Archive for General news
NHS launches first-ever sexual safety charter to help protect staff
Source: NHS England 5.9.23 More support will be provided to NHS staff who have suffered harassment or inappropriate behaviour, thanks to a first of its kind sexual safety charter. The...
Some remote GP appointments as effective as face-to-face ones
Source: Practice Index 4.9.23 Remote GP and other primary care consultations can be as effective as face-to-face appointments for some conditions, new research has found. A study by a team at Imperial...
US firm given initial go-ahead to buy EMIS in £1.2bn deal
Source: PULSE, Eliza Parr, 15.8.23 A US healthcare company has been given provisional approval to buy leading GP IT-supplier EMIS in a £1.2bn deal. The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority...
Have you seen The CQC’s 2022 Controlled Drugs annual update?
Please ensure you have a read here. Key Point: they have recommended that practices use the CQC CD Self-Assessment Form, click here for details.
Going Greener-Spacers
By Dr Philip Koopowitz- Dispex & Hexagon6 NICE NG80 resource ‘Asthma inhalers and climate change’ now encourages patients aged 12 years and over where clinically appropriate to consider using dry...
Flu jab delay will cause ‘chaos’ and put vulnerable people at risk ahead of difficult winter, GPs war
Source: Independent, Rebecca Thomas Health Correspondent-9.8.23 National changes to flu jab campaign ‘throw into chaos’ GPs long-laid plans, leaders warn Delays to the flu vaccine rollout will cause “chaos” and put vulnerable people...
We’re Hiring- Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant: Part-time vacancy About Us Dispex is a Dispensing Doctor focused business which provides training, information and supplies to assist UK Dispensing Doctors in running their dispensaries. We are...
DispexCD FREE Account for Members!
Not made the digital switch!? Attend our free webinars to hear the why and how! Our digital platform is proving invaluable for dispensing practices, we have many sites using our...
Supporting our NHS people experiencing stress
Source: NHS Employers Developed in conjunction with our health and wellbeing leads, this web page provides information to help you support people experiencing stress. Click here for the resources.
Serious concerns over patient aggression to GP receptionists
Source: Practice Index Patient aggression towards receptionists in GP surgeries is a “serious workplace safety concern,” researchers warn today. A review, published in Family Medicine and Community Health, warns that such...
Patient Confidentiality
Is your Data handling and Confidentiality SOP fit for 2023? As the world of data and technology rapidly evolves, it is important to ensure your practice is up-to-date on how...
Are you still losing money dispensing contraceptives? July 2023
By Dr Philip Koopowitz- Dispex & Hexagon6