ambulance strike
NHS England asks GPs to provide clinical cover during ambulance strike

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GPs urge NHS England to direct strep A-worried parents to NHS 111 amid ‘relentless’ demand
GPs urge NHS England to direct strep A-worried parents to NHS 111 amid ‘relentless’ demand

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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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GP ‘eight o’clock rush’ is ‘not acceptable’, says NHS England director
GP ‘eight o’clock rush’ is ‘not acceptable’, says NHS England director

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NHS ad campaign plans encourage phone or online access to GP in first instance
NHS ad campaign plans encourage phone or online access to GP in first instance

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LMCs demand end to Saturday and evening GP appointments by April
LMCs demand end to Saturday and evening GP appointments by April

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GPs supportive of December nurses’ strikes despite workload fears
GPs supportive of December nurses’ strikes despite workload fears

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GPs must be prepared to take collective action, warns GPC deputy chair
GPs must be prepared to take collective action, warns GPC deputy chair

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End the dysfunctional primary-secondary care interface to improve GP access
End the dysfunctional primary-secondary care interface to improve GP access

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NHS England supports calls for staff grade doctors in general practice
NHS England supports calls for staff grade doctors in general practice

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Return to pre-Covid face-to-face appointment levels will not improve GP access, MPs told
Return to pre-Covid face-to-face appointment levels will not improve GP access, MPs told

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Doctor regulators to take winter pressures ‘into account’
Doctor regulators to take winter pressures ‘into account’

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GPs experience ‘overwhelming number’ of daily patient contacts ahead of winter
GPs experience ‘overwhelming number’ of daily patient contacts ahead of winter

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GPs issuing 9.5% more fit notes than before the pandemic
GPs issuing 9.5% more fit notes than before the pandemic

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We are suffering from second victim syndrome
We are suffering from second victim syndrome

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NI GP practices ‘in difficulty’ will have option to ask for QOF freeze
NI GP practices ‘in difficulty’ will have option to ask for QOF freeze

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National heatmap of GP pressure to be available from spring next year
National heatmap of GP pressure to be available from spring next year

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Northern Ireland announces £3m enhanced service for GP practices this winter
Northern Ireland announces £3m enhanced service for GP practices this winter

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RCGP advises practices delay NHS app records access
RCGP advises practices delay NHS app records access

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EasyJet still requiring GP note explaining medicines in travellers’ luggage
EasyJet still requiring GP note explaining medicines in travellers’ luggage

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‘Overwhelmed’ salaried GPs should consider workload boundaries, BMA suggests
‘Overwhelmed’ salaried GPs should consider workload boundaries, BMA suggests

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GPs clock over 200 patient contacts a day, campaign reveals
GPs clock over 200 patient contacts a day, campaign reveals

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GP networks subcontract enhanced access out to private provider
GP networks subcontract enhanced access out to private provider

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Cold weather plan no longer advises all patients to discuss exercise with GP
Cold weather plan no longer advises all patients to discuss exercise with GP

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GPs should ‘move to a waiting list system’ amid ‘unmanageable’ pressure, says BMA
GPs should ‘move to a waiting list system’ amid ‘unmanageable’ pressure, says BMA

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Record GP demand ‘outstrips’ capacity, NHS England admits in stark warning 
Record GP demand ‘outstrips’ capacity, NHS England admits in stark warning 

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BMA warning as the number of patients per GP rises by 16% in seven years
BMA warning as the number of patients per GP rises by 16% in seven years

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Minor injury referrals from NHS 111 to community pharmacy begin
Minor injury referrals from NHS 111 to community pharmacy begin

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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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ICB funds ‘surge site’ to relieve overwhelmed GPs
ICB funds ‘surge site’ to relieve overwhelmed GPs

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GPs told to expect increase in patients seeking appointments due to Queen’s death
GPs told to expect increase in patients seeking appointments due to Queen’s death

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GP practices deliver highest proportion of face-to-face appointments since start of pandemic
GP practices deliver highest proportion of face-to-face appointments since start of pandemic

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New online registration process saves GP practices 15 minutes per patient
New online registration process saves GP practices 15 minutes per patient

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Government publishes ‘bureaucracy-busting concordat’ for general practice
Government publishes ‘bureaucracy-busting concordat’ for general practice

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GPs could prescribe help with energy bills under Government proposals
GPs could prescribe help with energy bills under Government proposals

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LMC creates letter for GPs to reject hospital workload dumping ‘tsunami’
LMC creates letter for GPs to reject hospital workload dumping ‘tsunami’

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NHSE restarting GP list cleansing despite BMA bureaucracy concerns
NHSE restarting GP list cleansing despite BMA bureaucracy concerns

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GPs dreading ‘apocalyptic’ winter based on summer workload
GPs dreading ‘apocalyptic’ winter based on summer workload

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‘Serious concerns’ about autumn booster workload and funding, warn GP leaders
‘Serious concerns’ about autumn booster workload and funding, warn GP leaders

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GPs need ‘urgent support’ ahead of winter, says RCGP
GPs need ‘urgent support’ ahead of winter, says RCGP

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GPs to share deceased patients’ records with medical examiners from April
GPs to share deceased patients’ records with medical examiners from April

