Report 04/02/2022Dr Charlotte Paddison
With so many changes to way patients access care at their GP surgery, including a shift to online booking, 'total triage', and remote consultations - are these changes to primary care a move in the right direction? This evidence review looks at international and UK evidence to draws together key ins...
Blog post 15/10/2021Dr Rebecca RosenDr Charlotte Paddison
Headlines this week would not have done much to convince GPs that they are trusted or appreciated, but beyond the headlines is a real issue. Rebecca Rosen and Charlotte Paddison argue that the system of accessing care isn’t working well for staff or for many patients, and there is much in this wee...
Data story 26/08/2021
Each week we present analysis of data in chart form to illustrate some key issues and invite discussion. With the recently published 2021 GP Patient Survey providing an insight into patient experience during the pandemic, Jessica Morris takes a closer look at how the results varied across areas with...
Workshop 07/04/2021 • 10.00–12.00
The third in a series of workshops, this event focused on remote consulting in general practice during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Blog post 23/12/2020Dr Simona Baracaia
Alongside our blog on the issues to consider while expanding multi-professional teamwork in general practice, public health registrar Dr Simona Baracaia examines the practical challenges of introducing different roles into primary care.
Blog post 23/12/2020Dr Rebecca RosenProfessor Martin Marshall
While teamwork in general practice between different medical professionals has been the norm for many years, there are questions on how everyone can best work together. A blog from Rebecca Rosen and Professor Martin Marshall highlights the key issues for consideration to shape a growth in teamwork.
Blog post 20/11/2020Lucina RolewiczSarah Scobie
Health services face major challenges in meeting the requirements of people with long-term conditions like heart disease and diabetes – and these challenges multiply in those with multiple conditions. So what does the evidence have to say about whether people with long-term conditions themselves f...
Blog post 21/09/2020Dr Rebecca Rosen
The issue of high demand for face-to-face GP appointments has been in the news recently, after a major shift towards remote consultations during the pandemic. Rebecca Rosen explores the matter further, and argues the case for balance and some key principles.
Blog post 06/04/2020Dr Rebecca Rosen
The Covid-19 crisis has had a big impact on general practice. Many surgeries, such as the one where Rebecca Rosen works, have switched to a universal ‘digital-first’ service – which has been argued could lead to a change for good in the longer term. Here she describes the promise of what she�...
Press release 09/11/2019
Helen Buckingham responds to the Conservatives’ announcement of investment in general practice.