This week Emma and Nick talk about how the GP contract change that requires practices to keep their online consultation systems on throughout core hours is affecting workload in general practice, as well as the increasingly bitter war of words between the government and the BMA about this issue.
They look ahead to next week’s England LMCs conference, where GP leaders will debate next steps on industrial action as a result of the dispute over online access.
They also discuss the latest NHS planning guidance and what that means for GPs, some good news from Scotland on the GP contract there, and Nick’s recent analysis on how GP premises funding is being spent in England.
This week’s good news story is about practices delivering award-winning end-of-life care.
This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower and deputy editor Nick Bostock. It was produced by Czarina Deen.
