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CONNECT TO WORK

Job advisers to be embedded in GP surgeries

By Liz Wells 09 October 2025

Nine additional areas across England are to benefit from a £167m investment in Connect to Work.

PRIMARY CARE

NHS booking system problem causes Covid jab chaos

By Lee Peart 07 October 2025

Problems with the NHS website booking system have led to large numbers of people ineligible people arriving for Covid vaccinations at pharmacies.

PRIMARY CARE

GP surgeries introduce online booking

By Liz Wells 01 October 2025

GP surgeries are required, from today (1 October), to keep their online consultation tools running throughout the day.

BMA

GPs in England give Streeting 48 hours to avoid dispute over 'unsafe' online access plans

By Liz Wells 29 September 2025

The BMA’s GP committee in England (GPC England) has given health and social care secretary Wes Streeting 48 hours to avoid entering into dispute with general practice.

NEIGHBOURHOOD HEALTH

Finding the sweet spot for neighbourhood health

29 September 2025

Taking a people-first, outcome-focused, data-driven approach to unlock the potential of integrated, community-based healthcare, writes Alison Westmacott, director of primary care, NHS South, Centra...

PRIMARY CARE

Scottish Government enhances community eye care

By Liz Wells 25 September 2025

The Scottish Government has unveiled plans for a new community eye care service, with approved independent prescribing (IP) optometrists receiving funding to treat more conditions in the community.

PREVENTION

Tooth decay leading cause of hospital admissions among children

By Lee Peart 25 September 2025

Tooth outpaces other common childhood conditions, including acute tonsillitis, as the leading cause of hospital admissions among 5 to 9 year olds in England, new research has found.

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