It has been confirmed by NHS England that the value of a Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) point will not be increased this year, meaning that GP practices will lose thousands of pounds for the work they are currently undertaking. Continue reading →

The Prime Minister has announced that more than 1,000 GP practices will trial 24-hour telephone access and weekend surgeries in a bid to radically extend GP opening hours. Continue reading →

A scheme set up by NHS England to improve access to appointments for patients has attracted 250 bids for just nine pilots, meaning that some strong contenders could miss out on funding. Continue reading →