Updates - National guidance -
Publication of General Practice (GPAD) practice level data
From 24 November 2022, NHS Digital is now publishing easy-to-use data showing how many appointments each practice in England is delivering and how long people wait between booking an appointment and receiving one.
Actions you can take to help alleviate hospitals and ambulances under pressure
A letter from Dr Jagen John on the pressures affecting our system.
UPDATED: Polio vaccination for children aged 1 to 9
Children aged 1 to 9 years old in London are being offered a dose of polio vaccine.
NEL Cancer Alliance primary care update October 2022
Read the latest update
Patient online access to GP records from November – safeguarding guidance
There are now two weeks until most patients with online accounts (including through the NHS App and other patient apps) will automatically be able to view new entries in their health records.
‘Register with a GP surgery’ service now available via self-enrolment
Patients are now able to find practices offering the new ‘Register with a GP surgery’ service via the NHS Find a GP webpage.
Updated staff respect materials available for all primary care settings
We know the damaging impact that violence, abuse, and harassment can have on people’s health and wellbeing, affecting both mental and physical health.
Resources to encourage take up of COVID-19 and flu vaccines for carers and personal assistants
Ensuring paid and unpaid carers and personal assistants know they're eligible for COVID-19 and flu jabs and how to get them is vital as we go into autumn.
Flu vaccine products for patients aged 65 years and over
General practices and community pharmacies participating in the seasonal flu programme are reminded that the 2022/23 National Influenza Immunisation Programme letter sets out the required flu vaccines for the different cohorts.
Changes to GP Contract regulations
On 1 October 2022, changes to the GMS and PMS Contract Regulations and APMS Directions came into force.
Supporting staff to help money go further
NHS England’s recognition and reward team have launched a dedicated online hub on Future NHS to provide a space where employers can share ideas and collaborate.