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Refugee recruitment scheme

What Is the Refugee Recruitment Scheme and How Will It Affect GPs?

By Tom Pearson

It might only be March, but several plans have already been announced to help ease pressures on the NHS. Amidst talk of triage centres, additional funding and other help being promised…

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Drop in GP numbers

Is the Drop in GP Numbers Linked to Shorter Life Expectancy?

By Tom Pearson

Research has found that residents in areas with more GPs have a longer life expectancy. The impact of having a higher number of primary care doctors was greater than a…

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​more funding for general practice

​General Practice To Receive More Funding

By Tom Pearson

A groundbreaking new 5-year deal has been agreed by the NHS and BMA that will aim to address the issues currently faced by GPs in terms of workloads and workforce….

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GP based training

5 Year GP Based Training – What Difference Will It Make?

By Tom Pearson

5-year GP based training could be offered to doctors as part of a possible plan created by Health Education England and senior GP Sir Sam Everington. It would be a…

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general practice in 2019

General Practice In 2019 – What Can We Expect?

By Tom Pearson

If you ask the experts, they’ll tell you that 2018 didn’t bring much in the way of change for GPs. The same pressures still exist due to staff shortages and…

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nursing stereotype

Is there a ‘nursing stereotype’?

By Tom Pearson

When you think of a nurse, what springs to mind? In the eyes of many people – the image hasn’t changed in decades. From the sexy nurse image to the…

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GP recruitment problems

GP Recruitment Problems – What Effect Are They Having?

By Tom Pearson

The number of GP vacancies has hit record levels. Despite the government pledging 5,000 more doctors, there is still a shortage. This is having an impact on waiting times, causing…

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Nursing Degree Applications

Why Are Nursing Degree Applications Falling?

By Tom Pearson

University places have always been in high demand, with the race for clearing full of high stakes come A Level results day. However, this year, the Royal College of Nursing…

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EBPC management

EBPC Management – What Makes Us Different?

By Tom Pearson

A recent independent survey of our GPs showed that 95% of doctors working with East Berkshire Primary Care reported feeling well supported by EBPC management. Understandably we are really proud…

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Recent Posts

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  • The Rise of Ghost Patients: Why Is It Happening?
  • HIV Testing in GP Practices: Is More Support Needed?
  • Rise of Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers: What Does It Mean?
  • Should GPs Prescribe Acne Drugs?

NHS Resources

  • Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
  • Department of Health
  • NHS 111
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  • NHS Stop Smoking

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  • Bracknell Forest Council
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  • Slough Council
  • The Care Quality Commission
  • Windsor Ascot and Maidenhead CCG

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  • Herschel Medical Centre
  • King Edward VII Hospital
  • Royal Berkshire Bracknell Healthspace
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital
  • St. Marks Hospital
  • Wexham Park Hospitals
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