Patient-facing campaign spotlights role of GPNs
The Institute of General Practice Management (IGPM) has launched a campaign encouraging patients to move away from the belief that they have to see a GP for every problem. ‘Right Care First Time’ aims to cut pressure on practices as demand exceeds capacity and patients face delays in access, which, the IGPM has said is... Read moreThe post Patient-facing campaign spotlights role of GPNs appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 18, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
RCGP Northern Ireland calls for urgent action to stabilise general practice
GPs in Northern Ireland are working 'past the point of burnout and exhaustion' but cannot meet soaring demand, according to an RCGP report that calls for urgent action to stabilise general practice. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - April 17, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Practice News Source Type: news
Study into ARRS impact reveals potential ‘tension’ among nursing staff
Potential workforce ‘tensions’ have been highlighted by a study examining the impact of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) on primary care – with concerns over registered nurses losing opportunities to use their specialist knowledge. The ARRS was set up to recruit 26,000 additional staff into general practice by 2024 and the study – authored... Read moreThe post Study into ARRS impact reveals potential ‘tension’ among nursing staff appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 17, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Diabetes training programme ‘instilling confidence’ in GPNs
A programme designed to support general practice nurses (GPNs) to deliver diabetes clinics in Scotland has provided ‘instant understanding and confidence’ among the workforce. The NHS Grampian Supporting Practice Nurses in Diabetes, Revalidation and Appraisal programme (SANDRA) was founded in November 2019 to support nurses looking to provide more diabetes care, and as experienced GPNs... Read moreThe post Diabetes training programme ‘instilling confidence’ in GPNs appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 16, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Madeleine Anderson Tags: Clinical Diabetes Latest news Source Type: news
GP workforce, funding and continuity all linked to higher life expectancy
More GPs per patient, higher funding per patient and better continuity of care in general practice are associated with higher life expectancy in men and women, researchers have shown. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - April 16, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Practice News Source Type: news
National booking system for spring Covid-19 vaccinations now open
The NHS national booking system for spring Covid-19 vaccination bookings via general practices is now open. Those eligible to book appointments are able to do so for next week. They include adults aged 75 or over as of 30 June 2024, residents in care homes for older adults, and individuals who are immunosuppressed. The eligibility... Read moreThe post National booking system for spring Covid-19 vaccinations now open appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 15, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Clinical Latest news Vaccinations and infections Source Type: news
Northern Ireland shifts all vasectomy services to general practice
Northern Ireland has moved all vasectomy services out of hospital and into general practice on a permanent basis - shifting around an extra £500m into primary care. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - April 11, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Northern Ireland Source Type: news
Super-partnership wins APMS deal in 'litmus test' for shift to large providers
A practice that handed back its contract because of financial pressure is to be taken over by a 450,000-patient 'super-partnership' in a move GPs say reflects the direction of travel for general practice amid chronic underfunding. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - April 9, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: GP contracts Source Type: news
Pay rise above 2% for GPNs risks ‘further pressure’ on NHS budget
NHS England has warned against a pay increase above 2% for general practice nurses (GPNs) and other practice staff this year. In its evidence to the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists Remuneration (DDRB), NHS England advised that any pay awards higher than the funding settlement from the Treasury will ‘put further pressure’ on the... Read moreThe post Pay rise above 2% for GPNs risks ‘further pressure’ on NHS budget appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 9, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Most GP practices excluded from Scotland ’s new safe staffing law
Requirements of the new health and care safe staffing legislation in Scotland will differ across general practice settings according to the operating model of individual practices. The Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019 came into effect this month, setting out requirements for safe staffing across NHS and care services. The scope of the act... Read moreThe post Most GP practices excluded from Scotland’s new safe staffing law appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 5, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in GP practices: What do practice nurses need to know?
Nurse sexual health specialist Jodie Crossman explains initiatives to improve access to HIV preventative medication via general practice and what practice nurses need to know As part of its aim to meet the target of zero new HIV diagnoses by 2030, the UK Department of Health and Social Care has recently launched a roadmap... Read moreThe post HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in GP practices: What do practice nurses need to know? appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 4, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Caroline Price Tags: Sexual health Source Type: news
Podcast: GPs reject contract in referendum, plus is general practice moving to a ‘GP-lite’ model?
The GPonline team discusses the results of the BMA referendum on the GP contract and what happens next, and they look at whether general practice in England is shifting to a 'GP-lite' model as GPs struggle to find work. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - April 4, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Podcast Source Type: news
Eight universities adopt QNI ’s general practice nursing SPQ standards
Eight universities have signed up to create a specialist practitioner qualification (SPQ) programme for general practice nursing aligned to the Queen’s Nursing Institute’s (QNI’s) latest standards, it has been revealed. Speaking at an exclusive Nursing in Practice conference last week, QNI chief executive Dr Crystal Oldman also said a further six universities planned to develop... Read moreThe post Eight universities adopt QNI’s general practice nursing SPQ standards appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 3, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Four in five GPs fear ARRS staff are replacing doctors in general practice
More than four in five GPs fear staff recruited through the additional roles reimbursement scheme (ARRS) are replacing doctors in general practice. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - April 3, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Practice News Source Type: news
Is general practice in England moving to a 'GP-lite' model?
General practice in England is seeing the emergence of a 'worrying new model' with fewer GPs and a growing share of appointments delivered by other staff, doctors' leaders have said. But what's the evidence, and what impact is it having? (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - April 2, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Workforce Source Type: news
