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Fifteen deceased patients remained on GP lists, audit finds South Wales Argus11:50
Plans to extend GP waiting room approved Northumberland Gazette07:05
NHS patient records used to create first map of diseases linked to eczema The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine16:34
The trauma children suffer from being exposed to self-harm, sex and violence online should be… MailOnline21:03
Policies to increase access to general practice may have unintended consequences British Medical Journal15:21
Health chiefs admit axing weekend analysis of GP blood tests may have been mistake Norwich Evening News07:33
Patients 'skipping GP appointments over fees' BBC06:36

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In the last hour
CQC chief inspector: ‘Regulation can help address healthcare inequalities’ Read Now Pulse16:11
New GP partner joins town surgery LincsOnline16:08
In the last 2 hours
Eating disorders: Don’t rely on BMI when deciding on referring young people, doctors told in NHS “clampdown” British Medical Journal15:48
'I'm a GP and there's 3 medications I'd never prescribe to patients' Cambridge News15:15
In the last 4 hours
Pharmacy sore throat consultations up 80% as winter illnesses increase Bedford Times & Citizen14:43
Hundreds diagnosed with 'ancient' skin infection with symptoms taking weeks to arise The Mirror14:35
Over 1,000 sign petition amid fears Powys GP surgery could be set to close Oswestry and Border Counties Advertizer14:27
Convoluted systems block access to GP appointments University of Southampton14:15
The 18 outstanding GPs in Northumberland where patients' needs are met Sunderland Echo14:12
GPs witnessing 'serious digital harm' as ministers mull social media ban GPonline.com13:41
'We paid 500k - so where is Shipston's new GP surgery?' Warwickshire World13:24
One-fifth put off seeing GP due to workload pressures Personnel Today13:06
In the last 6 hours
GPs to trial alternative antibiotics for UTIs as part of research programme Read Now Pulse12:17
Fifteen deceased patients remained on GP lists, audit finds South Wales Argus11:50
Jess’s Rule to be advertised in every GP surgery Health Business11:40
Children’s online safety should be treated as public health issue, says RCGP Read Now Pulse11:05
GP practices across north and west Cumbria recruiting new roles The Whitehaven News, Cumbria10:56
Earlier today
Plans to extend GP waiting room approved Northumberland Gazette07:05
People on beta blockers told 'contact your GP' if feeling common side effects North Wales Live06:33
GP patients to be told of 'three strikes' rule this week after death of 27-year-old woman North Wales Live02:28
GP surgeries to operate new 'three appointments' rule after tragedy The Mirror02:11
NHS staff to train teachers, school nurses, and GPs to spot eating disorders NHS England (Press Release)00:02
Yesterday
IT outage knocks out GP appointment systems, records and phones across whole ICB Read Now Pulse17:30 19-Jan-26
Disruption across Kent GP practices after ‘major IT failure’ KentOnline17:25 19-Jan-26
Here's what inspectors said after visiting this Sunderland GP surgery Sunderland Echo16:58 19-Jan-26
NHS patient records used to create first map of diseases linked to eczema The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine16:34 19-Jan-26
Area braced for roadworks to make it safer to visit GP and hospital The News, Portsmouth16:30 19-Jan-26
‘It’s given me a future’: Local woman praises NHS Bury Talking Therapies Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (Press Release)16:12 19-Jan-26
Why a 'heartbroken' new GP gave up his dream career in UK general practice GPonline.com16:08 19-Jan-26
‘General practice nurses must be seen as the leaders they are’ Nursing in Practice16:01 19-Jan-26
Practices asked to use posters promoting Jess’s Rule patient safety initiative Nursing in Practice15:00 19-Jan-26
How Newcastle ranks in best places in England to grow old Newcastle World13:33 19-Jan-26
Gran dies after being 'sent away from GP' while having heart attack The Mirror13:29 19-Jan-26
Ethnic minority GPs suffer ‘disproportionate’ GMC referrals compared to other doctors Management in Practice12:09 19-Jan-26
