Viewpoint: Does the evidence really support expansion of Pharmacy First?
Opinion: a GP questions whether NHS England's figures really support expanding Pharmacy First.
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‘Madness’ for GPs not to pass clinical work to pharmacies, says NHS official
An NHS official says Pharmacy First is only the start of the clinical work community pharmacies could take from general practice.
‘Are we robbing GP Peter to pay Pharmacist Paul?’
Opinion: is money going to community pharmacy at general practice's expense?
Payments for the MMRV catch-up programme 1 November 2026 – 31 March 2028
Payments for the MMRV catch-up from 1 November 2026; vaccinating 6-year-olds needs a manual CQRS adjustment in November and December.
‘How to’ guide on coding appointments for clinically urgent patients
How-to guide on coding clinically urgent same-day appointments; the guide for one clinical system is out, with another to follow.
Merger of clustered ICBs delayed to 2028
The merger of nine ICB clusters has been delayed a year to 2028.
Hospital deficits block funding shift to neighbourhoods, NHS official admits
Planning guidance will prioritise primary and community care, but hospital deficits are holding the shift back.
GPs slam impact on capacity and safety after a year of unlimited online demand
A year on, GPs say unlimited online requests have cut face-to-face capacity and affected safety.
Exclusive: London GP leaders slam ICB as winter funding allocated to trusts
West and North London ICB has put its £20m winter money into hospital and mental health trusts, with nothing for general practice. Londonwide LMCs say GPs were left out of the decision and the ICB does not value general practice.