'Ticking timebomb' of dentists approaching retirement revealed

'Ticking timebomb' of dentists approaching retirement revealed

By Liz Wells 25 April 2025

One in three NHS dentists are approaching retirement age in some areas, with hundreds of dental providers having handed back their NHS contracts in the past few years, new data reveals.

GP practices embrace technology to improve patient access

By Liz Wells 24 April 2025

GPs are providing millions more appointments to people in England and better access through upgraded technology, new data shows.

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Three-quarters of public have positive GP experience

Three-quarters of public have positive GP experience

By Lee Peart 24 April 2025

Three-quarters (73.6%) of people find contacting their GP as a good or very good experience, according to a new survey.

More than 1,000 pharmacies lost in less than a decade

By Liz Wells 22 April 2025

The number of pharmacies in England and Wales has fallen by more than 1,000 since 2016, with some constituencies reduced to less than 10 pharmacies to service the entire area, new research reveals.

GP scheme expanded to keep patients out of hospital

By Lee Peart 17 April 2025

A GP Advice and Guidance scheme is being expanded to treat more patients in community settings.

GP practice manager 'failed to pay' over £75,000 into staff pensions

By Liz Wells 15 April 2025

A GP practice manager who failed to pay more than £75,000 into the pension funds of staff at her surgery is facing seven years of bankruptcy restrictions. 

Lib Dems reveal 'stark postcode lottery' for GP appointments

By Liz Wells 10 April 2025

One in 10 waits for GP appointment were longer than a month in some areas, with a record 20.5 million waits of at least 28 days or longer last year, new data reveals.

Over 1,000 GPs recruited since October

By Liz Wells 08 April 2025

An extra 1,503 GPs have been recruited since 1 October, the DHSC has revealed.

No future for NHS dentistry without reform, warns report

By Liz Wells 04 April 2025

Government’s attempts to improve access to NHS dentistry have been a complete failure, according to a new report.

NHS Confederation unveils new chair for Primary Care Network

By Liz Wells 03 April 2025

NHS Confederation has appointed Dr Duncan Gooch as the new chair of its Primary Care Network.

NHS Scotland publishes Operational Improvement Plan

By Lee Peart 31 March 2025

NHS Scotland has published the first of three documents on the Government's approach to health and social care renewal.

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