The guidance below was issued by the GPC back in May. This is also on their web page https://www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/covid-19/gp-practices/covid-19-toolkit-for-gps-and-gp-practices/service-provision Contractual responsibilities of providing care during COVID-19 pandemicWe have received several queries and concerns in the last few days from LMCs…
New NHS guidance that comes into effect today, will help primary care networks (PCNs) offer thousands of patients a holistic review of their medication, to help them stay healthy and remain independent. The guidance supports PCN clinical pharmacy teams with…
The NHS Long Term Plan outlined how NHSE/I would roll out the Enhanced Health in Care Homes model across England by 2024, which moves away from traditional reactive models of care delivery towards proactive care that is centred on the…
Colleagues working across primary care networks have come together to discuss the collaboration that has been happening to implement the delivery of care and support access to general practice services via digital channels, alongside traditional routes. We hear how local…
We have received several reports of locum doctors finding it difficult to secure flu vaccinations from their registered practice. Locum GPs are fully entitled to receive the flu vaccination from their registered GP, and practices are contractually responsible for providing…
NHSE/I has now published the revised Network Contract DES materials on their website. This includes a cover note, amended 2020/21 Network Contract DES Specification and guidance, IIF guidance and SMR guidance. We have summarised the changes here.
The new GP pay and pensions system was planned to launch imminently. However following final performance testing the launch has now been postponed. GPs and practices should continue to use Open Exeter until notified otherwise. PCSE are communicating to all…
Online consultations in general practice – changing products The general practice response to the pandemic has been remarkable. Almost all practices now have access to an online consultation system to support total triage and use of these systems has been…
We’re aware of some confusion regarding the current status of the Government shielding guidance. Specifically, queries from the public about whether shielding guidance is currently in place in their area are increasing. To confirm: People who were identified as clinically extremely…
Updated Contract DES Specification NHS England and NHS Improvement has published an updated Network Contract DES Specification and Network Contract DES Guidance. The changes cover areas such as the introduction of the Investment and Impact Fund, the introduction of nursing associate and trainee…