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We have created a new Governance Handbook [PLUS]. Like the others in the series, this is a useful, encyclopedic-type document. Split into the four major topics of governance within general practice; Clinical, Corporate, Financial and Information, the handbook covers the full spectrum of governance-related topics with hundreds of useful links that take the reader to…
November 4, 2021, by GP Practice News in GP Practice Management, News 0 Comments
Health secretary Sajid Javid has blamed practices for pressures on emergency care in a parliamentary appearance that caused fresh alarm to professional leaders. Speaking to MPs on the parliamentary health committee, Mr Javid also backtracked on government promises to recruit 6,000 extra GPs, saying “I’m not going to pretend we’re on track when we are…
November 1, 2021, by Practice Index in H&S Updates, Health & Safety, HR - Human Resources 0 Comments
A summary of the HR and H&S updates issued in October 2021 HR Updates Red alerts UPDATE – Further extension for adjusted remote right to work checks Amber alerts Part-time workers and breaks Flexible working request: £185,000 award for sex discrimination
November 1, 2021, by GP Practice News in GP Practice Management, News 0 Comments
GP leaders have given new details of their proposed industrial action after the collapse of a deal on the government’s “name and shame” plans. The British Medical Association set out four areas of action which doctors will take if they vote to support the protest in a ballot. It said the actions would mainly have…
October 29, 2021, by GP Practice News in GP Practice Management, News 0 Comments
Practices have delivered a record number of appointments, according to data published yesterday amid the simmering row over the switch to phone appointments. British Medical Association sources announced a deal to scrap the controversial “name and shame” league tables, promoted by the government. But this was later denied by health secretary Sajid Javid. According to…
October 28, 2021, by PM Polly in GP Practice Management 16 Comments
I’m angry. No, not angry. I’m livid! This government is throwing a miserly amount of cash at GP services, which between us all is unsubstantial. Worse than that, it isn’t going to make any difference. Firstly, this money is to be used to secure locums: GPs, ANPs, pharmacists, even paramedics. Tell me, Sajid Javid, where…
October 28, 2021, by Ben Gowland in GP Practice Management, Podcasts 0 Comments
The recently published document ‘Our Plan for Improving Access for Patients and Supporting General Practice‘ needs no introduction. It has caused an angry reaction from general practice, which now teeters on the verge of industrial action. Above all, the document represents a failure of leadership from those charged with providing it for the service. For…
November 4, 2021, by Mat Phillips in GP Practice Management 0 Comments