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Source: The Independent A survey has found the majority of Britons want to see the same GP every time they visit their local surgery. Campaigners are calling on the Government to invest...

Free for Dispex members DispexCD runs on your computer’s existing internet browser, allowing you to save space and eliminate the need for paper CD registers. The platform has been built...

The dosette system has been designed for patients in the community who need help ensuring they take their medicines regularly in order to achieve the best health outcome! Click here...

Source: DHSC Stoptober is back this October with a new national campaign designed to encourage and support smokers to quit for good. The resources can be used from the campaign...

Source: Practice Index 21.9.23   A new strategy in England could seek a significant reduction in GP referrals – but it will need cooperation from primary care, it has emerged....

We continue our journey to transform Respiratory care to the lowest possible carbon impact by looking at Combination LABA plus ICS inhalers this month- click here to read in full

Controlled Drug Registers Statutory Controlled Drugs Register (A4 Size-Schedule 2) Members: £25  Non-members: £35.00+vateach Doctor’s Bag Register (Cheque Book Size to record the obtaining and supply of Schedule 2 Controlled...

Influenza Vaccinations -Ensuring you minimize losses Dr Philip Koopowitz – Hexagon6With the debacle about when the Flu jab “season” begins and when NHSE were willing to start paying for flu...

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.    

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...

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...

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...