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NHS leader condemns healthcare reform policy
Released 23/01/2012
Chief executive of the NHS Confederation speaks out against NHS changes ahead of the Health Select Committee’s report
Released 23/01/2012
A new patient standard is launched for excellence in lesbian, gay and bisexual primary healthcare
Senior professor asks: “Does anyone understand the NHS reforms?”
Released 18/01/2012
Professor Martin McKee highlights confusion over changes in the NHS
Released 17/01/2012
The number of GP vacancies at practices has doubled within the past year, fuelling fears that the industry is experiencing a recruitment crisis
Department of Health to give £110m to CCGs
Released 16/01/2012
The DH gives £100m to CCGs as GPC warns of “bureaucratic nightmare” on tendering following EU proposals
Olympics may have “serious implications to health”
Released 16/01/2012
The London 2012 Olympics could lead to a surge in disease and other problems leading to an increased demand for primary care, health experts have warned
Lead CCG told to merge after being “red rated”
Released 16/01/2012
A flagship CCG has been given “red rating” by its SHA and told to merge if it is to be granted authorisation
GP practices sign up for CQC registration software
Released 16/01/2012
GPC chief announces that most GP practices are “ready for registration” as over a thousand GP practices have bought software to prepare for CQC registration
GP contract to be overhauled to promote integrated care
Released 11/01/2012
The GMS contract is set to be rewritten in order to encourage GP practices to provide integrated care, the Department of Health has announced
40% of CCGs enlist private support
Released 11/01/2012
CCGs spending over £75,000 each using external commissioning support
NICE launches 2013-14 QOF consultation
Released 10/01/2012
Potential new indicators for the 2013-14 QOF made available for public consultation by NICE
All health workers should promote patient health
Released 10/01/2012
Recommendations form the NHS Future Forum suggest that NHS professionals should “promote good health” at any point of contact
GPC head warns practices of difficult year ahead
Released 06/01/2012
Staff redundancies and cutbacks could become a necessity in the current “economically hostile” climate, the leader of the General Practitioners Committee has said
Patient champions receive funding boost
Released 06/01/2012
The future local champions for patients and the public have been given a £3.5m funding boost, Andrew Lansley has announced
New access grading scheme for Welsh practices
Released 05/01/2012
‘A’ for access scheme allows patients to see how well a practice performs in terms of appointment availability