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What are we learning about leadership development in primary care networks?

What have we learnt from our work supporting the development of primary care networks across England? Beccy Baird, Kiran Chauhan and Tricia Boyle share their learning about what groups find useful and pose some questions for PCN leaders and clinical commissioning groups who are thinking about development needs.

By Beccy Baird, Kiran Chauhan , Tricia Boyle - 10 December 2020 5-minute read

Social prescribing and NHS facilities

How can NHS services use their facilities to better support social prescribing? Ben Collins highlights what’s needed to make NHS sites more welcoming spaces for individuals and communities.

By Ben Collins - 4 December 2020 4-minute read

How should general practice be preparing for winter?

As the second wave of Covid-19 gathers pace, what role will general practice play, and how should the sector prepare for an increase in demand? Beccy Baird outlines the key challenges facing general practice as we head into winter.

By Beccy Baird - 13 October 2020 3-minute read

Improving the nation’s health: striking the right balance between national and local

Sally Warren reflects on the findings of the Health Devolution Commission, which considered the role of ‘health in all policies’ and the balance between local and national action.

By Sally Warren - 27 August 2020 4-minute read

The new NHS and mental health: where are we going wrong?

Providing joined-up services that address people’s physical and mental health needs has long been a challenge. Jihad Malasi asks whether primary care networks could be the answer to providing holistic primary care mental health services.

By Dr Jihad Malasi - 23 July 2020 4-minute read

How has general practice responded to the Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak?

General practice has seen an incredible transformation in the space of just a few weeks, in response to the Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. Beccy Baird reflects on the pace and scale of change, and whether the innovations are here to stay.

By Beccy Baird - 8 April 2020

What can we learn from the updated GP contract?

After an intense debate between NHS England and the BMA, an updated GP contract has finally been agreed. Richard Murray outlines four reasons why the contract marks a significant moment for health and care in general as well as general practice.

By Richard Murray - 21 February 2020

Mid Staffordshire: a hospital that lost its way

Stephen Moss, Chair of Mid Staffordshire, spoke at our conference this week about the lessons he had learnt from the 'story of a hospital that lost its way'.

By Joanna Goodrich - 14 December 2010

Pathfinder consortia: a step in the right direction

Our health and the Big Society event provoked an interesting debate on balancing the reality of the financial situation with the vision in the health White Paper.

By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 8 December 2010

Does the English system of general practice set the bar internationally?

A trip to Australia, where he was able to compare our two health systems, reminds Chris Ham of the strengths of general practice in the English NHS.

By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 9 November 2010

Is general practice losing the battle to preserve continuity of care?

Today The King's Fund published a survey of GPs that asked what they would prioritise to improve patient care in their practices.

By Nick Goodwin - 3 November 2010

The NHS White Paper: what do doctors think of their new roles?

While initial reactions to the NHS White Paper were positive, there are still a lot of questions unanswered for the doctors who will now need to commission services.

By Anna Dixon - 25 October 2010

GP commissioning: how do you decide on the size of a GP consortium?

While the government plans to leave the development of consortia to be decided locally, many people feel that size matters and that guidelines should be provided.

By Nick Goodwin - 20 October 2010

Are GPs ready to enter the world of quality improvement?

Understanding how the quality of care can be sustained and improved in general practice has been a core concern of the GP Inquiry commissioned by The King's Fund.

By Nick Goodwin - 11 October 2010

Improving care to people with long-term conditions: a missed opportunity

We are beyond the tipping point where the long-term conditions agenda can be ignored, but where will the system leadership come from in the new NHS?

By Nick Goodwin - 16 September 2010

The White Paper challenge for GPs: plugging the knowledge and skills gaps

As the election campaign ratchets up a gear prospective MPs are vying for our votes and using local service changes and promises to save hospitals as currency.

By Vijaya Nath - 9 September 2010

The principles of GP commissioning: general practices and the rationing dilemma

The British Medical Association's GPs Committee has published its 'fundamental principles' for GP commissioning - but will it help GPs to deliver high-quality care?

By Nick Goodwin - 27 August 2010

Is a new system needed for GP referral?

Getting under the skin of GP referrals is notoriously tricky, but they are important to everyone. Chris Naylor examines the current issues with the system.

By Chris Naylor - 12 August 2010

Public health: why GPs need to see the full picture

Public health needs to move out of the lecture hall and into the living room, according to Anne Milton MP. But what role should GPs be playing in public health?

By Anna Dixon - 3 August 2010

The White Paper: will peer review improve performance for GP consortia?

The government's plans for NHS reform place a great deal of power in the hands of the proposed NHS Commissioning Board, but will this help to improve quality of care?

By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 27 July 2010

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