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GP recruitment on target

More than 500 GPs have been recruited over a six-month period, according to the latest workforce census figures

New GMS contract

Health minister John Hutton has confirmed that funding for enhanced GP services will increase substantially over the next two years

Taking pharmacy into the future

Pharmacists may soon be providing services only available from GP surgeries under new proposals

GPs with special interests (GpwSI) - update

The NHS Plan target of recruiting 1,000 GPwSIs by 2004 has been met a year early

Performance ratings

Patient access to GPs has been a critical factor in helping PCTs achieve the maximum three-star ratings

Walk-in centres access boost

More people will be able to benefit from GP services following a £40 million cash injection in NHS walk-in centres

Lifting the spirits - modernising GP surgeries

GPs are being given guidance on how the new Local Initiative Finance Trust (LIFT) leaseplus agreement will work

LIFT case study

Bromley-by-Bow Healthy Living Centre in East London is a prime example of the diverse opportunities available through LIFT schemes

News in Brief

• Patient choice
• Listening to patients
• Nurse registration: a reminder
• NHS dentistry reforms
• Screening for infectious diseases in pregnancy
• Transplants: aims over next 10 years
• Promoting race equality
• Red tape reduction
• Get the right treatment

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.

Shipman inquiry
Epidemic risks
Allergy course for GPs
Primary care premises
Foundation trusts
Fast-track treatment
Ballot for consultants
Removing advertising restrictions
Humanitarian toolkit
International recruitment
Action On projects
Doctor reforms
Protecting whistleblowers
Prescription costs
Direct payments scheme
Emergency care website relaunch
Latest NICE guidelines
Organ retention
Dignity at work
Online advice for older people
Department of Health restructuring
Primary Care Magazine

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