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Condolences pour in for ‘overwhelmed’ GP who died by suicide
Condolences pour in for ‘overwhelmed’ GP who died by suicide

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GPs told to expect influx of calls from patients redirected due to 111 outage
GPs told to expect influx of calls from patients redirected due to 111 outage

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GPs to redact records once automatic patient access goes live, says RCGP guidance
GPs to redact records once automatic patient access goes live, says RCGP guidance

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Mandatory shared care decision-making training branded ‘waste of time’ by GPs
Mandatory shared care decision-making training branded ‘waste of time’ by GPs

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Late expansion to flu programme without central stock is GP ‘burden’
Late expansion to flu programme without central stock is GP ‘burden’

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More non-GPs can complete DVLA fitness-to-drive paperwork from today
More non-GPs can complete DVLA fitness-to-drive paperwork from today

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Firearms alert system paused days after launch over accuracy concerns
Firearms alert system paused days after launch over accuracy concerns

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‘Good’ GP experience takes 10-point dive in patient survey
‘Good’ GP experience takes 10-point dive in patient survey

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EasyJet requires GP note explaining medicines in travellers’ hand luggage
EasyJet requires GP note explaining medicines in travellers’ hand luggage

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ICS sets out ‘principles’ to reduce inappropriate hospital/GP workload dump
ICS sets out ‘principles’ to reduce inappropriate hospital/GP workload dump

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More non-GPs to be able to give fitness-to-drive evidence to DVLA
More non-GPs to be able to give fitness-to-drive evidence to DVLA

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NHS ‘inaccurately’ advises patients to talk to their GP about travel plans
NHS ‘inaccurately’ advises patients to talk to their GP about travel plans

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RCGP demands action to avoid 19,000-strong ‘mass exodus’ of GPs and trainees
RCGP demands action to avoid 19,000-strong ‘mass exodus’ of GPs and trainees

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Longest waits cut but overall elective waiting list reaches new record high
Longest waits cut but overall elective waiting list reaches new record high

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Pharmacists, nurses and physios to ease GP fit note burden from next month
Pharmacists, nurses and physios to ease GP fit note burden from next month

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NHS chief rejects Jeremy Hunt request for individual GP patient lists
NHS chief rejects Jeremy Hunt request for individual GP patient lists

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Patients miss over four million GP practice appointments already this year
Patients miss over four million GP practice appointments already this year

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Artificial intelligence ‘has potential’ to relieve pressures on NHS workforce, finds study
Artificial intelligence ‘has potential’ to relieve pressures on NHS workforce, finds study

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RCGP issues ‘plea’ for GP practices to be told if patients can’t make appointments
RCGP issues ‘plea’ for GP practices to be told if patients can’t make appointments

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Targets to reduce outpatient numbers ‘risk’ exacerbating GP pressure, NHS England admits
Targets to reduce outpatient numbers ‘risk’ exacerbating GP pressure, NHS England admits

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GP contractor model in crisis as four in 10 GP partners consider going salaried
GP contractor model in crisis as four in 10 GP partners consider going salaried

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GPs call for fit note self-certification period to be extended
GPs call for fit note self-certification period to be extended

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Elective waiting list hits new record high of 6.4 million patients
Elective waiting list hits new record high of 6.4 million patients

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Local GP leaders demand renegotiated contract with safe working limits
Local GP leaders demand renegotiated contract with safe working limits

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GPs have to start ‘saying no’ to work, says Gerada
GPs have to start ‘saying no’ to work, says Gerada

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Over one third of GP practices forced to stop routine care in the past year
Over one third of GP practices forced to stop routine care in the past year

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One in four GPs know a colleague who has died by suicide, finds survey
One in four GPs know a colleague who has died by suicide, finds survey

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Welsh pharmacies to prescribe drugs including antibiotics to free up GPs
Welsh pharmacies to prescribe drugs including antibiotics to free up GPs

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Last month saw GPs deliver the highest number of consultations on record
Last month saw GPs deliver the highest number of consultations on record

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QOF should be scrapped but metrics retained, says Jeremy Hunt
QOF should be scrapped but metrics retained, says Jeremy Hunt

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‘Real threat’ general practice will ‘end up like dentistry’, warns RCGP chair
‘Real threat’ general practice will ‘end up like dentistry’, warns RCGP chair

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Face-to-face GP waiting times still shorter than before the pandemic
Face-to-face GP waiting times still shorter than before the pandemic

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NHS app registrations reduced GP practice visits for repeat prescriptions
NHS app registrations reduced GP practice visits for repeat prescriptions

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GPC deputy chair told to ‘see a doctor’ after voicing GP safety concerns
GPC deputy chair told to ‘see a doctor’ after voicing GP safety concerns

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Official GP work/life survey paints dire picture as one third consider quitting
Official GP work/life survey paints dire picture as one third consider quitting

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GPs no longer have to put signature on fit notes
GPs no longer have to put signature on fit notes

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Did it hurt? Well yes, it really rather did!
Did it hurt? Well yes, it really rather did!

