GP Press Digest
GP Press Digest – week to 22 August 2026
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This week in the GP press
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- GPs estimate quarter of patient referrals now returned as unsolicited advice and guidance
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In brief
GPs estimate a quarter of their referrals come back as unsolicited Advice & Guidance.
- Advice and guidance 'contributed to patient harm', NHS safety investigation finds
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In brief
A national safety investigation found Advice & Guidance contributed to patient harm and delayed diagnoses.
- DHSC sets out updated guidance on when GPs should offer PSA testing
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In brief
DHSC's updated guidance: don't routinely offer PSA tests to men without symptoms or a BRCA2 variant.
- Flu vaccine delivery cancellations to cause 'significant disruption', GP leaders warn
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In brief
GP leaders warn flu vaccine delivery cancellations will cause significant disruption.