Will ‘Rapid Response’ Work?
The NHS has announced plans to launch new ‘rapid response’ teams in a bid to cut down on the number of people who visit hospitals. These teams will be made…
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What GDPR And Increased Data Protection Means For GPs
The bureaucracy that comes with the medical profession is already a source of strain for doctors, but new GDPR rules are adding to the strain, according to GPs. GDPR –…
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Could Volunteering Help General Practice?
With the growing pressures facing the NHS, there is an increasing demand on GP services. As a result, practices across the country are having to think of ways to make…
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The Vienna Declaration On Nursing – 30 Years On
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Vienna Declaration on Nursing, which was a turning point in global medicine. In the new era of healthcare for all, the Declaration pledged…
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What Does The New Flu Vaccine Mean For GPs?
As we move into flu season, people will be flocking to their GPs to get their annual flu vaccination. However, this year sees significant changes to the vaccine programme with…
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The Role Of General Practice In Winter Planning
Last week, the NHS held an annual meeting to discuss winter planning for 2018/19. Although winter may feel like a long way off, winter planning is key to minimising workload…
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Practice Nursing – What Challenges Does It Face?
As a result of the recruitment and retention issues surrounding practice nursing, the GP Forward View initiative of 2016 announced plans to improve training and retention within the profession. Two…
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What Are The Biggest Threats Facing Nursing?
It’s no secret that there are several threats currently facing nursing. From pressures on the wards to a decline in the number of those applying for nursing applications – there…
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Burnt Out? Maybe It’s Time You Made The Switch To Out Of Hours?
Are you feeling burnt out? GP burn out is a common feeling for doctors, especially trainee doctors. The long hours, irregular hours and stressful conditions of busy GP surgeries can…
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GP Partnerships – 5 Key Areas of Consideration
The Government has confirmed formal terms of reference for the GP partnership review. The review aims to “reinvigorate” the partnership model after years of underfunding and over-regulation have piled pressure on…
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