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DAUK takes a neutral stance on the issue of assisted dying

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November 29, 2024

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DAUK takes a neutral stance on the issue of assisted dying
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DAUK takes a neutral stance on the issue of assisted dying
Physician associates: Launch of independent review welcomed

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Ms Helen Fernandes says patient safety must be a priority
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Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced NHS reform, including league tables, but failed to mention general practice.
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Surprise as Streeting’s reform plan fails to mention GP role

Proposals to sack NHS managers if they fail to perform in league tables have been criticised by DAUK’s GP committee. The committee said it was 'somewhat surprised' a package of reforms announced by Health Secretary Wes Streeting - including the introduction of NHS league tables - failed to mention the…

November 13, 2024
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‘Glut’ of unemployed and underemployed GPs ready to work

DAUK’s Dr Steve Taylor highlighted the number of GPs who are out of work or struggling to fill their hours during a national radio discussion on NHs funding and reforms. Dr Taylor, GP spokesperson for the Doctors’ Association UK (DAUK), said there was ‘a glut’ of GPs ready and able…

November 11, 2024
Dr Matt Kneale, DAUK committee member, says doctors are increasingly angry at the use of physician associates
DAUK News The NHS
Fears doctors are being replaced by physician associates

DAUK’s Dr Matt Kneale has told a national newspaper that doctors are increasingly angry at the use of physician associates (PAs) in the NHS. Dr Kneale, DAUK committee member and former chair, said there was a fear that doctors were being replaced by PAs, despite them being lesser qualified. He…

November 11, 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP announced a rise in employer National Insurance contributions. There are fears it could could impact general practices.
DAUK News General Practice The NHS
Fears over impact of National Insurance rise on general practices

DAUK's GP committee has warned the employer National Insurance rise announced in the Budget could put huge financial pressure on already struggling general practices. DAUK welcomed the announcement of an extra £22.6 billion for the NHS in the Budget. However, we also expressed concern at the potential impact on general…

November 1, 2024
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