Transgender and non-binary adults face an increased burden of physical and mental ill health, according to a new analysis of patient comments on general practice. Findings come from the annual GP Patient Survey, carried out by NHS England and funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research. The 2021 survey was examined by…

Doctors in the Midlands have launched a new initiative to heal the breach between practices and patients, setting out to explain why it is worth talking to the receptionist. The initiative in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland has provided an online resource, www.GetInTheKnow.co.uk, suggesting that patients consider discussing their concerns with other staff members than GPs.…

GP leaders have threatened industrial action after rejecting the latest “insulting” contract offer from NHS England. The British Medical Association said NHS England had failed to offer adequate funding to cover practice inflation costs and the rising pressures on services. Its GP committee, which met yesterday, said it would consider industrial action and collective action…

These last few years have been tough but as patients and the tabloids keep telling us, you can’t blame everything on something as minor as a global pandemic. With regard to the issue I’m currently experiencing, I tend to agree with them. This issue has been around FOR YEARS. I’ve given up on this particular…

It’s never happened before, and of course it may not happen, but in the latest episode of the Practice Index Practice Manager Panel podcast, our panel reached the conclusion that, ultimately, industrial action may need to be considered. And not in the far distant future – potentially as early as next year. What’s leading us…

We started January 2023 where we left off in 2022, with a wealth of content and updates throughout Practice Index PLUS and the HUB. If you missed any of this amazing content, we’ve summarised some of the highlights for you to catch up now! Balancing your bank holidays – If you’re worried about your staff…

The number of qualified GPs working for the NHS fell by the tenth month in a row, according to the latest data published yesterday. The reduction means that an influx of trainees qualifying last year failed to redress the loss of doctors from the profession. The service in England continues to be propped up by…