A study carried out by a Department of Health (DH) taskforce suggests that the NHS should offer a range of financial inducements to bolster the GP workforce and cut 2,000 hospital specialist training posts to finance a 15 per cent rise in GP trainees. Continue reading →

A recent survey has found that almost half of GPs would opt out of nationally negotiated Quality Outcome Framework (QOF) deals and switch to a local contract, if offered the chance by their Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). Continue reading →

A recent survey has found that almost half of GPs believe that the GP contract needs complete renegotiation, as it is out of date amid declining income and a growing recruitment crisis. Continue reading →

Personal Medical Service (PMS) Practices could be heading for losses of up to £400,000 over the next two years as a result of the reviews being held by NHS England area teams during this year and next, with many having to cut back on patient services and some even having to close. Continue reading →