The GP contract needs to provide a more ‘flexible approach’ to developing new models of care in order to help the formation ...

Clinical directors (CDs) must make sure that the new GP role via ARRS is not exploiting newly qualified GPs who are ...

GP leaders in Northern Ireland will consider demanding 10% of the health budget - as the current funding is ‘making general ...

The evolution of PCNs has transformed the healthcare landscape, creating an ecosystem of providers, technology vendors, and ...

Fixing the working relationship with primary care is one the key priorities for secondary care providers, who must not rely ...

The Government should consider giving GPs incentives to do NHS Health Checks via QOF, the public spending watchdog has said.

The NHS has announced the roll-out of varenicline as an ‘improved anti-smoking pill’ after withdrawal of a branded version in ...

Two doctors would need to assess terminally ill adults who wish to end their lives under proposed assisted dying legislation.

Changes to National Insurance (NI) unveiled at last month’s Budget have caused significant concern from GP practices. And for ...

PCNs have been advised to be cautious and ensure they have reserves in place in case the full cost of the NI hike is not met ...

GP academic and specialist in cardiovascular medicine Professor Chris Clark provides an update on current best practice in ...

Middleton PCN found a solution to its estate problem by leasing a shopping unit within the local shopping centre.