GPs could carry out more checks for heart disease and diabetes as part of the NHS Health Check prevention programme but are being limited by caps imposed by local authorities, a Pulse investigation by @annacolivicchi.bsky.social has found
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No GP collective action planned until next Spring, says BMA GP leader The BMA is not going to push for GP collective action before next Spring, the leader of English GPs has said.

If you want the latest on BMA GP and government rows on access, contracts and more you need to follow MJA member @annacolivicchi.bsky.social @pulsetoday.bsky.social

Here's her latest www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/politic...

One third of GPs and practice managers willing to close for a day in protest at access reforms A third of GPs and practice managers have indicated they would be willing to close for a day in protest at new access requirements.

GPs threaten to shut for a day over online appointments tech, writes MJA member @annacolivicchi.bsky.social
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At least seven universities suspend physician associate courses 'due to lack of jobs' Seven universities running physician associate courses have suspended them or halted recruiting of new students.

Great exclusive here from @annacolivicchi.bsky.social for @pulsetoday.bsky.social www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/workfor...

It must be said (but hasn’t been said enough) the work that pulsetoday do on GP related health stories etc has always been of unbelievably good quality. Timely, fair, insightful, accurate, subversive & informative journalism. @jkaffash.bsky.social @pulsetoday.bsky.social @annacolivicchi.bsky.social

GPs unable to prescribe GLP-1s to patients who need to reduce BMI for lifesaving surgery GPs are unable to prescribe GLP-1 weight-loss medications to patients whose BMI is preventing them accessing life-saving treatments.

If you need to lose weight to access surgery for serious conditions, a weight loss jab could be the answer. But GPs are unable to prescribe, even when there is a clear clinical need. I report with @allieanderson.bsky.social www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/clinica...

ICB appoints hospital trusts - not GPs - to lead neighbourhood teams A large ICB has chosen a number of hospital trusts to oversee the new 'neighbourhood health service' across its footprint.

This story by @annacolivicchi.bsky.social is worth keeping an eye on. This is exactly what GPs were warning me could happen... www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/contrac...

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My colleague @annacolivicchi.bsky.social found many areas not allowing GPs to prescribe Mounjaro yet as services not in place. We've also heard some services are running but with stricter eligibility than NICE set out for Y1. GPs what's happening in your area? www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/clinica...

BMA 'increasingly' seeing non-GPs appointed as training programme supervisors The BMA raised concerns about the shortage of GP trainers and warned it is seeing non-GPs appointed as training programme supervisors.

BMA 'increasingly' seeing non-GPs appointed as training programme supervisors
There is no substitute’ for GP trainers in general practice
It is vital that GPs are trained by GPs, training is safeguarded, reimbursed & priority is given to the new GPs

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Activist GP Dr Sarah Benn suspended for a further 12 months A retired GP who took part in climate change protests should be suspended for a further 12 months, a tribunal has decided.

BREAKING: A retired GP who was suspended from the medical register after taking part in climate change protests should be suspended for a further 12 months, a tribunal has decided

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@pulsetoday.bsky.social editor Sofia Lind reports on interview with Prof Gillian Leng who is leading the review into PAs www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/workfor...

'Thousands more GPs' to be trained with spending review NHS funding boost The chancellor has announced a £29bn funding boost for the NHS, with money allocated for ‘thousands more GPs to be trained’.

BREAKING: The chancellor has specified GP training as a priority investment area while announcing a £29bn funding boost for the NHS in today's spending review

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Jake Beech and Maya Dhillon recording the Pulse Today podcast.

How many GPs have really been hired under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS)?

@jaketreenotsea.bsky.social joins @mkdhlln.bsky.social on the latest Pulse Today podcast to discuss.

Listen now ⬇️

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Great speaking to Maya Dhillon and the team at @pulsetoday.bsky.social for their podcast this week.

We cover all things GP workforce, including the Government's recent announcement of 1,500 extra GPs coming in via ARRS.

What does this number really mean?

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GMC spent over £55,000 so far on legal action resulting from PA regulation Legal action associated with the regulation of physician associates (PAs) has costed the GMC more than £55,000 so far, Pulse can reveal.

GMC spent over £55,000 so far on legal action resulting from PA regulation
That’s not including internal legal team
Fighting the BMA/AU to defend what? To defend a failure to set safe scope & therefore putting patient safety second
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social
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ICBs estimate average £2m cost of GP collective action Exclusive: GP collective action has been estimated to cost ICBs in England at least £12.2m, Pulse can reveal.

Collective action by GPs has cost millions this exclusive from @annacolivicchi.bsky.social at @pulsetoday.bsky.social shows www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/politic...