Manchester CCG objects to Babylon expansion ‘due to safety concerns’
The CCG has objected to the expansion saying it was “not convinced” Babylon’s services are sufficiently integrated with other local and national services.
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GP at Hand in ‘formal talks’ to expand to Manchester in 2020
GP at Hand is expected to be operating in the northern city in early 2020, with a new physical premises will be set up in central Manchester.
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CCG software delays hamper GP at Hand’s Birmingham expansion
The software supports the registration of patients in Birmingham as well as ensuring easier access to local pathways and screening services.
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GP at Hand’s cap on Birmingham patient registrations set to be lifted
The provider must ensure configuration to national screening systems and processes by 15 September, or the cap remains in place.
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GP at Hand to go live in Birmingham after expansion is approved
Hammersmith and Fulham Clinical Commissioning Group’s (CCG) primary care committee gave the go ahead at a meeting on 18 June.
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MP calls for GP at Hand to be suspended pending further reviews
Andy Slaughter, the MP for Hammersmith, warned the Government’s support of Babylon’s GP at Hand risked “privatising the NHS”.
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Hammersmith MP calls for government inquiry into GP at Hand
In his letter Andy Slaughter says he has a number of “serious concerns” about the app which was launched on the NHS in 2017.
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GP at Hand receives green light in NHS England safety assessment
Hammersmith and Fulham CCG has lifted restrictions on which patients can register with Babylon Health’s GP at Hand service.
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NHS England to have a say on GP at Hand Birmingham rollout objection
Members of Hammersmith and Fulham Clinical Commissioning Group’s (CCG) Primary Commissioning Committee (PCC) have concerns regarding patient safety.
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Bold Babylon starts recruitment drive in Brum despite CCG block
Babylon Health is reported to have started recruiting GPs in Birmingham despite being currently blocked from expanding into the city.
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