Children in deprived areas three times more likely to have tooth extraction

By Lee Peart 17 February 2026

Children in deprived areas are three more times more likely to have decay related tooth extraction compared with those in the most affluent areas, new figures have revealed.

Welsh Government to roll out rapid diagnostic testing for bacterial infections in primary care

By Liz Wells 16 February 2026

Rapid testing for bacterial infections is being rolled out in community pharmacies and GP surgeries across Wales.

Scotland's first new GP walk-in service opens

By Liz Wells 11 February 2026

First Minister John Swinney has opened the first of a new network of GP walk-in services in Edinburgh.

Rethinking digital access in primary care

09 February 2026

Ric Thompson, senior vice-president of health & care at OneAdvanced, discusses the dispute between the BMA’s GP Committee for England and the Government over the push for continuous online access

Primary care bodies unite to take fight for financial security future to Parliament

By Liz Wells 29 January 2026

Trade bodies representing primary care have united to make the case for investment in the sector across Parliament.

Pharmacists warn NHS underfunding medicines by up to 80%

By Lee Peart 29 January 2026

Pharmacists have warned of potential medicines shortages due to the NHS paying only 20% of some drugs.

GP practice upgraded from good to outstanding

By Lee Peart 13 January 2026

West Rainton Surgery in Houghton le Spring, County Durham has been upgraded from good to outstanding following an inspection by the CQC in October.

GPs managed record number of online requests in October

By Liz Wells 27 November 2025

More than eight million people submitted their GP request online during October 2025, up 21% on September and a 68% increase on last year, new data reveals.

Scottish Government unveils plan to improve access to primary care

By Liz Wells 14 October 2025

The Scottish Government has unveiled plans for a network of 15 walk-in GP clinics to improve access to primary care.

Pharma companies given early access to streamlined medicines pathway

By Lee Peart 13 October 2025

Pharma companies are being given early access to a faster medicines licensing process.

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£93,804 – £109,223

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