By way of clarification, here are some pointers focused on GPs for GPs and practice managers to be aware of. 1995/2008 NHS Pension scgeme for GPs irrespective of whether we are talking about a self-employed partner or a salaried GP, both are in the same section of the pension scheme. The pension is based upon…

“Doctors say that the pressure on GPs in England and Wales is now so great that many feel they are failing patients and potentially providing unsafe care.” Extract from smart clinics web site. The BMA are concerned, according to media reports, that GPs have reached the stage where consultations are rushed and patients are now…

The big news this week was the long-awaited announcement by the NHS of its big-money rescue plan for general practice. In what has been called the “most significant announcement for our profession since the 1960s”, spending on general practice is to increase by £2.4 billion a year by 2021 – a 14% increase in real…

As the dispute between junior doctors and the NHS continues to rumble on, we thought it would be a good idea to see how the action up to now has impacted on GP practices. While it would be easy to say it will have little or no impact, as many primary care ‘leaders’ have done,…

As the beleaguered general practice sector continues to fight to save itself, isn’t it about time the powers at be started listening to Practice Managers? At a time when GPs are departing their profession in huge numbers, the NHS is imposing unwanted and impractical agendas on primary care and funding is being stretched, PMs are…

A new survey, released today (22 March 2016) by the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund (RMBF), highlights the overwhelming concern amongst doctors about the state of their mental health and wellbeing as a result of working under increasing pressure and scrutiny. The survey finds that 82% of doctors know of other doctors experiencing mental health issues…

All eyes were on NHS England recently and the announcement of the final GP contract in England for 2016/17. Amid plenty of fanfare, and no doubt keen to divert attention away from the Junior Doctor mess, the governing body was eager to shout about the new contract’s £220 million investment, part of which will pay for…