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We need a more caring vision not stronger specs

We talked to Londonwide LMC chief Michelle Drage a week ago about the draft service specifications for PCNs. Discussions have moved on since then but the fundamental issues remain the...

16:43 - Fri 17 Jan 2020

 

NHS tells gambling giants to improve the odds for mental health

The head of mental health care in England has written to the heads of top gambling firms, demanding urgent action to tackle betting-related ill health.

16:42 - Fri 17 Jan 2020

 

Closing soon: consultation on 2020/21 national tariff

NHS England and NHS Improvement is asking for views on its proposals for the 2020/21 national tariff payment system.

16:40 - Fri 17 Jan 2020

 

Supporting reservists in primary care

NHS Employers has produced a resource pack outlining Ministry of Defence support for organisations employing reservists and wants to understand primary care organisations’ experience of employing reservists.

16:39 - Fri 17 Jan 2020

 

Shifting the mindset: a closer look at NHS complaints

Hospitals need to do more to show patients how the NHS is learning from mistakes, according to the latest report from Healthwatch England.

16:37 - Fri 17 Jan 2020

 

Information on the health and care of people with learning disabilities

NHS Digital has published information on the health of people with learning disabilities in 2018/19. It covers key health issues for people recorded by their GP as having a learning...

16:36 - Fri 17 Jan 2020

 

RCGP launches LGBT e-learning suite for family doctors

The Royal College of GPs, in partnership with the Government Equalities Office (GEO) has launched a suite of e-learning resources to support GPs and other healthcare professionals to deliver the...

16:34 - Fri 17 Jan 2020