News

The News section is the place for all the latest announcements on a wide range of subjects relating to general practice.

Biobank UK
Biobank UK
1 October 2023
A communication was recently sent to practices dated 13 September requesting GPs provide Biobank UK with access to consented patient data, the BMA was listed as endorsing the programme. The…
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GPAD Slides and FAQs
GPAD Slides and FAQs
24 September 2023
Please find attached a copy of the the GPAD Presentation held in September 2023 and the current version of GPAD FAQs. Midlands Primary Care Transformation Team NHS England – Midlands Region…
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NHSmail self-service password reset
NHSmail self-service password reset
27 July 2023
Self-service password reset is now available for your NHSmail account. How does this impact me? This means you can reset your password at any time without contacting local IT support…
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Community Pharmacy Medicine Supply Issues
Community Pharmacy Medicine Supply Issues
27 July 2023
Community Pharmacy Lincolnshire, the Local Pharmaceutical Committee, thought that it might be useful to share an extract from a recent briefing on medicines supply issues produced by the national pharmacy…
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The NHSPS and consolidated charging policy
The NHSPS and consolidated charging policy
13 June 2023
BMA secures significant reduction in NHSPS service charge claims for practices The BMA has successfully assisted five GP practices in significantly reducing years of unsubstantiated service charge claims demanded by…
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DWP Special Rules update
DWP Special Rules update
3 April 2023
From 3 April 2023, individuals who are likely to have less than 12 months to live can now claim PIP, DLA, AA, UC and ESA via the Special Rules. For…
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GP Contract Imposition
GP Contract Imposition
31 March 2023
GP Contract Imposition GPC England (GPCE) are calling on Steve Barclay, the Secretary for Health and Social Care, to reconsider the imposition of this year’s changes to the GP contract…
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