#weekinreview - 26 April: GP out-of-hours rap, section 75 stands and #NHSCC2013
A glance back over this week's primary care news, opinion, top tweets and best gaffes. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)
Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News - April 26, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Workload to dominate 'fiery' LMC conference
Workload and changes to the GMS contract look set to dominate the agenda at a 'fiery' UK LMCs conference next month, motions submitted by LMCs suggest. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)
Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News - April 26, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
GPs face thousands of requests for help with benefits claims
Stricter rules on benefits have left GPs across the UK facing thousands of requests from patients for help with appeals against cuts in support. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)
Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News - April 26, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Conference in brief
Out-of-hours - LMCs in Northern Ireland called for GPs to opt back in to organising and commissioning out-of-hours care, but ruled out a return to 24-hour responsibility. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)
Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News - April 26, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Commissioning: Can other laws protect GPs against section 75?
GPs fear the impact of competition rules, but might find lower-profile legislation can provide a counterbalance. Neil Roberts investigates (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)
Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News - April 26, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
GP Enterprise Awards 2013: Finalists for the GP Enterprise Awards 2013
We are proud to announce the shortlist of finalists for the six categories in this year's GP Enterprise Awards. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)
Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News - April 26, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Smoking raises arthritis risk for 15 years
Smoking just a few cigarettes a day doubles the chance of developing rheumatoid arthritis and the effect lasts for more than a decade after giving up, research has shown. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)
Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News - April 26, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
When will the premises funding drought end?
NHS work continues to move from secondary to primary care, with potential investment in GP premises to follow. Marina Soteriou reports. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)
Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News - April 26, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
GPs braced for MMR drive
GPs will lead a national MMR vaccination programme to protect 1m children against measles, as LMCs warned practices to prepare for further outbreaks. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)
Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News - April 26, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Jeremy Hunt speech to Age UK conference in full
Health secretary Jeremy Hunt's speech to the Age UK conference today prompted a furious response from GP leaders - read the speech in full below. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)
Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News - April 25, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Hunt 'wrong to scapegoat GPs' for pressure on A&E
GP leaders have hit out at health secretary Jeremy Hunt for blaming the 2004 GMS contract and practices for rising pressure on emergency care services. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)
Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News - April 25, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
GP magazine iPad edition shortlisted for top media award
The iPad edition of GP magazine has been shortlisted for a prestigious media award, recognising digital innovation in publishing for business and professional audiences. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News)
Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News - April 25, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
