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All the latest articles, news and reports on Patient Access
Key topics include: General Out-of-hours care, Disability equality, Waiting times, Opening hours, Walk-in centres

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Wed 22 Feb

DH urges promotion of health apps
GPs could soon be encouraged to direct patients to health apps to allow them to manage long-term conditions

Fri 17 Feb

BMA urges 'flexible' rollout of NHS 111
BMA wants "flexible" deadline for the new non-urgent NHS phone number to avoid risks to patient care

Thu 19 Jan

UK 'could do with alternative GP contract'
The UK should offer a voluntary alternative GP contract promoting integrated care

Mon 16 Jan

Persuading patients to be good
The three letters ‘DNA’ can inspire dismay in GP surgeries – but a study suggests practices can use behavioural...

Fri 13 Jan

Lawyers call GPs 'once a week' to buy patient details
Increasing numbers of personal injury lawyers are contacting GPs offering to buy patient details

Fri 6 Jan

New scheme rates Welsh practices' access levels
GP surgeries across Wales are offering its patients the opportunity to ‘rate’ its access levels

Tue 3 Jan

GP patient choice pilot details announced
Practice boundaries will be abolished in parts of London, Manchester and Nottingham from April 2012

Fri 16 Dec

GP Patient Survey reveals majority are satisfied
Government survey shows hugely positive patient experiences but also suggests confidentiality concerns

Mon 12 Dec

NI launches £18m telehealth scheme
Patients with chronic diseases in Northern Ireland will now be able to monitor their health at home with the launch of a new...

Mon 12 Dec

Social considerations
Like a child at Christmas, social marketing in general practice is about making the right noises to get what you want, says...

Fri 9 Dec

Practice outcomes website launched
A website has been launched by NHS London allowing patients to compare how GP practices in the capital are performing against...

Mon 5 Dec

Deep and crisp – and planned for!
Practice managers should show true grit and prepare for adverse weather this winter, says Anne Crandles

Mon 14 Nov

The access dilemma
Creating more appointments incurs large costs at the wrong time, says a PMN member

Mon 24 Oct

Practice boundaries 'will not be abolished'
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has ‘softened’ his stance on practice boundaries with extensions only being made in...

Tue 18 Oct

Ombudsman slams patient removals
Damning report says NHS is failing to deal appropriately with basic complaints and progress is ‘patchy and slow’

Fri 14 Oct

Evolution, not revolution
Telehealth is transforming services for patients with long-term conditions. The key message from policymakers and pioneers is...

Thu 29 Sep

GPs urged to have a say on integrated care
The RCGP says integration of care "could change the way services are delivered for our patients"

Thu 22 Sep

Lack of appointments turns patients away
Almost two-thirds of patients live with medical conditions “longer than they would like” or avoid going to the doctor...

Fri 9 Sep

BMA 'skewed list' warning over boundaries
The abolition of catchment areas could destabilise general practices, a British Medical Association representative claims

Fri 2 Sep

RCGP launches GP patient guide
A ‘one-stop shop’ guide designed to help patients get the most from their GP practice has been launched by the Royal...

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