Tributes have been paid to two GPs, the latest doctors reported to have lost their lives to the Covid-19 virus. The deaths came as Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that 144 NHS staff and 131 care workers have been reported as dying from virus-related illness, expressing his condolences to their families and paying tribute to…

Data analyst Stephen Black offers some insights into how changes in workflow and GP and patient behaviour are taking place following the widespread adoption of online consultations in general practice. Data from NHS England says that, as of 24th April, 58% of practices are now live with an online consultation system. The data also confirms…

One of the many consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic is how it is changing healthcare provision and, in some parts of the country, the workload of providers. The government says it is aware that many parts of the health service may be experiencing a surge in patient demand and accordingly, has taken steps to try…

The doctors who have died from Covid-19 may have been mostly working with asymptomatic patients, according to a new analysis which will raise fresh concerns about the quality of protective equipment offered to staff. A new study identifies 119 deaths of NHS staff, including five practice staff, based on news reports and social media. Reporting…

GPs in Kent and Medway have condemned the “shambolic” management of protective equipment supplies – warning that none of their practices have adequate supplies, The county’s local medical committee issued the warning in a letter to their local MPs. It says that “specifically” GPs have not had access to the eye protection recommended by the…

Current circumstances have prompted organisations worldwide to quickly move to remote work and work-from-home structures. While some organisations already offering some form of remote work had all the necessary infrastructure in place, many have had to scramble to pull off this new approach. GP practices, of course, tend to fall into the latter category. The…

My wife and I have been self-isolating at home for over a month now, only going out for a major shop once a week and a cycle ride every other day. We live in Cumbria, so the countryside is just a mile away. We’re very lucky, but even so there are 936 cases in Cumbria…