The introduction of multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) in general practice was driven by the changing healthcare landscape, the need for more comprehensive and patient-centred care, and the desire to improve coordination and efficiency in healthcare delivery. In short, MDTs represent a strategic response to the challenges posed by complex health conditions and aim to enhance the…

Whether you want to walk, run, volunteer or cheer on your friends and family, parkrun is a great way to do regular exercise, get you out the house, build a healthy routine and give your mental health a boost. Free to take part, you just need to register online – it’s the perfect way to…

Introduction As GPs and primary care teams, we’re on a journey. We started in single primary care organisations, we’ve entered into collaboration with others in the Primary Care Networks, and we’re en route to becoming vital members of wider Integrated Care Systems. Whilst the individual patient in front of us will always be our priority,…

Earlier this week, the Prime Minister launched the UK Government’s first Loneliness Strategy, designed to tackle what Theresa May described as one of the greatest public health challenges of our time. The headline news from the Strategy is that all GPs in England will be able to refer patients experiencing loneliness to community activities and…

This week, the RCGP launched a new manifesto that attempts to address the growing issue of loneliness in the UK. This publication acknowledges that loneliness is a serious problem, with far reaching implications, not just for individuals, but also for wider communities and GP practices. Whilst in the past, loneliness was sometimes viewed as a…