It's nearly that time of year again when we get into the festive spirit and celebrate Christmas. But it's not everyone's favourite time of the year - in fact for some it can be the most difficult, for a variety of reasons.  

New laws that give patients sectioned under the Mental Health Act more dignity and say over their care were introduced into Parliament on 6th November.

A round-up of the news headlines this week relating to primary care and GP practices in the UK.  

I am sure we are all evaluating the effect of the recent Budget, and trying to work out the financial impact on our practices. This is a triple whammy, and we should not ignore the financial implications that it will cause.

Social media has revolutionised the way the world communicates and connects, and it is no different in the healthcare sector. It offers a powerful platform to engage with patients, share health information, and build trust. However, it's essential to navigate this digital landscape with care and consideration.

The Home Office has ceased to issue physical Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) from the 31 October 2024, as the immigration system is transitioning to a fully digital system.

A round-up of the news headlines this week relating to primary care and GP practices in the UK  

FPM's anonymous blogger shares their secret diary with thoughts on the Physician Associate consultation and where that could leave PA's, their Practices and their Patients. 

The budget delivered on 30th October was a bumper one (you can read it here on the gov.uk site), but although she spoke for an hour and twenty minutes, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves said surprisingly little about the NHS or general practice.

A round-up of the news headlines this week relating to primary care and GP practices in the UK