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
Small increase in GP workforce during past year but partners still falling
There was a slight increase in the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) fully-qualified GPs in England during the 12 months to November 2023, although the number of GP partners continued to fall, latest data show. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - January 4, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Practice News Source Type: news
Over 2,000 back petition calling for GPs and practice nurses to be added to ARRS
Over 2,000 people have backed a petition calling for salaried and locum GPs and practice nurses to be added the the additional roles reimbursement scheme (ARRS). (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - January 3, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Practice News Source Type: news
BMA calls for credible pay offer for junior doctors as longest-ever NHS strike begins
The BMA has said the six-day strike by junior doctors – the longest strike in NHS history – could still be called off if the government puts forward a ‘credible’ pay offer. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - January 2, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Practice News Source Type: news
Vaccine cuts infant RSV hospital admissions by 83%, study finds
Vaccinating babies against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) could cut hospital admissions for RSV-associated respiratory tract infections by 83%, results of a trial suggest. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - January 2, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Clinical News Source Type: news
Four in five GPs experience moral distress at work
Lack of resources in the NHS, long waiting times, and the cost of living crisis has left nearly four in five GPs experiencing moral distress when caring for their patients, according to a poll. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - January 2, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Practice News Source Type: news
GPs recognised in New Year Honours
GPs were among those to receive awards in this year's New Year Honours List. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - January 1, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: People News Source Type: news
GPs receive New Year Honours
GPs were among those to receive awards in this year's New Year Honours List. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - January 1, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: People News Source Type: news
Podcast: 2023 in review - highlights from our interviews
Featuring BMA GP committee for England chair Dr Katie Bramall-Stainer, RCGP chair Professor Kamila Hawthorne, NHS England director for health inequalities Professor Bola Owolabi, and others. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - December 27, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Podcast Source Type: news
Map: Which areas have most GP partners and where are they disappearing fastest?
Numbers of GP partners have dropped rapidly over the past decade across England - but some ICBs are faring worse than others. Find out how your area compares with the map and charts below. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - December 22, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Workforce Source Type: news
Which ICB areas have the biggest shortages of GP partners?
GP partners are now in the minority in one in three ICB areas in England - but some areas are struggling far more than others to attract doctors into these roles. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - December 22, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Workforce Source Type: news
GP practices prioritise urgent work as junior doctor strikes hit capacity
GP practices have urged patients to wait until after this week's junior doctor strikes for non-urgent prescription requests and appointments, warning that capacity is limited during industrial action. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - December 21, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Practice News Source Type: news
BMA launches legal action against RCGP over exam 'discrimination'
The BMA has launched a legal challenge against the RCGP over a 'discriminatory' exam policy, arguing that GP registrars diagnosed late with a disability are being denied extra attempts. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - December 21, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Practice News Source Type: news
Government asks DDRB to advise on GP partner pay uplift in 2024/25
The government has asked the Doctors and Dentists Review Body (DDRB) to advise on pay uplifts for all doctors - including GP partners - in 2024/25, as talks on the GP contract beyond the current five-year deal continue. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - December 20, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: GP funding 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
