There are 2.4 million military veterans in Great Britain, constituting 5% of the population aged 16 or over.  Despite the common perception that veterans are elderly, 40% of veterans are aged between 16 and 64 years.  Although many veterans make the transition from military to civilian life without difficulty, a small proportion struggle due to…

Recent political turmoil has led to the appointment of a new health and social care secretary in the form of Steve Barclay and a new Prime Minister is due to be selected by early September. When new people come into such influential posts, there is a brief chance to seek their attention and enlist their…

I’ve often thought that instead of all the ridiculous standards imposed on us, we’d be better off with a version of the Friends and Family test to check our performance. However, this week has killed that particular thought. Staff have been shouted at and I’ve been sworn at. Usually, it’s water off a duck’s back,…

As many of you might know, I’m an active participant on social media and regularly add my ‘two penneth’ to comments fired at healthcare providers. I usually try to give a balanced response, avoiding saying anything too contentious that could come back to bite me, while still trying to get my point across. I was,…

What can general practice do to address the barriers to healthcare that the trans and non-binary community experience? Many have had very negative experiences, which for some patients has led to a real lack of confidence in the healthcare system. Well, the IGPM, Practice Index, LGBT Foundation Pride in Practice and the Indigo Gender Service…

In July 2022, Integrated Care Systems (ICSs), led by Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) will replace CCGs. But what do ICSs mean for your practice and does your team understand the concept? Our latest eLearning course will help all staff working in general practice to understand ICSs and ICBs. Course objectives: Gain an overview of the…

It wasn’t too many years ago that the humble medicine cabinet simply contained some plasters and aspirin. Nowadays, it seems to be bulging at the seams with all kinds of tablets and a variety of home diagnostic equipment. During the pandemic, we all know it became harder to see a clinician. So, many a household…