Podcast: Is this the end of the QOF, the impact of an ageing GP workforce, looking ahead to 2024
Talking General Practice discusses the government's consultation on incentive payments in general practice, GPonline's latest analysis of GP workforce data and some key news stories to look out for in the new year. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - December 20, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Podcast Source Type: news
Most patients say online consultation systems have improved general practice
Most patients say online consultation systems are faster, more flexible and more efficient than traditional consultation methods, according to the largest-ever study on the issue. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - December 19, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Technology Source Type: news
Guidance warns of 'unwarranted variation' in postnatal GP checks
NHS England has published guidance on postnatal maternal care in general practice that aims to drive down 'unwarranted variation' in check-ups delivered six to eight weeks after births. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - December 19, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Clinical News Source Type: news
Podcast: Supporting international medical graduate GPs and GP registrars
Talking General Practices speaks to Sheffied GP Dr Syliva Kama-Kieghe who is chair of the RCGP's Northern Faculties International Medical Graduate steering group about the challenges IMG doctors face and what the NHS and general practice can do to support them. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - December 15, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Podcast Source Type: news
Exclusive: New ‘GPN school’ to create a future workforce ‘like no others’
A recently launched training pathway for nurses new to general practice hopes to become a ‘gold standard’ national programme that will help create a future generation of general practice nurses (GPNs) ‘like no others’. Strategic nurse lead Rachel Viggars and GPN lead and facilitator Gill Boast have spoken exclusively to Nursing in Practice about a... Read moreThe post Exclusive: New ‘GPN school’ to create a future workforce ‘like no others’ appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - December 13, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Analysis Latest news Source Type: news
Add practice nurses to ARRS to tackle deprivation, suggests report
Being able to recruit general practice nurses (GPNs) through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) would better support more deprived areas and ‘bring skills’ that cannot be replicated by current roles on the scheme, new analysis has suggested. The research published today by the Health Foundation also warned of ‘longstanding difficulties’ recruiting practice nurses and... Read moreThe post Add practice nurses to ARRS to tackle deprivation, suggests report appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - December 12, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Doing more for less? A mixed-methods analysis of the experience of primary care networks in socioeconomically deprived areas
Health Foundation - Primary care networks (PCNs) are a major vehicle for government investment in general practice, worth £2.4bn in 2023/24. However this research shows that poorer areas in England are missing out on funding and additional primary care staff because the greater health needs of their populations are not adequately taken into account by current funding arrangements.ReportPress release (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - December 12, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Integrated care, collaboration and partnership Primary and community care Public health and health inequalities Source Type: news
Petition demanding Wales GP rescue package hits 10,000 signatures
A petition calling for fair and adequate general practice funding in Wales has passed the 10,000-signature threshold for a parliamentary debate. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - December 12, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Practice News Source Type: news
Nursing team winner named at General Practice Awards 2023
The ‘superheroes’ at Sheffield’s Birley Health Centre are celebrating a prestigious win after being named Nursing Team of the Year at the General Practice Awards. The seven-strong team scooped the award from a shortlist of seven after a year of high achievement for the practice, with targets for cervical screening, foot checks and baby vaccinations... Read moreThe post Nursing team winner named at General Practice Awards 2023 appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - December 11, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Latest news Professional GP Awards Source Type: news
General practice trainees' understanding of post-sexual assault care: the impact of a specialist educational intervention - Kane D, Kennedy KM, Flood K, Eogan M.
BACKGROUND: Sexual assault (SA) is a highly prevalent issue, with significant adverse health sequelae. Given that general practitioners (GPs) may serve as the first point of contact for many SA victims, their awareness of post-SA care and appropriate under... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 11, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Patient safety fears as one in three practice nurses near retirement
General practice is facing a nurse retirement timebomb, with more than a third of practice nurses aged over 55, GPonline analysis of workforce data shows. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - December 8, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Practice News Source Type: news
'Through a kaleidoscope': a Foucauldian discourse analysis of Belgian policy regarding patients with a migration background and depression in general practices - Wets C, Bracke P, Delaruelle K, Ceuterick M.
A higher prevalence of depression is found among patients with a migration background within the Belgian population. Nevertheless, this group is underrepresented in ambulant and residential mental health care services. Since general practitioners (GPs) hav... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 8, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news
Microaggressions in the general practice setting - Willems J.
This article examines what microaggressions are and outlines the key roles of protagonist, target, bystander and ally. It... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 7, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Occupational Issues Source Type: news
Meet the Nurse of the Year shortlist: Birley Health Centre nursing team
We caught up with the Nurse/Nursing Team of the Year Award shortlist ahead of this year’s General Practice Awards ceremony to be held on 8 December in London. The seventh and final entry under the spotlight from this year’s shortlist of seven is the nursing and healthcare team at Birley Health Centre in Sheffield. The... Read moreThe post Meet the Nurse of the Year shortlist: Birley Health Centre nursing team appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - December 7, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Professional GP Awards Source Type: news
Meet the GP Awards shortlist: Gateshead Inner West PCN Frailty Service
We caught up with the Nurse/Nursing Team of the Year Award shortlist ahead of this year’s General Practice Awards ceremony to be held on 8 December in London. The sixth entry under the spotlight from this year’s shortlist of seven is the nursing team for the Gateshead Inner West PCN Frailty Service. The frailty service... Read moreThe post Meet the GP Awards shortlist: Gateshead Inner West PCN Frailty Service appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - December 7, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Professional GP Awards Source Type: news
