29 May 2024
One of the challenges we have faced for years in our daily work in general practice is the non-contractual workload shift from secondary care. The requests of colleagues in practices…
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8 May 2024
The current commissioning of Covid Medicine Delivery Units (CMDUs) ended on the 27th of June 2023. It is important that GP practices understand what is happening as soon as possible …
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30 April 2024
Hints and Tips is a quarterly bulletin designed to help our dispensing contractors with their interaction with NHS Prescription Services. Get Hints and Tips straight to your inbox and keep…
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24 April 2024
The LMC is regularly involved in representing and supporting doctors who have been identified as having “performance” issues. The LMC has identified a number of themes which recur, and this…
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2 April 2024
In February 2018 we produced guidance regarding when GPs should and should not prescribe at the request of a specialist. We continue to receive many queries regarding this matter, so here is…
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28 March 2024
NHS England is currently contacting a group of 1,487 women at very high risk of breast cancer following chest radiotherapy for Hodgkin lymphoma, after NHSE was alerted that some of…
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28 March 2024
Annual flu letter The tripartite annual flu letter for 2024/25 has now been published: National flu immunisation programme 2024 to 2025 letter - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) The letter sets out for…
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17 February 2024
This article describes what you can expect to happen if you ask your GP to refer you to see a Consultant privately. What happens next? You should contact the Consultants…
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26 January 2024
The LMC is regularly involved in representing and supporting doctors who have been identified as having “performance” issues. The LMC has identified a number of themes which recur, and this…
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25 January 2024
Ever had a question about your NHS pension? Ever had a pensions related issue? Chances are the answer is YES. Partners, managers and staff have to deal with pensions issues…
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23 January 2024
Top tips for a good experience submitting notifications to CQC Providers must notify CQC about certain changes, events and incidents that affect their service or the people who use it.…
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22 January 2024
Pharmacy First, due to launch on 31st January 2024, comprises the existing CPCS service which includes referrals for minor acuity conditions (from 111 and General Practice) and for emergency medicine…
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