Scope of practice of GP nursing staff must be ‘clear and explicit’
NHS England’s lead for primary care nursing has stressed the need to be ‘clear and explicit’ around the scope and level of practice of registered nurses and nursing associates working in general practice. In a Royal College of Nursing (RCN) General Practice Nurse (GPN) Forum meeting in December, Louise Brady discussed the General Practice Core... Read moreThe post Scope of practice of GP nursing staff must be ‘clear and explicit’ appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 11, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Exclusive: GP share of NHS spend falling to eight-year low
The proportion of the NHS budget spent on general practice is due to fall to its lowest point in at least eight years, according to new figures placed in Parliament. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - January 11, 2024 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
'Worrying' GP redundancies reflect long-term practice underfunding, GPs warn
GP leaders have warned that a 'worrying' case that has seen GPs made redundant in the midst of a workforce crisis reflects long-term underfunding of general practice. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - January 10, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Practice News Source Type: news
RCGP condemns 'disappointing' decision to scrap GP retention schemes
Plans to scrap GP fellowships and a mentoring scheme from the end of March could undermine GP retention and threaten to erode standards in general practice, the RCGP has warned. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - January 9, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Workforce Source Type: news
NHSE to ‘close’ national GPN retention schemes
National funding for retention and education schemes for general practice nurses (GPNs) in England is to be withdrawn at the end of March. It is understood that funding for GPN fellowships and associated programmes will no longer come centrally from NHS England (NHSE) and will instead be at the discretion of integrated care boards (ICBs)... Read moreThe post NHSE to ‘close’ national GPN retention schemes appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 9, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Primary care system-level training and support programme for the secondary prevention of domestic violence and abuse: a cost-effectiveness feasibility model - Cochrane M, Szilassy E, Coope C, Emsley E, Johnson M, Feder G, Barbosa EC.
This study aimed to evaluate the prospective cost-effectiveness of the Identification and Referral to Improve Safety plus (IRIS+) intervention compared with usual care using feasibility data derived from seven UK general practice sites. ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
In Focus: Be proactive in respiratory care
What should our priorities be for respiratory care in general practice? Aleksandra Gawlik-Lipinski shares her personal views with Nursing in Practice editor Carolyn Scott Aleksandra Gawlik-Lipinski, a respiratory nurse specialist working in general practice in south London, believes respiratory care is ‘falling behind’ other specialties in the UK. Here, she tells Nursing in Practice that... Read moreThe post In Focus: Be proactive in respiratory care appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 4, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Respiratory asthma breathlessness COPD spirometry Source Type: news
Podcast: General practice finance in 2024 - what GPs need to know
Talking General Practice speaks to Dr Tommy Perkins and Andy Pow from Medics Money about finances in the year ahead, changes to GP partner income in recent years, and how practices can ensure they are on a sound financial footing. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - January 4, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Podcast Source Type: news
Petition to employ practice nurses through ARRS
A petition calling for practice nurses to be included within the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) has received more than 2,000 signatures. Spearheaded by out of hours GP Dr Stephen Katona, the petition suggests GP practices should be allowed to use ARRS funding to employ experienced general practice nurses (GPNs), as well as salaried and... Read moreThe post Petition to employ practice nurses through ARRS appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 3, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
E-health intervention for preventing recurrent ankle sprains: a randomised controlled trial in general practice - Mailuhu AK, Verhagen EA, van Ochten J, Bindels PJ, Bierma-Zeinstra SM, van Middelkoop M.
BACKGROUND: Ankle sprains are frequent injuries in general practice. However, no effective treatment is available yet. AIM: To examine the effectiveness of an unsupervised e-health-supported neuromuscular training programme in combination with usua... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 1, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Role of incentive schemes in general practice: consultation
Department of Health and Social Care -In England, general practices are incentivised through two main schemes, the Quality and Outcomes Framework and the Investment and Impact Fund. These schemes aim to enhance health care delivery and patient outcomes by incentivising continuous improvement in clinical care and public health delivery. This consultation seeks views on the role of incentives in general practice. The closing date for comments is 7 March 2024.ConsultationDepartment of Health and Social Care - consultations (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - December 21, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Consultations Primary and community care Quality of care and clinical outcomes Source Type: news
Interview: 2024 will be ‘the making or demise’ of general practice nursing
In an exclusive interview, Royal College of Nursing primary care lead Heather Randle discusses with Megan Ford her concerns over the growing threats to the general practice nursing workforce The Royal College of Nursing’s primary care lead doesn’t hold back in issuing a stark warning for the profession when she sits down with Nursing in... Read moreThe post Interview: 2024 will be ‘the making or demise’ of general practice nursing appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - December 21, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Analysis Latest news Source Type: news
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