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‘Every practice should close its list’ amid workload pressures, says BMA GP lead
‘Every practice should close its list’ amid workload pressures, says BMA GP lead

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

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Symptomatic Covid cases rise by nearly 50% in one week
Symptomatic Covid cases rise by nearly 50% in one week

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‘Huge risk’ to GPs as 1m more on elective list even if NHSE meets targets
‘Huge risk’ to GPs as 1m more on elective list even if NHSE meets targets

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Hospital health professionals should spend a year in general practice, say BMA and RCGP
Hospital health professionals should spend a year in general practice, say BMA and RCGP

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I left general practice after burning out – and I am happier for it
I left general practice after burning out – and I am happier for it

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NHS England removes provision for ‘any’ doctor to sign death certificate
NHS England removes provision for ‘any’ doctor to sign death certificate

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BMA given ‘days’ notice of cancer campaign that is set to ‘increase GP workload’
BMA given ‘days’ notice of cancer campaign that is set to ‘increase GP workload’

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GPs should ‘consider’ opting out of PCN DES, says new BMA ‘safe working’ guidance
GPs should ‘consider’ opting out of PCN DES, says new BMA ‘safe working’ guidance

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GP workload data needs to be improved to ‘frame expectations’, says think-tank
GP workload data needs to be improved to ‘frame expectations’, says think-tank

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GP ‘advice and guidance’ could make up more than half of increased elective activity
GP ‘advice and guidance’ could make up more than half of increased elective activity

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Walk-in pharmacy service could save 40 million GP appointments a year, say negotiators
Walk-in pharmacy service could save 40 million GP appointments a year, say negotiators

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GPs ‘not expected’ to lead spring Covid booster programme, says NHS England
GPs ‘not expected’ to lead spring Covid booster programme, says NHS England

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

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GPs will not lead Covid vaccine rollout for five-to-11-year-olds
GPs will not lead Covid vaccine rollout for five-to-11-year-olds

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Scrapping Covid self-isolation ‘could have serious impact’ on NHS, BMA warns
Scrapping Covid self-isolation ‘could have serious impact’ on NHS, BMA warns

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NHSE: GP ‘advice and guidance’ requests avoided over one million ‘unnecessary’ referrals
NHSE: GP ‘advice and guidance’ requests avoided over one million ‘unnecessary’ referrals

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GPs incentivised through £10m ‘advice and guidance’ expansion, says elective plan
GPs incentivised through £10m ‘advice and guidance’ expansion, says elective plan

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

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CQC’s first 40 GP access inspections found ‘no issues’ at any practice
CQC’s first 40 GP access inspections found ‘no issues’ at any practice

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GPs deliver most appointments ever as BMA warn pressures are ‘not sustainable’
GPs deliver most appointments ever as BMA warn pressures are ‘not sustainable’

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Health secretary proposes ‘national vaccination service’ to relieve GPs
Health secretary proposes ‘national vaccination service’ to relieve GPs

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GPs should regularly review self-harm patients, says draft NICE guidance
GPs should regularly review self-harm patients, says draft NICE guidance

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Overworked GPs more likely to prescribe broad-spectrum antibiotics, finds study
Overworked GPs more likely to prescribe broad-spectrum antibiotics, finds study

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‘Disaster from start to finish’ or ‘incredibly supportive’: How the £250m GP access fund is working
‘Disaster from start to finish’ or ‘incredibly supportive’: How the £250m GP access fund is working

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GP leader asks patients not to request ‘tenuous’ face mask exemptions
GP leader asks patients not to request ‘tenuous’ face mask exemptions

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Early hospital discharge plans could ‘destabilise’ GP practices, BMA suggests
Early hospital discharge plans could ‘destabilise’ GP practices, BMA suggests

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More than one in five doctors self-isolating in the last two weeks, finds BMA
More than one in five doctors self-isolating in the last two weeks, finds BMA

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NHS England pauses GP list cleansing to free up practices for clinical work
NHS England pauses GP list cleansing to free up practices for clinical work

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NHS England calls on urgent care GPs to add shifts where possible
NHS England calls on urgent care GPs to add shifts where possible

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GPs asked to step up support for Covid patients at home
GPs asked to step up support for Covid patients at home

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GPs must not send patients to pharmacy without proper referral, says NHS England
GPs must not send patients to pharmacy without proper referral, says NHS England

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GPs to decide what workload to postpone, says BMA/RCGP prioritisation guidance
GPs to decide what workload to postpone, says BMA/RCGP prioritisation guidance

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Frequent attenders account for four in 10 GP appointments, finds study
Frequent attenders account for four in 10 GP appointments, finds study

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GP pressures: ‘Everyone is exhausted and we don’t have a lot more to give’
GP pressures: ‘Everyone is exhausted and we don’t have a lot more to give’

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GPs not required to write fit note for four weeks to make time for booster campaign
GPs not required to write fit note for four weeks to make time for booster campaign

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

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GPs most likely to ‘bear the brunt’ of burnout, warns the GMC
GPs most likely to ‘bear the brunt’ of burnout, warns the GMC

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‘Most important’ face-to-face GP appointment will be getting jabbed, says Javid
‘Most important’ face-to-face GP appointment will be getting jabbed, says Javid

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At a glance: All the temporary GP contract changes to support Covid boosters
At a glance: All the temporary GP contract changes to support Covid boosters

