News

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

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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Workforce data and returns
Workforce data and returns
11 May 2023
Workforce data The latest GP workforce data, published today, shows that GP practices across England continue to experience significant and growing strain with declining GP numbers, rising patient demand, and…
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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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NHS Health Checks Uplift from April 2023
NHS Health Checks Uplift from April 2023
20 February 2023
NHS Health Checks Uplift from April 2023 Lincolnshire County Council’s Commercial Team have informed us that there will be a planned uplift for NHS health Checks completed in General Practice…
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Hoax CQC inspectors
Hoax CQC inspectors
20 February 2023
Hoax CQC inspectors CQC have recently received a number of reports regarding individuals contacting service providers, claiming to be CQC inspectors in an attempt to elicit personal information relating to…
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