NHSE consultation on digital GPs could stifle Babylon’s expansion
The proposed changes would address funding inequalities between local GP practices and digital providers and address high patient churn in digital services.
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GP at Hand’s primary care network ‘temporarily approved’ pending review
A spokesman for NHS England said the network arrangements may change after a review of the GP out of area rules, expected to be launched next week.
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Digital mental health service launched to support GPs
Doctors using the GP Health Service now have access to SilverCloud Health, where more than 30 programmes to improve mental health are available.
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GP direct messaging services raises more than £8m in funding
Chain SMS, created by AccuRx, lets GP practices send texts to patients which can include asking them to book tests and sending follow-up information.
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Digital solutions should be used in every GP practice, review argues
The GP Partnership Review, chaired by Dr Nigel Watson, was tasked with looking into the challenges faced by the current GP partnership model.
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PRSB publishes first set of standards for community pharmacies and GPs
This first stage sets out what information should be recorded about vaccinations and emergency medicines supplied by community pharmacies.
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Bradford GP IT systems ‘now stable’ following computer failure
A number of practices across the Bradford and Craven district have been experiencing problems following an issue with an air conditioning unit.
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BMA launches app to help hospital doctors manage workloads
Dr Diary allows doctors to enter details of their work activity into a calendar on the app to help them prepare for job planning meetings.
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DoctorLink selected by London STP for online clinical triage platform
The contract means up to 1.6 million patients across 242 surgeries will have access to a digital symptom checker and an online appointment system.
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Senior GP resigns after posting views anonymously online
Arvind Madan, NHS England’s director of primary care, admitted posting anonymous comments on the website of GP magazine Pulse.
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