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QOF and IIF payments may be delayed, warns NHS England contract change letter
QOF and IIF payments may be delayed, warns NHS England contract change letter

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CQC has ‘no end date’ for routine GP inspection pause
CQC has ‘no end date’ for routine GP inspection pause

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GPs to see QOF part-suspended until April to free up time for Covid vaccinations
GPs to see QOF part-suspended until April to free up time for Covid vaccinations

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Final firearms guidance provides uniform process for GPs
Final firearms guidance provides uniform process for GPs

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NHS Digital looking to improve 111 reports sent to GPs
NHS Digital looking to improve 111 reports sent to GPs

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Government working to ‘free up GP time’ for Covid booster delivery, says Javid
Government working to ‘free up GP time’ for Covid booster delivery, says Javid

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NAO warns NHS against ‘overloading’ GPs in clearing elective backlog
NAO warns NHS against ‘overloading’ GPs in clearing elective backlog

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Pulse wins awards for hard-hitting stories and GP ‘morale boost’
Pulse wins awards for hard-hitting stories and GP ‘morale boost’

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Omicron: Calls for GPs to be freed up to speed up Covid booster jab campaign
Omicron: Calls for GPs to be freed up to speed up Covid booster jab campaign

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GPs call for suspension of NHS 111 referrals into overstretched practices
GPs call for suspension of NHS 111 referrals into overstretched practices

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GPs saw nearly two thirds of patients face to face last month
GPs saw nearly two thirds of patients face to face last month

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Advice and guidance to drive referrals crackdown
Advice and guidance to drive referrals crackdown

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

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Former health secretary to lead inquiry into future of general practice
Former health secretary to lead inquiry into future of general practice

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BMA Covid inquiry to look at pandemic’s impact on GPs
BMA Covid inquiry to look at pandemic’s impact on GPs

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Government to fund tool to cut ‘inappropriate’ GP radiology requests
Government to fund tool to cut ‘inappropriate’ GP radiology requests

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RCGP disputes Javid’s claim poor GP access is increasing A&E pressures
RCGP disputes Javid’s claim poor GP access is increasing A&E pressures

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Primary care ‘greatest cause of concern’, warn NHS leaders
Primary care ‘greatest cause of concern’, warn NHS leaders

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LMCs to debate hospital consultants working in GP practices
LMCs to debate hospital consultants working in GP practices

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Government to decide on reducing DVLA burden on GPs
Government to decide on reducing DVLA burden on GPs

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GPs to be banned from deploying unvaccinated public-facing staff from April
GPs to be banned from deploying unvaccinated public-facing staff from April

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Workload warning as Scottish GPs see 10% of patients ‘once per week’
Workload warning as Scottish GPs see 10% of patients ‘once per week’

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GPs should be paid £12.50 per ‘advice and guidance’ episode, says LMC
GPs should be paid £12.50 per ‘advice and guidance’ episode, says LMC

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Over 20 MPs join BMA briefing on GP ‘challenges’
Over 20 MPs join BMA briefing on GP ‘challenges’

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Health secretary denies there was ever a plan for GP face-to-face ‘league tables’
Health secretary denies there was ever a plan for GP face-to-face ‘league tables’

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GP face-to-face appointments rose by a quarter last month
GP face-to-face appointments rose by a quarter last month

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BMA to ballot GPs on industrial action against Government’s access plan
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
No new Covid restrictions necessary as GP pressure currently ‘sustainable’, says Javid

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Pharmacists should approach GPs to recruit hypertension patients, NHSE says
Pharmacists should approach GPs to recruit hypertension patients, NHSE says

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GPs must join pharmacy referral scheme by December to access winter cash
GPs must join pharmacy referral scheme by December to access winter cash

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Hospitals to ‘eliminate unnecessary’ workload dump on GP practices
Hospitals to ‘eliminate unnecessary’ workload dump on GP practices

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Single-handers in deprived areas most worried about NHS plan, says RCGP
Single-handers in deprived areas most worried about NHS plan, says RCGP

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GPs expected to increase overall appointment numbers in NHS plan
GPs expected to increase overall appointment numbers in NHS plan

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Patients to rate access to GP practices in real time
Patients to rate access to GP practices in real time

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

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

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GPs twice as likely to report burnout as reason for leaving NHS, report shows
GPs twice as likely to report burnout as reason for leaving NHS, report shows

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

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Blood tube shortage ‘stabilised’ but supply levels ‘not yet normal’
Blood tube shortage ‘stabilised’ but supply levels ‘not yet normal’

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GP Covid vaccine sites to make ‘security plan’ against undercover protestors
GP Covid vaccine sites to make ‘security plan’ against undercover protestors

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Hospital doctors express solidarity with GPs amid ‘unacceptable’ abuse
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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GP support package ‘tackling workload and abuse’ expected this week
GP support package ‘tackling workload and abuse’ expected this week

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Abuse from patients helped drive me out of partnership
Abuse from patients helped drive me out of partnership

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Remote GP consultations here to stay, says health secretary
Remote GP consultations here to stay, says health secretary

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Continuity of GP care reduces acute hospitalisations and deaths, study finds
Continuity of GP care reduces acute hospitalisations and deaths, study finds