Scots gran dies after being 'turned away from GP while having heart attack' Scottish Daily Express12:02 19-Jan-26
GP practices urged to publicise Jess’s Rule patient safety initiative Management in Practice11:59 19-Jan-26
Practices urged to take ‘fresh eyes’ approach to avoid missed diagnoses Management in Practice11:38 19-Jan-26
Update issued on south Essex GP building re-opening date after watchdog action Echo News11:10 19-Jan-26
Second opinion: GP surgeries adopt crucial new rule today Punchline Magazine10:53 19-Jan-26
NHS England unveils supplier list of AI notetaking tech to boost take up by practices Management in Practice10:37 19-Jan-26
Gran dies after being 'turned away from GP while having heart attack' Daily Record10:00 19-Jan-26
GP practices asked to display posters promoting ‘three strikes and rethink’ approach Read Now Pulse09:59 19-Jan-26
Workington GP practice records 7,345 missed appointments last year The Carlisle News & Star08:53 19-Jan-26
Flats plan for former dance studio on Carlton Hill approved Gedling Eye08:04 19-Jan-26
Mum died after son reversed Range Rover into her in freak accident at GP surgery The Mirror04:09 19-Jan-26
In the last 7 days
The trauma children suffer from being exposed to self-harm, sex and violence online should be… MailOnline21:03 18-Jan-26
Plan for flat above surgery refused for second time after objections Watford Observer17:50 18-Jan-26
Jess's Rule to be promoted in all GPs after tragic death of Stevenage woman The Comet, Hertfordshire15:56 18-Jan-26
'Patients need to know their rights' - Readers have their say on GPs' new 'three strikes rule' Manchester Evening News19:26 17-Jan-26
Every GP surgery in England to start new 'three appointment rule' Somerset Live18:02 17-Jan-26
Every GP surgery in England to start new 'three appointment rule' this week My London15:10 17-Jan-26
New NHS 'three strikes' rule to come into effect at all GP surgeries in England Daily Star15:08 17-Jan-26
'Equal care' call for Wales as new 'three appointment rule' starts in England North Wales Live13:19 17-Jan-26
Jess's Rule to be promoted in all GP surgeries in England BBC12:55 17-Jan-26
Jess's Rule to be advertised in all GP surgeries in England Sky News12:37 17-Jan-26
GP surgeries in England to advertise Jess’s Rule to prevent avoidable deaths ITV07:27 17-Jan-26
GP's to advertise 'Jess’s Rule', named after woman whose cancer was missed ITV02:02 17-Jan-26
Dr Claire Fuller: How GPs can use Jess's rule to boost patient safety GPonline.com00:09 17-Jan-26
All GP surgeries in England to advertise Jess’s Rule to prevent avoidable deaths Evening Standard00:09 17-Jan-26
Jess’s Rule rolled out to GP surgeries nationwide Social Care Today00:05 17-Jan-26
Life-saving Jess’s Rule to be advertised in every GP surgery GOV.UK (Press Release)00:03 17-Jan-26
Mandatory training I’d volunteer for Read Now Pulse16:51 16-Jan-26
12 genuinely useful tips from neuroscientists, GPs and insomnia experts to help you fall asleep … Stylist Magazine16:49 16-Jan-26
GPs urged to use NHS England-approved AI transcription tools in patient consultations Read Now Pulse16:32 16-Jan-26
GP Practices in Rutherglen and Cambuslang have announced this change Glasgow Evening Times15:45 16-Jan-26
Policies to increase access to general practice may have unintended consequences British Medical Journal15:21 16-Jan-26
GPs received ‘inadequate’ funding to supervise independent pharmacy prescribers, review finds Read Now Pulse12:47 16-Jan-26
Drop in medical clinic launched for farmers in North Yorkshire Yorkshire Post12:00 16-Jan-26
GP suggests Brits follow '2C rule' in their homes this winter Belfast Live11:42 16-Jan-26
Healthwatch Ealing reports residents’ NHS concerns EALING.NEWS09:47 16-Jan-26
Podcast: Adopting new tech and AI in general practice GPonline.com09:12 16-Jan-26
Scottish gran, 73, died 'after being turned away from local GP surgery' The Scottish Herald08:22 16-Jan-26
GP practice to introduce new system for appointments and advice Sidmouth Herald07:51 16-Jan-26
Health chiefs admit axing weekend analysis of GP blood tests may have been mistake Norwich Evening News07:33 16-Jan-26
NHS boss defends pause on Leicestershire town's second GP surgery plan despite 'chaos' Leicestershire Live06:20 16-Jan-26
