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GP numbers on the rise
25.03.14: The number of GPs in England has increased by close to 20% since 2003 new figures from the HSCIC show
NHS Employers tips for employee complaints
24.04.14: A leaflet offering tips for employees to voice concerns has been published by NHS Employers
London GPs launch anti-MPIG campaign
24.04.14: GPs have launched a campaign over new funding for practices hit by MPIG cuts in their local area
Hundreds of practices to 'test' care.data
23.04.14: Between 100 and 500 general practices will be involved in trialing the care.data programme before it rolls out nationally

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Two thirds of PMs consider quitting because of stress
08.04.14: More than two thirds of practice managers are considering quitting their jobs because of stress, a survey has revealed
Rule changes could 'half' notional rent
15.04.14: GP surgeries valued on an 'alternative use' basis could lose half of their notional rent, a surveying company has warned
EMIS LV and PCS withdrawn following GPSoC changes
31.03.14: EMIS is to withdraw its EMIS LV and EMIS PCS systems from use in England within the next 12 months
Surge in patient complaints over social media
22.04.14: Patient complaints on social media have driven 400% more calls for help from doctors since 2010, the MDU has claimed
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Personal practice

Contract change FAQ
Dr Gavin Jamie: GP Gavin Jamie provides a run-through of how the contract update and other recent changes affect coalface GPs - from 'accountable GPs' and practice boundary pilots to IT updates
Funding formulas: 'Nothing is forever'
Dr Gavin Jamie: GP and QOF expert Dr Gavin Jamie writes about the Global Sum/Carr Hill formula which is the baseline for GPs on GMS contracts - and where the money from the withdrawal of MPIG is going
QOF changes explained: 2014/15
Dr Gavin Jamie: Peering into the minutiae of QOF changes for this year, resident QOF expert Dr Gavin Jamie explains exactly how practices will be affected

CQC

Practices face 2.5% CQC fee hike
Interview: Steve Field on inspection and the "joy of being outstanding"
Lilley: Inspection 'makes good people lie'
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Patients

RCN: 'Better waste management could lead to cost savings'
Wales out of hours service "diabolical" watchdog claims
Berkshire GPs refused blood tests because of industrial action
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General Practice Awards 2014

General Practice Awards 2014


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