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GPs already seeing pre-pandemic patient numbers, admits deputy PM
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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Truth is drowned out as media attacks intensify
Truth is drowned out as media attacks intensify

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GPs will be asked to ‘clinically review’ Covid Pass exemption applications
GPs will be asked to ‘clinically review’ Covid Pass exemption applications

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BMA surveys GPs on potentially leaving NHS amid current abuse
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
GPs receive NHS letter of gratitude in face of negative media pressures

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GPs will receive funding to ensure ‘pre-pandemic appointment levels’, says NHS England
GPs will receive funding to ensure ‘pre-pandemic appointment levels’, says NHS England

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GPs saw five million more patients in August compared with last year
GPs saw five million more patients in August compared with last year

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Winter is coming
Winter is coming

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GPs given 12-week respite before certifying care home jab exemptions
GPs given 12-week respite before certifying care home jab exemptions

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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 urging patients to follow guidance on wearing masks in practices
GPs urging patients to follow guidance on wearing masks in practices

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Local GP leaders declare practices ‘on brink of crisis’
Local GP leaders declare practices ‘on brink of crisis’

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Patient ‘felt sick’ at having concerns used to scapegoat GPs in the media
Patient ‘felt sick’ at having concerns used to scapegoat GPs in the media

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GP practices forced to divert calls due to overwhelming demand
GP practices forced to divert calls due to overwhelming demand

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GPs call on hospital colleagues to stop ‘perpetuating myth GPs are lazy’
GPs call on hospital colleagues to stop ‘perpetuating myth GPs are lazy’

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Record number of GPs seeking mental health counselling amid media abuse
Record number of GPs seeking mental health counselling amid media abuse

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

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GP practices forced to reverse patient cancellations as flu stock turns up after all
GP practices forced to reverse patient cancellations as flu stock turns up after all

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

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

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Government needs to ‘step up and refute’ GPs media attacks as frustration grows

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BMA to supply materials to help GPs explain workload pressures to patients

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GP practices could close or reduce services this winter as pressures mount, warn LMCs
GP practices could close or reduce services this winter as pressures mount, warn LMCs

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Non-vaccination GP appointments increase by 3.5 million in June

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RCGP sounds alarm with emergency action plan as GPs reach ‘breaking point’

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Relieve GP pressure, says GMC amid rise in trainer burnout

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

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

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Over 80% of patients had ‘good’ GP experience during pandemic

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NHSE bosses admit GPs working ‘well beyond’ pre-pandemic levels
NHSE bosses admit GPs working ‘well beyond’ pre-pandemic levels

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BMA meets with health minister urging autumn PCN services be delayed to 2022 
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NHSE target for practices to deliver ‘at or above’ pre-pandemic appointment levels

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Third of target ARRS roles hired but ‘not enough to ease GP workload’
Third of target ARRS roles hired but ‘not enough to ease GP workload’

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GPs should take time off to rest if they can, says NHSE

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Latest GP appointment figures show ‘immense’ strain practices are under

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NHSE ‘yet to restore BMA confidence’ on face-to-face GP appointments
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GPs will need to risk assess mass patient data extraction, says ICO

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CCGs told to relax GP enhanced services demands to support vaccination effort

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GP working hours decreased before pandemic hit, finds official workload audit
GP working hours decreased before pandemic hit, finds official workload audit

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Treatment backlog is ‘public health crisis’ and a ‘big ask’ on GPs, NHSE director admits
Treatment backlog is ‘public health crisis’ and a ‘big ask’ on GPs, NHSE director admits

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‘No plans’ for 2021/22 QOF suspension or income protection, says NHSE
‘No plans’ for 2021/22 QOF suspension or income protection, says NHSE

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Airline requests for mask exemption letters risk ‘distraction for GPs’
Airline requests for mask exemption letters risk ‘distraction for GPs’

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New medical evidence requirement for whiplash claims set ‘to increase GP workload’
New medical evidence requirement for whiplash claims set ‘to increase GP workload’

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Gerada: GP patient lists should be ‘pooled’ across PCNs
Gerada: GP patient lists should be ‘pooled’ across PCNs

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Quarter of GPs say PCN opted out of phase 2 of Covid vaccinations, citing workload
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New GP data extraction ‘far exceeds’ care.data plans, warn privacy campaigners
New GP data extraction ‘far exceeds’ care.data plans, warn privacy campaigners

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NHSE asking GP practices to justify ‘low’ levels of F2F appointments
NHSE asking GP practices to justify ‘low’ levels of F2F appointments

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NHS England will not enforce new face-to-face appointment guidance
NHS England will not enforce new face-to-face appointment guidance

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GP e-consultation forms should be accessible round the clock, says NHSE
GP e-consultation forms should be accessible round the clock, says NHSE

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RCGP moves to ‘set record straight’ on NHSE face-to-face guidance
RCGP moves to ‘set record straight’ on NHSE face-to-face guidance

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NHS England claims GP face-to-face guidance had RCGP’s backing
NHS England claims GP face-to-face guidance had RCGP’s backing

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BMA calls on health secretary to clarify face-to-face GP message
BMA calls on health secretary to clarify face-to-face GP message

