Great news, Ramblers. The tiny footpath budget for Bolton has prevented people walking out for over a decade

Fantastic initiative. Historically governments have been funded by tobacco duty. As a doctor since 1980s I know the preventability of so much premature death and debility. About time a government stood up to systematic addiction of its communities @RCGP

PLEASE follow the The BMA ‘s SAFE SCOPE OF PRACTICE! And STOP 🚫 all the nonsense !
Some of the things PAs/AAs/MAPs MUST NOT DO ‼️❌

And that below is why we work to improve park and public right of way paths - friends of Harwood & Longsight Park SheInspires 🦋

Substituting GPs with ‘non-doctors’ increases A&E visits, says former NHSE director buff.ly/4aKDC5t #A &E #MAPs

Very pleased to have been NOMINATED
for 
2024 SheInspires Awards
WOMEN IN HEALTH, FITNESS & WELLBEING AWARD CATEGORY

Why not explore our latest WiseGP Highlights newsletter?

➡️wisegp.co.uk/highlights

It features new website additions...
💼 Becoming a WiseGP
🌍 WiseGP Map
🔎 Primary Care Research

It also includes a link to sign up to our WiseGP Action Group!

RCGP Academy of Primary Care @ Hull York Medical School SAPC

What’s not measured - the QUALITY of a GP consult

If I have a “simple” patient, I usually sort out other probs in the SAME appt e.g.

- reviewing skin lesions
- medication prescribing
- discussing blood results etc

GPs are not only safest, they’re the MOST cost effective

'International doctors need support and security, not more red tape.'

We have responded to NHS England’s announcement that the Visa Support Service is closing.

Read our full response on our website ➡️ rcgp.org.uk/news/internati…

HELP PROTECT THE FUTURE OF GENERAL PRACTICE

Join a WiseGP Action Group meeting, to help communicate the vital contribution of general practice to the people who need to hear and take action...

🗓️1st May, 7pm
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The BMA #NHS

Ultra-runner Jasmin Paris on completing one of the worlds toughest races
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Emerging problems of overdiagnosis and treatment burden need us to rethink our approach to diagnosis and assessing need for medical care.

Read more
🔗 bhma.org/tackling-overd…

Thanks to Joanne Reeve 🙏
Academy of Primary Care @ Hull York Medical School WiseGP @SAPCacuk

#generalist #overdiagnosis #holistichealth

Improving health one step at a time

95% of all NHS consultations take place within primary care on 8% of NHS budget
Source: King’s Fund Health
One GP appointment = £42  
Average ambulance call-out = £367
Average A&E appointment = £86-£418
Katie Bramall-Stainer The BMA RCGP

Our AiT Chair has been working with IMG doctors on a survey to find out how many IMG GPs are having difficulties with visas.

📢 If you're an IMG GP, please send in your views by filling in this survey and share it with your colleagues. ➡️ forms.office.com/r/GHEhJy7fWB Akram Hussain

Big thanks from friends of Harwood&Longsight Park to the National Lottery Community Fund for improving the Millenium Wood, tree thinning, fence repair, path repair and still some signage and bird and bat boxes to come! The National Lottery Community Fund

Millennium Wood in Bolton proves to be a magical place

theboltonnews.co.uk/news/24164716.…

#RamadanMubarak to our members who are observing.

As Ramadan begins, do you know how to support your colleagues during this month? Dr Aaliya 💙 shares her 5 top tips to help you. #TeamGP

'I’ve always believed in going the extra mile and that has served me well during my career.'

Rose, who represented Ghana at the Olympics and the Commonwealth Games, will be retiring from London North West University Healthcare after nearly 50 years as NHS nurse. Thank you Rose. 💙

Following discussion at RCGP Council today, the College has updated and strengthened its 'red lines' on physician associates working in general practice.

Read our statement here➡️ rcgp.org.uk/news/red-lines…