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The CQC rates practices against particular population groups The CQC now inspects and rates practices against six population groups – older people; long-term conditions; mothers, babies and children; working age;…

End of year Many of us will have completed our end of year enhanced service returns by now and are just recovering from the annual pressure that the end of…

Enhanced Service Scheme We’ve just received notification of this year’s Minor Surgery Enhanced Service Scheme to sign up to by the end of April. Part of the specification requires us…

Accused of being lazy! I heard this week that a politician has allegedly claimed that “NHS Staff simply do not work hard enough. It is completely unacceptable that staff get…

The CQC rates practices against particular population groups The CQC now inspects and rates practices against six population groups – older people; those with long-term conditions; mother’s, babies and children;…

What does the CQC really expect? From my colleagues at other practices I often hear rumours about what is required by the CQC. However, over the last 12 months Professor…

Another transformation This week, the first 29 ‘vanguard’ areas were announced, aiming to take the national lead on transforming care for patients in England. The idea is to transform (again)…

What are the MCA and DoLS? With feedback I have received from other practice managers about their recent CQC visits, I’ve found that one of the key areas that the…