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Two-thirds of GPs not ready to return to ‘business as usual’, survey reveals
Two-thirds of GPs not ready to return to ‘business as usual’, survey reveals

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Calls for primary care director to resign as GPs deal with F2F letter fallout

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BMA: GPs not contractually obliged to follow NHS England F2F guidance
BMA: GPs not contractually obliged to follow NHS England F2F guidance

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Infectious patients only acceptable reason for refusing face to face, NHSE clarifies
Infectious patients only acceptable reason for refusing face to face, NHSE clarifies

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NHS England orders GPs to offer face-to-face appointments to all patients
NHS England orders GPs to offer face-to-face appointments to all patients

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Charging hospitals for workload dump among ideas discussed by LMCs
Charging hospitals for workload dump among ideas discussed by LMCs

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GPs call for e-consultation ‘impact assessment’ amid ‘overwhelming’ demand
GPs call for e-consultation ‘impact assessment’ amid ‘overwhelming’ demand

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Total triage should not be ‘automatic default’ after pandemic, says RCGP
Total triage should not be ‘automatic default’ after pandemic, says RCGP

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Renewed calls for GP ‘black alert’ system amid workload spike
Renewed calls for GP ‘black alert’ system amid workload spike

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NHS England pledges to support GPs and patients as Covid restrictions ease
NHS England pledges to support GPs and patients as Covid restrictions ease

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GP workforce not keeping pace with current demand, figures show
GP workforce not keeping pace with current demand, figures show

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GPs struggling under pressure of pandemic mental health problems, RCGP warns
GPs struggling under pressure of pandemic mental health problems, RCGP warns

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More than a third of GPs considering early retirement within a year, BMA reveals
More than a third of GPs considering early retirement within a year, BMA reveals

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In full: GP practice’s 16-page letter to patients

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GP practice writes 16-page open letter to patients after seeing demand double
GP practice writes 16-page open letter to patients after seeing demand double

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GPs consulted a record-breaking number of patients last month
GPs consulted a record-breaking number of patients last month

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NHSE asks GPs to be ‘sympathetic’ to patients asking for last-minute travel support
NHSE asks GPs to be ‘sympathetic’ to patients asking for last-minute travel support

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Gerada: 22% more GPs presenting to burnout service than pre-Covid
Gerada: 22% more GPs presenting to burnout service than pre-Covid

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General practice ‘feeling really difficult’ right now, primary care director admits
General practice ‘feeling really difficult’ right now, primary care director admits

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GPs warn of unintended consequences of new AstraZeneca Covid vaccine advice
GPs warn of unintended consequences of new AstraZeneca Covid vaccine advice

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‘One in 10’ online GP consultations could be referred to pharmacies under new scheme
‘One in 10’ online GP consultations could be referred to pharmacies under new scheme

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How Pulse carried out its GP workload survey and analysed the results
How Pulse carried out its GP workload survey and analysed the results

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GPs working average 11-hour day, major survey reveals
GPs working average 11-hour day, major survey reveals

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The new workload crisis
The new workload crisis

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BMA says GPs can refrain from non-essential work despite April restart orders
BMA says GPs can refrain from non-essential work despite April restart orders

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GPs could be asked to review hospital waiting lists ‘on an ongoing basis’
GPs could be asked to review hospital waiting lists ‘on an ongoing basis’

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One million more GP appointments taking place per week than before pandemic
One million more GP appointments taking place per week than before pandemic

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GP practice received 126,000 Covid vaccine calls in one day
GP practice received 126,000 Covid vaccine calls in one day

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Workload survey live blog: ‘This workload feels unmanageable’
Workload survey live blog: ‘This workload feels unmanageable’

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Take our GP workload survey now
Take our GP workload survey now

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Burnout revisited – but it’s not my fault
Burnout revisited – but it’s not my fault

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Pulse is undertaking a workload survey – and we need your help on 1 March
Pulse is undertaking a workload survey – and we need your help on 1 March

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Don’t lift lockdown until virus ‘near eliminated’, BMA warns Government
Don’t lift lockdown until virus ‘near eliminated’, BMA warns Government

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No plans to ask GP practices to open routinely over Easter
No plans to ask GP practices to open routinely over Easter

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NHSE mass vaccination approach causes confusion and unnecessary travel, GPs warn
NHSE mass vaccination approach causes confusion and unnecessary travel, GPs warn

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Hospital takeover of 65-69s Covid vaccinations causes ‘initial confusion’
Hospital takeover of 65-69s Covid vaccinations causes ‘initial confusion’

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Will government plans to cut GP bureaucracy work?
Will government plans to cut GP bureaucracy work?

