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DAUK welcomes the launch of an independent review of physician and anaesthesia associate professions

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November 20, 2024

Physician associates: Launch of independent review welcomed
Ms Helen Fernandes says patient safety must be a priority
Patient safety must be the priority for NHS reform

November 13, 2024
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced NHS reform, including league tables, but failed to mention general practice.
Surprise as Streeting’s reform plan fails to mention GP role

November 13, 2024
Head and shoulders photo of Dr Steve Taylor in his GP surgery
‘Glut’ of unemployed and underemployed GPs ready to work

November 11, 2024

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Dr Matt Kneale, DAUK committee member, says doctors are increasingly angry at the use of physician associates
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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.
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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
Ms Helen Fernandes says patient safety must be a priority
DAUK News General Practice The NHS
Budget 2024: NHS funding boost welcomed but concerns over impact of national insurance rise on general practice

The Doctors’ Association UK (DAUK) has welcomed the announcement of extra funding for the NHS in today’s Budget. Rachel Reeves MP delivered her first Budget since becoming Chancellor and announced an extra £22.6 billion in the day-to-day health budget and a £3.1 billion increase in the capital budget. The funding…

October 30, 2024
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Learn not Blame: Whistleblowing helps create a safer NHS

DAUK’s Dr David Nicholl says healthcare professionals should be able to raise concerns without fear to help create a safer NHS. Dr Nicholl is encouraging Doctors’ Association UK (DAUK) members and supporters, as well as MPs and those with an interest in whistleblowing to attend events in Westminster as part…

October 15, 2024
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