Nearly half of GPs in Wales now believe their practices are “financially unsustainable,” according to a new survey. These doctors, about 42% of the total, believe there is “nowhere near enough” funding for general practice in the country, according to the survey by the Royal College of GPs. Another 42% say that funding is “not…

Practices in Wales have expressed concern after an investigation found serious problems with NHS computer systems in the country. The report by Welsh Assembly members came as practices face the prospect of having to adopt new software, commissioned by the NHS. The report published by the Assembly’s public accounts committee found 21 instances of data…

GPs in Wales are to have a pay increase of 4% this year, it was announced today. The award, back-dated to April, reflects the growing competition for GPs across the UK. The Welsh government has also out-flanked the English NHS by offering improved pay rises for hospital staff. All salaried doctors will receive pay increases…

More than 40,000 patients in Wales have had to find new practices in the last five years before of closures, it was reported today. According to a BBC investigation, 17 main surgeries and 28 branch surgeries have closed in the country since 2013. Closures peaked last year when six main surgeries and seven branch surgeries…

Discharge of patients in Wales is hampered by poor communication with practices, according to an inquiry into the issues. Ward staff do not understand discharge policies and processes – and they also do not understand what information to share with practices, according to the country’s Health Inspectorate. The findings were welcomed by the Royal College…

Patient satisfaction with general practice services has fallen sharply in Wales, according to a new survey. GP leaders said the findings reflected shortages in the workforce and lack of funding for the service. In the national survey, some 42% said they found it difficult to make a convenient appointment with a practice – an increase…

By PM Polly (Time to read: 3 minutes) So last week, over 400 practices in Wales faced the deadline of choosing their new clinical system. Half of those practices currently use EMIS, however, EMIS lost preferred vendor status in Wales so half of the practices in Wales having just dragged themselves through the last migration…