GPs threaten to strike over plans to make them work Saturdays and evenings New NHS contract means doctors must offer appointments from 9am to 5pm on Saturdays, as well as until 8pm on weekdays The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022
Edinburgh boss caught drink driving as Mercedes' onboard computer reports crash to cops The Mercedes safety system automatically alerted Police Scotland to the crash and this allowed officers to nab the driver for drink driving. GPS coordinates allowed police to find exact location. Edinburgh Live · Jun 29, 2022
Falling NHS continuity of care poses ‘existential threat’ to patient safety Britain’s top family doctor to warn of ‘most worrying crisis in decades’ with shrinking numbers of GPs and soaring demand The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2022
Karnataka: Village One centres to come up in 130 GPs of Chamarajanagar MYSURU: Chamarajanagar district administration is making all preparations to launch Village One centres across the district with an aim to bring all government services under one roof. The implementation of the scheme will help villagers avail government services at their doorstep without visiting government offices. The Times of India · Jun 29, 2022
Help needed to back quality care for patients amid GP workloads, leaders say Professor Martin Marshall, chair of the Royal College of GPs, believes the bond between GP and patient is based on trust but is under threat. The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2022
GPs vote to consider industrial action in row over Saturday working contract The decision does not necessarily mean GPs will go on strike Chronicle Live · Jun 28, 2022
GPs warn of industrial action over evening and weekend appointments One GP told the British Medical Association that medics should channel their “inner Mick Lynch”, in reference to the RMT leader Wales Online · Jun 28, 2022
Doctors threaten industrial action over weekends contract The new contract means GPs need to offer appointments from 9am to 5pm on Saturdays, as well as until 8pm on weekdays. The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2022
Australia’s doctor deserts: see how your suburb compares in access to healthcare New data reveals distances to GPs in some metropolitan areas can be more than 9km – and poor planning is to blame, researchers say The Guardian - AU · Jun 26, 2022
Struggling to get a doctor's appointment in the Hunter: here's why ... and why it's predicted to get worse Seeing a GP will get harder and cost more if doctor shortages continue. Newcastle Herald · Jun 24, 2022
Journey Of A Lifetime: Millions Of Drivers Miss Out On Memories Of Trips Millions of drivers miss out on views and memories of road trips as they focus on GPS (Satellite Navigation), traffic, and avoiding road work. Zenger · Jun 24, 2022
Traveller storms airport offices for lost bag as GPS tag shows its location After he received no customer service for a week after losing his bag, Shane Miller decided to take matters into his own hands The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022
Which Stocks Should You Consider As Recession Hits Retail? Retail companies have faced multiple headwinds of late, including multi-decade high inflation and persistent supply chain disruptions. With recession fears looming, many retail companies have lowered their guidance for the current year. However, not all stocks are expected to be weighed down by the recession. Kroger (KR) has raised its… StockNews.com · Jun 22, 2022
Australia funds GPS trackers on Sri Lankan fishing boats, partially to deter people smugglers New home affairs minister emphasises Australia maintains hardline Operation Sovereign Borders policy despite change in government The Guardian - AU · Jun 22, 2022
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022 ‘Mass exodus’ of GPs could put patients at risk, medics warn Figures show that almost 19,000 GPs are planning to leave the profession.
Daily Mirror · Jun 21, 2022 GP crisis ahead with mass exodus of 19,000 doctors predicted in next 5 years The Royal College of GPs polled 1,300 of its members and weighted results to reflect all career stages and regions of the country
The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2022 Shadowy Strava users spy on Israeli military with fake routes in bases Exclusive: Personnel risk identification by running GPS ‘segments’ around top-secret sites
Daily Mirror · Jun 20, 2022 Monkeypox: The areas in the UK with reported cases as infections edge closer to 600 Since June 8, GPs and other doctors have been required to report any suspected cases of monkeypox they see, and laboratories must also report if the virus is identified in a laboratory sample
The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2022 GPS tagging of migrants appears to contradict Home Office guidance Document published this year does not mention asylum seekers as priority group for ‘intrusive policy’
Daily Mirror · Jun 18, 2022 Up to 1,000 GPs could be deported as Home Office threatens to force them out of UK New recruits have been sent letters warning of their 'removal' just weeks after completing training. Health Education England fears 1,000 temporary visas will expire by March 2023
Liverpool Echo · Jun 18, 2022 GP worried about taking toilet breaks amid staffing crisis With fewer GPs to treat a growing number of patients, those still in the job are burnt out and considering early retirement
Chronicle Live · Jun 18, 2022 The 5 GPs' practices in the North East with 'requires improvement' ratings from the CQC Though each still had some positive feedback, these are the five GPs' practices in our region to have been put on notice by the CQC.
Daily Record · Jun 17, 2022 Falkirk GPs back plans to make doctors' surgeries 'fit for the future' The move to create healthcare hubs with lots of professionals under one roof is something GPs believe would solve a problem with accommodation and help people to see their GP more easily.
Manchester Evening News · Jun 17, 2022 The Northern Agenda: Is Boris Johnson at the races? Read the Northern Agenda newsletter for Friday 17th June 2022
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2022 Voters can trust Tories like they do GPs after Harold Shipman, says Wakefield candidate Conservative candidate in Yorkshire byelection, Nadeem Ahmed, says Imran Ahmad Khan was ‘one bad apple’