Shropshire NHS reveals pressures 'stretched' GP surgeries are under in response to Telford housing plan Shropshire Star06:16 16-Jan-26
Update on South East waster issue in East Grinstead and recycling collections Mid Sussex District Council (Press Release)17:34 15-Jan-26
Site of Scotland’s first walk-in GP clinic revealed STV17:03 15-Jan-26
Scottish BMA and RCGP criticise investment in ‘walk-in clinics’ instead of core general practice Read Now Pulse16:47 15-Jan-26
Location of first walk-in GP clinic announced BBC16:45 15-Jan-26
Ethnic minority GPs suffer ‘disproportionate’ GMC referrals more than other specialties Read Now Pulse16:27 15-Jan-26
'Not a sound use of resources': GPs criticise John Swinney's flagship walk-in scheme The Scottish Herald14:14 15-Jan-26
Councillors join forces to condemn decision on Melton's second GP surgery Melton Times13:41 15-Jan-26
Woman bailed as cops probe doctor's surgery data breach The Register13:28 15-Jan-26
GP surgery may close SussexWorld12:45 15-Jan-26
Edinburgh health centre announced as site of Scotland's first walk-in GP clinic Edinburgh Live12:39 15-Jan-26
Health Secretary announces site of Scotland’s first walk-in GP clinic The Scottish Herald12:11 15-Jan-26
Location for Scotland’s first walk-in GP clinic announced The National, Scotland11:51 15-Jan-26
First groups of PA discrimination claims against GPs set to be heard next month Read Now Pulse11:51 15-Jan-26
Unconnected GP and hospital IT systems threaten patient safety, colleges warn Management in Practice11:41 15-Jan-26
City to get Scotland's first walk-in GP clinic to 'tackle 8am rush' Edinburgh Evening News11:27 15-Jan-26
Swindon GP practice rated Good by inspectors after visit Swindon Advertiser07:20 15-Jan-26
Patients 'skipping GP appointments over fees' BBC06:36 15-Jan-26
Revealed: The 30 Walsall GP surgeries with the most helpful receptionist teams Express & Star06:17 15-Jan-26
CQC inspectors spot safe care breach at GP surgery in Walsall Express & Star06:17 15-Jan-26
GP job shortage among key threats to neighbourhood rollout, officials warn GPonline.com18:37 14-Jan-26
Plans for 2k new homes on edge of South London could see families 'trapped', residents claim My London17:27 14-Jan-26
GP News Update: Young GP partners in freefall, PCN breach notice fears, AI books imaginary appointment GPonline.com16:35 14-Jan-26
New North Petherton GP surgery may not be built until at least 2027 Bridgwater Mercury16:30 14-Jan-26
FOI release 26501: Private GP practices Welsh Government (Press Release)16:00 14-Jan-26
GPs deserve urgent clarity on what neighbourhood health really means Read Now Pulse15:22 14-Jan-26
Support to stop smoking now available through Warwickshire GP practices Warwickshire County Council (Press Release)13:46 14-Jan-26
Health bosses say there's 'no evidence’ Melton should be prioritised for new GP surgery Leicestershire Live13:37 14-Jan-26
New images show £100m transformation of south London neighbourhood Evening Standard13:25 14-Jan-26
How prioritising UK graduates will transform competition for GP training GPonline.com12:38 14-Jan-26
Frome GP surgery urges residents to use NHS app Frome Times12:02 14-Jan-26
Health board say ‘no evidence’ Melton should get second GP surgery Melton Times11:33 14-Jan-26
Unrealistic to expect immediate NHS savings from neighbourhoods, GPs warn GPonline.com11:07 14-Jan-26
Health minister outlines phased rollout of multidisciplinary GP teams The Impartial Reporter, Northern Ireland11:04 14-Jan-26
Funeral director kept woman's body for months after 'funeral' because he didn't pay his bills Plymouth Live09:10 14-Jan-26
Letter: This Portishead GP is a great example for others to follow Weston Mercury, Somerset07:34 14-Jan-26
Letter: I'd like my GP surgery to be as good as this one in Portishead North Somerset Times07:18 14-Jan-26
Road near GP surgery to shut for five days amid housing plans Gazette Series19:34 13-Jan-26
NHS celebrates the work of community pharmacists The Gosport and Fareham Globe19:06 13-Jan-26
Unconnected GP and hospital IT systems threaten patient safety, colleges warn Read Now Pulse17:07 13-Jan-26

      
            
      
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