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GPs to manage long Covid patients as specialist clinics suspended
GPs to manage long Covid patients as specialist clinics suspended

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Deprioritising ‘non-essential’ work must have ‘minimal impact’ on patients, says RCGP
Deprioritising ‘non-essential’ work must have ‘minimal impact’ on patients, says RCGP

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GP phone lines ‘jammed’ after Covid vaccinations extended to over 70s
GP phone lines ‘jammed’ after Covid vaccinations extended to over 70s

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Pandemic drives hospital workload dump on GPs, shows Pulse survey
Pandemic drives hospital workload dump on GPs, shows Pulse survey

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In full: BMA and RCGP workload prioritisation guidance
In full: BMA and RCGP workload prioritisation guidance

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‘Most’ GP practices should stop non-essential work, say BMA and RCGP
‘Most’ GP practices should stop non-essential work, say BMA and RCGP

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In full: NHS England letter on freeing up practice time
In full: NHS England letter on freeing up practice time

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NHS England sets out measures to address GP workload
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GPs should carry on routine care until instructed otherwise, says NHSE
GPs should carry on routine care until instructed otherwise, says NHSE

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Over half of GPs suffer worse mental health during Covid pandemic
Over half of GPs suffer worse mental health during Covid pandemic

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Secondary care workload dump ‘equivalent to work of 1,150 full-time GPs’
Secondary care workload dump ‘equivalent to work of 1,150 full-time GPs’

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Overwhelming GPs will lead to long-term patient harm
Overwhelming GPs will lead to long-term patient harm

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GPs will not be asked to open for routine care over Christmas
GPs will not be asked to open for routine care over Christmas

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GP appointments rise to highest number in 2020
GP appointments rise to highest number in 2020

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GP appraisals should be suspended for up to a year, says RCGP
GP appraisals should be suspended for up to a year, says RCGP

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GP bureaucracy cut could see appraisals reduced to 30-minute exercise
GP bureaucracy cut could see appraisals reduced to 30-minute exercise

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NHSE to announce £150m to keep GP practices ‘open’ through Covid vaccination campaign
NHSE to announce £150m to keep GP practices ‘open’ through Covid vaccination campaign

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Three-quarters of GPs ‘anxious’ about working this winter as poor mental health rises
Three-quarters of GPs ‘anxious’ about working this winter as poor mental health rises

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NHSE primary care director thanks GPs as face-to-face consultations increase
NHSE primary care director thanks GPs as face-to-face consultations increase

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NHS Digital cancels annual collection of GP complaints data
NHS Digital cancels annual collection of GP complaints data

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GPs have risen to Covid challenge ‘heroically’, says RCGP chair
GPs have risen to Covid challenge ‘heroically’, says RCGP chair

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Almost 100 GP practices closed last year
Almost 100 GP practices closed last year

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GP became ‘doable job’ following 28% bureaucracy decline, says RCGP chair
GP became ‘doable job’ following 28% bureaucracy decline, says RCGP chair

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GP practices face ‘rapidly rising demand’, warns BMA
GP practices face ‘rapidly rising demand’, warns BMA

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GP receptionists to be able to refer patients for pharmacy consultation
GP receptionists to be able to refer patients for pharmacy consultation

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Covid-concerned schools ‘requesting GP notes for sore throats’
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In full: Kent LMC’s workload report
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GPs: Free up 3m appointments by ending hospital workload dump
GPs: Free up 3m appointments by ending hospital workload dump

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The tsunami of demand is here
The tsunami of demand is here

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Airlines request GP notes for travellers exempt from wearing face masks
Airlines request GP notes for travellers exempt from wearing face masks

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GPs hit back at claims practices are ‘not reopening until March’
GPs hit back at claims practices are ‘not reopening until March’

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GP practice workload is under-reported, NHS England admits
GP practice workload is under-reported, NHS England admits

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Health committee launches inquiry into NHS staff burnout
Health committee launches inquiry into NHS staff burnout

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Hancock suggests GPs can continue to do secondary care work after pandemic
Hancock suggests GPs can continue to do secondary care work after pandemic

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GPs no longer exempt from self-isolating after travelling
GPs no longer exempt from self-isolating after travelling

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NHS bureaucracy ‘will not be coming back’, pledges health secretary
NHS bureaucracy ‘will not be coming back’, pledges health secretary

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Government funds study into Covid-19 impact on BAME health workers
Government funds study into Covid-19 impact on BAME health workers

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Salaried GPs to receive 2.8% pay uplift backdated to April
Salaried GPs to receive 2.8% pay uplift backdated to April

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Number of GP appointments rising to pre-lockdown levels
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PCN workload leading to ‘burnout’ and ‘high turnover’, says NHS body
PCN workload leading to ‘burnout’ and ‘high turnover’, says NHS body

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GPs to resume patient reviews and health checks immediately
GPs to resume patient reviews and health checks immediately

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The pandemic has seen even more work being dumped on primary care
The pandemic has seen even more work being dumped on primary care

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GPs struggle with backlog after most referrals were blocked for two months
GPs struggle with backlog after most referrals were blocked for two months

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Plan ahead for GPs’ mental health support, warns MPS
Plan ahead for GPs’ mental health support, warns MPS

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Deputy CMO admits absence of contact traced GPs will ‘put pressure’ on practices
Deputy CMO admits absence of contact traced GPs will ‘put pressure’ on practices

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Why GPs are awaiting a surge in patients in the fallout from Covid-19
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NHSE primary care lead acknowledges ‘huge’ increase to GP workload
NHSE primary care lead acknowledges ‘huge’ increase to GP workload

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GP appointments in April down by 27% compared with last year
GP appointments in April down by 27% compared with last year

