3 stories

This week in the GP press

1. GPs to undertake extra training if they are to be involved in assisted dying, Government confirms

   Pulse CQC, regulation & governance Read at Pulse ↗

   In brief

   GPs involved in assisted dying will need extra training, from 90 minutes to a full day.

2. Third of GPs don't have fully-qualified NHS roles within a year of finishing training, data shows

   Pulse Workforce & employment Read at Pulse ↗

   In brief

   More than a third of GPs have no fully qualified NHS role a year after finishing training.

3. BMA will not escalate GP collective action this month after 'positive meetings' with NHSE

   Pulse Collective action & GPC Read at Pulse ↗

   In brief

   The BMA did not escalate collective action in September after "positive" meetings with NHS England.