3 stories

This week in the GP press

1. GPs raise patient safety fears over 25,000-letter hospital backlog

   Pulse Referrals & hospital services Read at Pulse ↗

   In brief

   GPs raised safety fears over a 25,000-letter outpatient letter backlog at one trust.

2. BMA to begin legal action against Government over GMC regulation 'U-turn'

   Pulse CQC, regulation & governance Read at Pulse ↗

   In brief

   The BMA began legal action over the Government's plan for the GMC to keep its appeal rights.

3. GP practices facing £6m clawback from ICB may have to close, leaders warn

   Pulse Contracts & funding Read at Pulse ↗

   In brief

   Practices in one area could close after an ICB moved to claw back about £6m paid in error.