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GPs must base decisions on resuming routine work on ‘clinical need’ and capacity
GPs must base decisions on resuming routine work on ‘clinical need’ and capacity

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GPs can expect to work over May bank holidays, signals NHS England
GPs can expect to work over May bank holidays, signals NHS England

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GP practices must not ‘feel closed’ to sick patients, says NHS England
GP practices must not ‘feel closed’ to sick patients, says NHS England

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Workload prioritisation: RCGP guidance
Workload prioritisation: RCGP guidance

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RCGP publishes workload prioritisation guide for GPs during pandemic
RCGP publishes workload prioritisation guide for GPs during pandemic

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GMC asks 5,000 unlicensed GPs to return to work in coronavirus crisis
GMC asks 5,000 unlicensed GPs to return to work in coronavirus crisis

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GMC defers revalidation for GPs to ‘free up vital time’ for coronavirus
GMC defers revalidation for GPs to ‘free up vital time’ for coronavirus

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NHS advises ‘total triage’ as GP groups look to limit patient demand
NHS advises ‘total triage’ as GP groups look to limit patient demand

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The 60-year recruitment crisis
The 60-year recruitment crisis

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UK GPs more stressed and dissatisfied than international colleagues
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Government launches TV ad to attract new primary care staff
Government launches TV ad to attract new primary care staff

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More than 75% of GPs say morale is worse than when they started practising
More than 75% of GPs say morale is worse than when they started practising

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RCGP urges patients not to contact GPs for coronavirus ‘holiday cancellation’ letters
RCGP urges patients not to contact GPs for coronavirus ‘holiday cancellation’ letters

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GP practices to send out distress signals when facing ‘unsafe’ workload pressure
GP practices to send out distress signals when facing ‘unsafe’ workload pressure

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Health minister claims PCN service specification ‘will reduce GP workload’
Health minister claims PCN service specification ‘will reduce GP workload’

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Practices provided an extra 20,000 daily appointments last year despite decline in GPs
Practices provided an extra 20,000 daily appointments last year despite decline in GPs

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Coronavirus media reports will increase demand for GPs, warns RCGP
Coronavirus media reports will increase demand for GPs, warns RCGP

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A third of GPs suffer from ‘compassion fatigue’
A third of GPs suffer from ‘compassion fatigue’

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Millions of patients wait more than three weeks for GP appointment
Millions of patients wait more than three weeks for GP appointment

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Pulse 2019 review: GPs continue to be dumped on
Pulse 2019 review: GPs continue to be dumped on

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Pulse 2019 review: GP workload laid bare
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We GPs need to embrace new ways of managing our stress
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GP leaders ‘have no faith’ that networks will reduce GP workload
GP leaders ‘have no faith’ that networks will reduce GP workload

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GPs’ working conditions are ‘lonely’ and ‘damage’ patient relationship, warns GMC
GPs’ working conditions are ‘lonely’ and ‘damage’ patient relationship, warns GMC

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GP leaders to call for removal of home visits from contract
GP leaders to call for removal of home visits from contract

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This election needs proper initiatives around GP workload
This election needs proper initiatives around GP workload

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Over seven in 10 doctors face ‘superdoctor syndrome’
Over seven in 10 doctors face ‘superdoctor syndrome’

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GPC chair says shared patient records are increasing workloads
GPC chair says shared patient records are increasing workloads

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Pharmacists based in primary care save time and money, study shows
Pharmacists based in primary care save time and money, study shows

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RCGP chair-elect: PCNs will struggle to recruit additional staff
RCGP chair-elect: PCNs will struggle to recruit additional staff

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Number of registered patients per GP rises to almost 2,100
Number of registered patients per GP rises to almost 2,100

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BMA calls for review of GMC and CQC processes
BMA calls for review of GMC and CQC processes

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Nearly 40% of Scottish GPs say they ‘cannot cope’ at least once a week
Nearly 40% of Scottish GPs say they ‘cannot cope’ at least once a week

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GP workload increasing following all time high medicine shortages
GP workload increasing following all time high medicine shortages

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5% of doctors are alcohol dependent, research says
5% of doctors are alcohol dependent, research says

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GP burnout petitioner in talks with NHS England to discuss safe working hours
GP burnout petitioner in talks with NHS England to discuss safe working hours

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Telephone-first approach not a solution to GP workload, says study
Telephone-first approach not a solution to GP workload, says study

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‘Vicious cycle’ of workload pressures facing GPs in deprived areas
‘Vicious cycle’ of workload pressures facing GPs in deprived areas

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Corbyn raises Pulse survey findings at Prime Minister’s Questions
Corbyn raises Pulse survey findings at Prime Minister’s Questions

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How GP workload is jeopardising patient safety
How GP workload is jeopardising patient safety

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A tribute to the 9ers

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Patients must be told safety is at risk due to GP workload
Patients must be told safety is at risk due to GP workload

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Revealed: 11-hour days, 41 daily contacts and half of GPs working unsafe levels
Revealed: 11-hour days, 41 daily contacts and half of GPs working unsafe levels

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NHS England says almost 90% of GPs work part time in response to Pulse survey
NHS England says almost 90% of GPs work part time in response to Pulse survey

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