Standardised uniform for GPNs to be explored ‘over the next few months’
A ‘standardised’ uniform for general practice nurses (GPNs) working in England is to be considered in the coming months, Nursing in Practice has been told. The news comes after the NHS Supply Chain unveiled a new uniform colourway for staff working at NHS trusts in England earlier this week, which saw most nursing roles adopting... Read moreThe post Standardised uniform for GPNs to be explored ‘over the next few months’ appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 29, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Podcast: GP contract trends, the future of physician associates, cost-of-living impact on patient health
The team discusses what recent tenders for GP contracts tell us about the possible direction of travel for general practice, why the BMA opposes plans to expand the use of physician associates, and an RCGP poll on the impact of the cost-of-living crisis. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - September 28, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Practice News Source Type: news
Is your voice being heard?
The Autumn print edition of Nursing in Practice considers why the views of nurses in general practice are rarely sought when it comes to policy and plans to reform healthcare services. Nursing in Practice’s editor Carolyn Scott argues that managers and ministers will continue to ignore the views of GPNs at their peril What’s it... Read moreThe post Is your voice being heard? appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 28, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Jon Lalljee Tags: Editorial Views nurse leadership Source Type: news
Contribution of GPNs ‘ airbrushed out and ignored ’ , says QNI chief
As general practice nurses are overlooked by national plans and at the mercy of individual employers over pay, Dr Crystal Oldman warns NHS England to wake up before it’s too late General practice nurses (GPNs) experience ‘a pattern of being ignored’ despite their vital contributions within the health service, according to the chief executive of... Read moreThe post Contribution of GPNs ‘airbrushed out and ignored’, says QNI chief appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 28, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Jon Lalljee Tags: Interview Latest news Policy Source Type: news
Ageing GPN workforce in Wales could have ‘devastating impact’
The Welsh Government has been urged to ensure that general practice nursing is seen as ‘an attractive career option’ for newly registered nurses, amid fresh concerns over an ageing workforce. A new report from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in Wales has laid bare the nursing workforce challenges across the country, including within primary... Read moreThe post Ageing GPN workforce in Wales could have ‘devastating impact’ appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 27, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Patients back continuity of care and more GP funding, poll shows
Most patients believe continuity of care is important and that general practice should be among top NHS funding priorities, a poll reveals. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - September 26, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Practice News Source Type: news
Analysis: GPN shortages a ‘real barrier’ to provision of contraception care
General practice is many people’s first port of call for contraception advice and provision, but workforce shortages, alongside funding issues and staff training gaps, have sparked concerns over access to these services, reports Megan Ford A shortage of general practice nurses (GPNs) and those trained to fit increasingly popular coils and implants is having... Read moreThe post Analysis: GPN shortages a ‘real barrier’ to provision of contraception care appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 26, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Jon Lalljee Tags: Analysis Latest news Recruitment Sexual health Women's health Source Type: news
General practice as a place to receive help for domestic abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative interview study in England and Wales - Emsley E, Coope C, Williamson E, Barbosa EC, Feder G, Szilassy E.
BACKGROUND: General practice is an important place for patients experiencing or perpetrating domestic violence and abuse (DVA), and for their children to seek and receive help. While the incidence of DVA may have increased during the COVID- 19 pandemic, th... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 25, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
PCN to take on GMS practice contract in landmark move for general practice
A GP practice in Hertfordshire could become the first to be run directly by a PCN from early next year under plans to award the network a GMS contract. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - September 25, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: GP contracts Source Type: news
GP alert system shows practices under major pressure
General practice has moved up to an 'OPEL 3' pressure rating nationally with two thirds of LMCs reporting high-level alerts, the national GP surveillance system shows. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - September 22, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Workload Source Type: news
GP 'engineering' fears as small practice contracts offered on branch-only basis
GP leaders have raised concerns over the 'engineering' of general practice after integrated care boards (ICBs) offered contracts for small practices on a branch-only basis. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - September 21, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: GP contracts Source Type: news
'I'm a doctor - these are the first red flag signs of stomach cancer'
EXCLUSIVE: Dr Katy Kasraie, a GP at The London General Practice, said there are four "red flag signs" of stomach cancer. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
QNI announces funding for nurse-led diabetes projects
The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) is offering funding to nurses – including those working in general practice – who have ‘innovative ideas’ for projects to improve diabetes care. The QNI is funding seven diabetes projects in 2024, having received a grant from The Burdett Trust for Nursing. Applications are open to nurses working in any... Read moreThe post QNI announces funding for nurse-led diabetes projects appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 19, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Clinical Diabetes Latest news Source Type: news
Empowered, connected and respected: a vision for general practice at scale and primary care networks
NHS Confederation - This paper sets out the NHS Confederation's vision for at-scale general practice in the context of the three core principles of the Fuller stocktake: personalised care for those who need it most delivered through integrated neighbourhood teams, a joined-up approach to prevention and streamlined access.PaperMore detail (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - September 18, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Primary and community care Source Type: news
Around half of ICSs to roll out NHS Staff Survey in general practice
Only around half of integrated care systems in England have signed up to roll out the NHS Staff Survey to practices and primary care networks (PCNs) this autumn. NHS England (NHSE) has this year extended the annual workforce survey to those working across general practice to help produce ‘actionable’ data and inform recruitment and retention.... Read moreThe post Around half of ICSs to roll out NHS Staff Survey in general practice appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 18, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
