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Issue 21, June 2003

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Top News

New prescribing powers transform roles

New prescribing and dispensing powers are set to transform the way GPs work and improve patient care.

GMS contract - update

The British Medical Association’s General Practitioners Committee (GPC) has asked its negotiating team to re-examine the proposed new GMS contract.

Access scheme helps cut primary care waiting times

Significant progress has been made in achieving primary care access targets.

New specialists in mental health

Most mental health problems are managed in primary care.

GPs and nurses can play a crucial role in the early detection of mental health problems, and are being helped to take on a role to offer patients fast and convenient access to high quality services.

 

News in Brief

NHS chief executive’s progress report
CHI report on the NHS
Leaseplus guide for GP surgeries
Coronary heart disease improvements
SARS advice for health care staff
Safeguarding children
New recommendation on duration of breastfeeding
Invitation to tender


Medical Device Alerts

 

The Digest

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.

New NHS programme to improve services
Hib catch-up campaign
Primary care premises
Maternity leave locum pay
More opportunities for nurses
Consent reforms
Chronic fatigue services
Drive on eye operations
Online recruitment
Action On pilots
NHS Direct – drug side effects
Complementary research
Tackling health issues at local council level
Drugs guidance for schools
UK online – starter sessions
Primary Care Magazine

 

Diary

Forthcoming events

 

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