The CQC will continue to inspect GP practices despite the NHS preparing to tackle a coronavirus emergency.

04 March 2020

UK health regulators have moved to reassure NHS professionals that they will take the ‘challenging circumstances’ into account when investigating coronavirus-related complaints.

03 March 2020

Exclusive GPs have been told that they cannot close for training because ‘unprecedented’ NHS 111 call volumes over coronavirus fears mean that practice calls cannot be covered.

02 March 2020

The Government is considering introducing the ‘emergency registration’ of retired doctors as part of its new ‘battle plan’ against coronavirus (Covid-19).

02 March 2020

Urgent care leaders have warned that the number of calls made to NHS 111 and subsequently abandoned by patients unable to get through has spiked due to coronavirus fears.

28 February 2020

A slew of GP practices in England have been forced to shut for cleaning as the number potential coronavirus cases in the country continues to grow.

28 February 2020

RCGP has urged patients not to contact their GP to obtain ‘holiday cancellation’ letters due to coronavirus (Covid-19).

27 February 2020

GPs have been advised to wear face masks and other personal protective equipment if they are in contact with a patient with suspected coronavirus (Covid-19) in updated guidance from Public Health England.

26 February 2020

GPs should advise patients who have recently travelled from parts of Italy to self isolate, even if they do not have symptoms of the coronavirus (Covid-19).

24 February 2020

NHS England has refused the BMA’s request to allow GPs to switch off their online booking systems to protect practices from the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19).

18 February 2020