How often have you wished that you could tell someone how you feel about your role? No holds barred, honestly and from the heart? For over 20 years, NHSE has run the NHS staff survey which asks secondary care staff how they feel about their role and organisation. Over time, it’s become apparent that while…

The nights have started drawing in, flu clinics are in full swing and we’re heading towards the end of the year. Catch up with what happened during September across Practice Index. Best of our blogs Leaving negativity behind – By Stressed PM – “Recently I had a patient who wanted to speak to me. No…

An influx of new trainee GPs has failed to stem the decline in the availability of doctors in general practice, according to new data. The NHS England data, released yesterday, confirmed fears raised by the Nuffield Trust that expanding trainee numbers is not proving a solution to the problems of general practice. Last month many…

What is inclusivity and what does it mean to be truly inclusive? Whilst the terms equality, diversity and inclusion are intrinsically linked, are they well understood? You might be wondering why I’m asking… well, this week is National Inclusion Week (NIW), which runs from 25th September until 1st October 2023. The theme of NIW 2023…

Only a quarter of new GPs are working full time, according to a report that explains why significant increases in trainee numbers are failing to solve the doctor shortage. The Nuffield Trust report calls for fresh ideas to tackle NHS staffing shortages, including student loan repayment. According to the Nuffield Trust, the huge increase in…

GP leaders have accused NHS England of mismanagement over repeated changes to the autumn vaccination programme. The British Medical Association yesterday called for an investigation into the problems with the programme. NHS England has said it had to change the programme because of emerging information about the risks from flu and new COVID variants. GPs…

The cost of living crisis may be adding significantly to pressure on practices, according to a new survey. Some 73% of GPs reported a “worrying” rise in the number of patients seeking help connected to rising prices, according to the Royal College of GPs survey. This includes patients seeking support with non-medical issues such as…