Practices 'who do not get along' being forced into CCGs' preferred networks
Exclusive CCGs are trying to force practices to form primary care networks in a certain way, without consideration for working relationships or GP opinions, according to a practice consultant for GP networks.
BMA calls for Scottish Government to speed up delivery of GP contract
The BMA has called for faster implementation of the new Scottish GP contract, a year on from its introduction.Â
Local GP leaders protest against care homes being built without GP consultation
An LMC has taken a stand against local authorities approving new care homes without consulting GPs in the area, after the building of two last year left practices facing a ‘continuous daily battle’.
GPs to receive training on tackling unprofessionalism from GMC
The GMC has launched a pilot programme to train doctors in how to tackle unprofessional behaviour from colleagues.
Doctors not prescribing medical cannabis due to lack of knowledge
Doctors are not prescribing medical cannabis due to a lack of knowledge on the topic, MPs have been told.
Networks 'should include' pharmacies, optometrists and dental providers
Primary care networks will include community pharmacies, optometrists and dental providers, according to new NHS contract documents.
GPs will need to take part in network peer-review meetings as part of QOF
GP practices will need to participate in peer-review meetings within their primary care network, as part of new indicators added to the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF).
Welsh practices set for £2.88 per patient cut to global sum
Exclusive The Welsh Government is planning to cut the global sum by more than £11m to deliver the state-backed indemnity scheme, Pulse has learned.
North Scotland recruitment drive signs up 14 GPs in remote areas
A government-funded scheme to attract GPs to work in remote areas Scotland for short fixed periods in a bid to tackle recruitment problems has ‘worked better than anticipated’.
GPs warn of extra workload from change to phlebotomy contract
GPs in Tower Hamlets have warned their CCG of the risk to GP workload from a proposed change to their phlebotomy contract.
GP gender pay gap 'far higher' than average at 33%, finds Government review
Male GPs earn 33% more than their female counterparts, according to a major review of the gender pay gap in the NHS.
CCGs ignore BMA advice to provide top-up funding for GP staff pay rise
CCGs have refused to fund a request for an extra 1% funding increase for general practice by the BMA, Pulse has learned.
Government must stop cutting funding for ‘deteriorating’ public health services
GP leaders are calling on the Government to stop cutting funding for 'deteriorating' public health services.
Government must stop cutting funding for ‘deteriorating’ public health services
GP leaders are calling on the Government to stop cutting funding for 'deteriorating' public health services.
BMA reviewing policies after senior officials claimed expenses for trips with spouses
The BMA has announced it is reviewing all relevant policies after it was revealed that former senior officials had taken their spouses on work trips and claimed expenses for it