Safety report highlights “unacceptable” care
THERE is significant variation in the quality of healthcare in England and an "unacceptable level of poor care", according to a new report from the Care Quality Commission.
Consultation on language checks for dentists
A CONSULTATION has been launched on a draft policy to introduce English language checks for dentists who want to work in the UK.
GMC announces new fees
A RANGE of extra fees for doctors will be introduced in 2016, the General Medical Council has announced.
Dental practices confused over data protection, says report
CONFUSION exists over when a dentist is required to register with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) in compliance with the Data Protection Act, according to a recent report.
Over a quarter of GP appointments avoidable
A NEW report has found that over 27 per cent of GP appointments could potentially be avoided if there was more coordinated working between GPs and hospitals, greater utilisation of primary care staff, more effective use of technology to streamline administrative burdens and wider system changes.
RCGP predicts challenging years ahead
OVER one million more patients will be living with two or more serious long-term, life-threatening conditions by 2025, according to new analysis by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP).
Developing a practice policy on e-cigarettes
Practices are urged to ensure their policy on e-cigarettes is more than just smoke and mirrors.
HR Alert: Fair and accurate references
PRACTICES should ensure that any references they give regarding ex-employees are as fair and accurate as possible.
Ask the expert: The right to work
Q. OUR practice is currently in the process of recruiting a new member to the team. Before beginning the interview process, how do we ensure that the successful candidate has the right to work in the UK?