Healthcare Management Magazine | Primary Care

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NHS England data reveals patients satisfaction levels

By Liz Wells 10 January 2025

More than 95% of adults that attempted to contact their GP practice in the past 28 days were successful, with 77.8% making contact the same day, new date reveals.

PHARMACIES

Government responds to pharmacy report

By Liz Wells 10 January 2025

The Government has responded to the Health and Social Care Committee's report on pharmacy.

GPS

Government vows to slash red tape and bring back family doctor

By Lee Peart 20 December 2024

The Government has said reforms under the GP contract for 2025/26 will slash red tape and bring back the family doctor.

GPS

GPs in Wales vote to reject the GMS contract offer

By Liz Wells 18 December 2024

GPs in Wales have voted overwhelmingly to reject the 24/25 General Medical Services (GMS) contract offered by the Welsh Government.

COMMUNITY CARE

Point-of-care testing and the fight against antimicrobial resistance

09 December 2024

Dr Rob Daniels, GP at Townsend, Axminster, and Seaton & Colyton Primary Care Network and senior clinical lecturer at the University of Exeter, discusses how bringing care closer to the patient can ...

PRIMARY CARE

Understanding loans/funding for GP surgeries

09 December 2024

Kay Botley discusses finance support for GPs/medical practices and using outsourced finance

WORKFORCE PLAN

Revised NHS Workforce Plan to focus on community shift

By Lee Peart 09 December 2024

A revised NHS Workforce Plan will be published in summer 2025 to support a shift from hospital to community care.

ONS

ONS survey shows high satisfaction levels with primary care

By Lee Peart 06 December 2024

An ONS survey has shown high satisfaction levels for GP, dentistry and pharmacy services.

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Scottish government unveils record investment to support health and social care

By Liz Wells 05 December 2024

The Scottish government Budget for 2025-26 includes £200m to reduce waiting lists and delayed discharge.

OPTICIANS

Investing in eye care services 'could bring £98m net benefits' for the NHS

By Liz Wells 04 December 2024

Investment directed into primary eye care has the potential to deliver £98m in net benefits for the NHS and help the government fulfil its objectives to reduce the waiting lists and move care close...

TECHNOLOGY

Northumbria Primary Care trials AI digital coaching service

By Liz Wells 03 December 2024

A trial is being conducted across Northumbria to assess the feasibility of carrying out a low-cost collaborative clinical trial using digital interventions to support people with hypertension and d...