GP co-lead’s concern at new Health Bill
The Doctors’ Association UK (DAUK) has warned that proposed legislation enabling a national Single Patient Record risks undermining patient trust. Dr Sarah Jacques, DAUK GP…
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Technology must not replace the ‘empathy and understanding’ of doctors
The NHS app must not be used as a ‘cheap’ substitute for family doctors, DAUK’s GP committee has…
ARRS rule changes without extra funding increasing pressure on general practice
Annual changes to the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) rules risked worsening financial pressures affecting general practice, DAUK…
DAUK backs GP collective action to protect patient care
The Doctors’ Association UK (DAUK) has backed the BMA GPC’s decision to initiate collective action in England from…
In the media: GP committee on local network DES changes
Plans allowing integrated care boards (ICBs) to request local variations to the network contract DES could bring opportunities…
New figures underline primary care underfunding
DAUK’s GP lead says the ‘access issues’ to general practice facing patients are a result of underfunding under…
Government urged to listen after GPs reject contract changes
The Doctors’ Association UK (DAUK) has given its strong support to general practitioners in England after they overwhelmingly…
DAUK contributes to debate on the future of fit notes
We are a non-profit campaigning and lobbying organisation led by frontline doctors, for frontline doctors. We are volunteers…
A&G requirement may conflict with Jess’s Rule
DAUK’s Dr Steve Taylor says changes in the new GP contract could go against Jess’s Rule. Jess’s Rule…
DAUK joins GPs and patients to solve the NHS maze
The Doctors’ Association UK (DAUK) attended the Westminster launch of a new campaign which aims to improve patients’…