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GP Bulletin
News
for all general practitioners
Issue 20, May 2003 |
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GP contract - update
The British Medical Association (BMA) and the NHS Confederation have
reached agreement over a proposed new GP contract that will safeguard
the future of individual practice incomes.
Expanding primary care services
GPs and nurses are to be supported to take on more specialised roles to
expand primary care services, improve access and reduce waiting times,
the Department of Health has announced
Campaign to crack down on violence against staff
The campaign supporting a zero tolerance stance towards people who use
violence against NHS staff has been stepped up.
Extra NHS investment saving thousands of
lives
Patients are starting to see the benefits of increased investment in the
NHS, according to the new Delivering the NHS Plan - Expenditure Report
document.
NHS Direct - key partnership between
NHS Direct and out-of-hours
NHS Direct will continue to play a pivotal role in the provision of out-of-hours
services, according to a recent review published by the Department of
Health.
Doctors' Forum update
NHS LIFT seeks GP Champions
New licences to practise
Child-friendly hospitals standard launched
Response to retail pharmacies report
NHS Estates briefing - update
Building Better Healthcare (BBH) Awards scheme
Did you see the news about.....? If you missed an announcement or new development
of interest to you, the chances are it could be listed in The Digest . Each
month in The Digest we feature subjects of note, including where to obtain
more information.
In-patient waiting lists down
"5 A DAY" logo launched
Emergency care project cutting waiting times
Smoking, drinking and drug-taking trends in
young people
Improved services delivered to older people
Complaints reform
New delayed discharges system
Social services payments
New drugs appraisal by NICE
Recruiting wider healthcare team
Primary Care Magazine
Forthcoming events
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