NEWS: Practice appointments increasing
Pressure on practices has been increasing massively since the summer, according to new figures. Non-GP clinicians are handling the bulk of extra appointments – but GPs are also having to manage the growing demand, according to NHS Digital figures. There were nearly 31 million practice appointments in October, an increase of four million on September,
December 9, 2019, by GP Practice News in GP Practice Management, News
NEWS: How GP list sizes are soaring
GP patient list sizes have increased by 8% in the last four years, according to a TUC analysis published today. In September average list sizes stood at 2,100 per doctor, some 160 more than in 2015, the Trades Union Congress found. The analysis shows a 1,000 drop in the number of GPs in the period
December 6, 2019, by GP Practice News in GP Practice Management, News
NEWS: Primary care gene testing project announced
A pioneering project is to test the feasibility of whole genome screening in primary care, it was announced today. About a thousand private practice patients in London will be invited to take part in the project. The tests will look for 600 genes related to cancer and cardiovascular disease. Researchers at the Institute of Cancer
December 5, 2019, by Practice Index in News, NHS, Political
Election hopefuls promising the world?
Whenever a general election is on the horizon, you can expect politicians of all types to be particularly amenable, approachable and open to ideas. It’s no surprise then, that as election day approaches on December 12, each of the main parties have been setting out their stalls in manifestos that, if to be believed, should
December 2, 2019, by GP Practice News in GP Practice Management, News
NEWS: Era of full-time GP nearing end
The days of GPs working five days a week in their practices will soon be over, according to the findings of a major analysis published today, raising questions about the prospects of increasing GP numbers. The vast majority of GP trainees intend to be part-timers, with many planning to develop other interests in medicine outside
December 1, 2019, by Practice Index in H&S Updates, Health & Safety, HR - Human Resources, HR Updates
HR and H&S Updates – November 2019
A summary of the HR and H&S updates issued in November 2019. HR Updates Red alerts REMINDER: Written statement of employment particulars – 6 April 2020 Amber alerts Vegetarianism not a “philosophical belief” Reminder: IR35
November 29, 2019, by Practice Index in eLearning
BLACK FRIDAY – 6 months free eLearning!
We are pleased to announce we are offering 6 months completely free usage of our “Essential” eLearning package, available in the HUB. The “Essential” package has over 50 courses, including all your mandatory and statutory courses. You’ll also receive unlimited use of the HUB’s powerful management and automated systems. It’s easy to use and quick
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December 12, 2019, by GP Practice News in GP Practice Management, News