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NICE

NICE recommends asking about gambling at health checks and GP appointments

By Liz Wells 28 January 2025

Healthcare professionals should consider asking people about gambling when speaking to them about smoking and alcohol consumption during a health check or GP appointment, according to new NICE guid...

PRIMARY CARE

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.

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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.

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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.

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Lib Dems warn GPs must be exempt from Budget tax hike as millions struggle to contact their doctor

By Liz Wells 16 December 2024

More than 5 million people tried to contact their GP in the past month but failed to get through on the day they called, new research reveals.

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.

PRIMARY CARE

Scottish Government unveils additional investment in general practice

By Liz Wells 29 November 2024

The Scottish Government is to invent an additional £13.6m in general practice, health secretary Neil Gray has announced.

PRIMARY CARE

GP appointments hit record-breaking high

By Liz Wells 28 November 2024

The number of appointments in general practice in England hit a record-breaking high of 41.3 million in October, 3 million more than the previous record in October 2023, new data reveals.

AUTUMN BUDGET

Employer National Insurance rise could create 'perfect storm' for GPs

By Liz Wells 01 November 2024

GPs are calling on the government to protect them from the hike in National Insurance contributions from April next year, unveiled in last week's Budget, warning it could hit services for patients.

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