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The General Practice Staff Survey is now open. The survey is an opportunity for general practice staff to share their experiences. Survey invites are sent directly to staff. Individuals will receive a unique survey link to participate. The survey closes on 26 November.
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🔊LISTEN | The latest episode of our #TransformingPrimaryCare podcast is now live! Listen to colleagues discuss how a neighbourhood approach, including relational practice, help to address barriers to accessing care? 🎧england.nhs.uk/north-east-yo…
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The data collection tool for the Pharmacy Quality Scheme 2026/27 clinical services audit is now open on MYS. Participating contractors must submit their audit data by 31 March 2027. Find out more: england.nhs.uk/publication/p…
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This Pharmacy Technician Day we’d like to say thank you to colleagues for being vital members of the pharmacy team. #HappyPharmacyTechnicianDay #CommunityPharmacy
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It's #CyberAwarenessMonth! Good cyber security is our shared responsibility, and all NHS staff have a role to play. From diagnosis to devices, from prescriptions to passwords - protect patient data. From offline to online, #KeepITConfidential digital.nhs.uk/cyber-and-dat…
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Type 1 diabetes can present at any age but most commonly presents in children and young people. If you suspect type 1 diabetes in a child or adult: check finger prick glucose immediately, refer for same day specialist review, and follow NICE guidance: nice.org.uk/guidance/conditi…
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The data collection tool for the Pharmacy Quality Scheme 2026/27 clinical services audit is now open on MYS. Participating contractors must submit their audit data by 31 March 2027. Find out more: england.nhs.uk/publication/p…
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Help patients get the right care, more easily, first time by raising awareness of the various health professionals who work in general practice teams. Find information you can use via the link: campaignresources.dhsc.gov.u…
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The new NHS dentistry: care pathways guidance has been published. The guidance sets out the clinical framework underpinning the new care pathways and should be read alongside the updated NHS dentistry: quality and payment reforms contractual guidance. england.nhs.uk/publication/n…
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The NHS is rolling out alerts on smartwatches and mobiles to let people know their prescription is ready. NHS App users can now get instant alerts from more than 2,500 chemists across England. ℹ️ england.nhs.uk/2026/10/nhs-r…
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Find posters and other materials on the importance of treating NHS staff with respect, whether working in general practice, community pharmacy and dental practices. Visit the campaign resource centre: campaignresources.dhsc.gov.u…
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Get the latest news, updates, resources and events on health policy and practice - straight to your inbox - with the weekly Primary Care bulletin. Sign up: ➡️ england.nhs.uk/email-bulleti…
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An amendment to the GMS Statement of Financial Entitlements has been published, which introduces changes into the practice level GP reimbursement scheme. Read about the changes: england.nhs.uk/long-read/sup…
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The General Practice Staff Survey is now open. The survey is an opportunity for general practice staff to share their experiences. Survey invites are sent directly to staff. Individuals will receive a unique survey link to participate. The survey closes on 26 November.
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Annual NHS dental statistics show the number of dentists across England has increased as well as the units of dental activity delivered. Find out more: nhsbsa.nhs.uk/statistical-co…
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FAQs and a webinar recording are now available to support the 2026/27 GP contract requirement. Webinar: future.nhs.uk/P_C_N/view?obj… FAQs: future.nhs.uk/P_C_N/view?obj…
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🔊Listen | The latest episode of our #TransformingPrimaryCare podcast is now live! Listen to colleagues discuss how primary care is helping to lead the way in cancer prevention through earlier diagnosis, improving screening uptake & reducing inequalities. england.nhs.uk/north-east-yo…
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Have you seen the new NHS dentistry: care pathways guidance? It sets out the clinical framework underpinning the new care pathways. It should be read alongside the updated NHS dentistry: quality and payment reforms contractual guidance. england.nhs.uk/publication/n…
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GPs and practice managers: Want to better understand what patient data sharing means? Have views to share? Run by the DHSC, this engagement programme has flexible ways to get involved, and your input goes straight to policymakers. Ends October. More: dataengagement.kscopehealth.…
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Make sure dental patients know that they could be seen every two years by their dentist or other member of the dental team if they have good oral health. This frees up appointments for others who need them most. Find resources here: campaignresources.dhsc.gov.u…
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