GP fit note reform programme: thanks for expressions of interest
The WorkWell team thanked localities for their strong response to the fit note reform pilot.
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National Workforce Reporting Service – workforce data submission and accuracy
Practices and PCNs must keep workforce data up to date in the National Workforce Reporting Service.
‘Astonishing’ GP unemployment crisis still ongoing, warns BMA sessional committee chair
The BMA sessional GPs chair warns the GP unemployment crisis continues.
Burnout among GP trainers worsened in the last year, GMC finds
The GMC's training survey found burnout among GP trainers worsened this year.
Leadership and management framework launched
New NHS Leadership and Management Framework, covering primary care.
Multi-neighbourhood training hubs: market engagement
NHS England market engagement on procuring multi-neighbourhood training hubs.
Fit note reform pilot: work and health support teams (expressions of interest)
DWP funding for two multidisciplinary Work and Health Support Teams (one in BSol) plus a clinical lead role, to cut fit note burden on GPs and help patients stay in work.
Universal Family Programme: careers for care leavers aged 16–25
Birmingham Women's and Children's Trust's programme creating career pathways for care leavers, with plans to include general practice.
Healthcare assistants wanted for the cancer awareness bus
Paid, flexible HCA roles supporting community health checks and cancer screening uptake on the cancer bus across Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country.
Basic life support and AED certification for appraisal, 30 September
A practical BLS/AED course for GPs, trainees and nurses needing a certificate for appraisal, at the Mercure Birmingham West, subsidised NHS rate.