Timeline for giving patients automatic access to digital medical records by 1 November is 'just too soon for some practices to do safely' - General Practice deputy chair Dr David Wrigley says some practices will have to push back rollout #GPnews

Guidance from GPC England urges a delay to the rollout of the Accelerated Citizens’ Access programme, as many practices are not currently in a position to activate it safely.

We believe additional support is needed for practices to implement this change.
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GP practices are feeling the impact of inflation & high energy costs.
Please complete The BMA survey to collect the evidence needed to advocate on your behalf. research.net/r/Inflation_GPs

Reminder that we have seats on GPC open for nominations - closing on 25 October.

This is your opportunity to represent the profession, and ensure its voice is heard nationally and locally twitter.com/BMA_GP/status/…

Read the latest update from Kieran Sharrock on what GPC England is doing on behalf of members, amidst the crisis in general practice bma-mail.org.uk/JVX-828BE-31C0…

'Only too often salaried GPs will walk away from a job because they feel they cannot cope and cannot change the job'. Paula Wright (sessional GP committee member) explores the types of conversations that can be had with employers to support GPs wellbeing. bma.org.uk/news-and-opini…

‘A wider pool of staff able to bring their skills and expertise to general practice could help practices meet patients’ growing needs while easing some of the pressure GPs and their teams are experiencing’

Alan Stout responds to proposals from GMC
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Antibiotics are a precious resource and inappropriate use endangers us all. We need a careful plan to preserve and rescue general practice, and this isn’t it. General Practice #rebuildGP

At the Best Practice Show and an interesting discussion led by General Practice about the effectiveness of Primary Care Networks. Some great wins but also difficulties particularly with rural populations when it comes to operating at scale.

🗣️ Standing room only at the General Practice session on the Future of General Practice at Best Practice.

💭 One clear theme - General Practice cannot survive unless the Government invests and supports General Practice after years of chronic underfunding. Our patients deserve better

All set to go on stage and talk about The Future of primary care estates Best Practice General Practice The BMA [email protected]

Panel session for The Future for General Practice @bestpracticeuk General Practice

Nominations are sought for seats on GPC, open until 12pm 25 October.

The regional seats open are: Somerset/N & E Devon (2022-24), and Leicestershire & Rutland/Northamptonshire (2022-23).

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A 16% increase in the number of patients per FTE GP over the last seven years highlights the extent of the pressure GPs are under as we head into winter. Dr Farah Jameel has written to the health secretary to urge her to work with us on addressing these issues
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