LMC England Conference It was good to see many of you at the 2019 Conference of England LMCs which was held today in London. Thanks to Rachel McMahon, chair of conference, and […]
LMC England Conference It was good to see many of you at the 2019 Conference of England LMCs which was held today in London. Thanks to Rachel McMahon, chair of conference, and […]
General election campaign health pledgesWith the general election campaign in progress, parties are starting to publish their plans for general practice should they be elected. Earlier this week the Conservative Party […]
The monthly newsletter for the Duchy's GPs and practice managers. This issue includes: ‘Another duck house for your moated second home anyone?’ Reducing post mortems (PMs) in natural cause deaths […]
A spokesperson for Kernow Local Medical Committee said: “We are aware of a motion at the forthcoming Conference of England LMCs to end home visits by GPs. Home visits are vital in rural counties such as […]
BMA health manifestoWith the general election next month the BMA published its manifesto for health yesterday, where we set out our priorities for any incoming government: Reform the punitive pension tax system […]
Annual QOF report for England publishedNew figures published by NHS Digital show the recorded prevalence of 21 conditions, including asthma, hypertension, dementia, diabetes, and depression. This publication provides data for the reporting […]
People are being urged to have a potentially life-saving free flu vaccination at their doctor’s surgery by a Cornwall GP leader. Flu is highly contagious and can strike anyone. Flu is caused […]
General practice under pressure – GMC workforce report publishedDuring June and July, 3,876 doctors completed a GMC survey about satisfaction of their role, the environment they work in and their […]
Publication of report into sexism and sexual harassment at the BMAYesterday, the BMA published the report from the independent investigation into sexism and sexual harassment at the BMA. The report makes clear […]
Meeting with Health Minister Yesterday I met Jo Churchill MP, the new Minister with responsibility of Primary Care in England. It was a positive meeting and provided a good opportunity […]