Practice Index

JULY 18, 2024

Alarm at league table survey results Practice Managers have raised concerns about the way in which a national patient survey has been published. Patient satisfaction with practices may have improved recently after several years of decline. A round-robin letter states: “We really cannot continue to run on fumes.

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Practice Index

AUGUST 22, 2024

Dr Lizzie Toberty, GP lead for the Doctors’ Association, said: “Payment has not been uplifted in line with inflation or patient need, so over the years primary care has had to do more and more with less and less, which can be seen in the difficulties people have in getting to see their GP and in terms of patient satisfaction.”

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Practice Index

JUNE 20, 2024

The dashboard contains details of rising numbers of appointments, declining patient satisfaction and NHS financial support for practices. It shows that last year, just 35% of patients usually saw their preferred GP, compared with 50% in 2018. The Foundation intends to update the data quarterly.

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Practice Index

MAY 30, 2024

Satisfaction improves in Scotland Patient satisfaction with general practice is improving in Scotland but is still well behind the period before the pandemic, according to a major new survey. The post Primary care news round-up (23rd May to 30th May 2024) appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog.

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Practice Index

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

She added: “Through taking this quick and easy step, practices can gain access to a range of training, resources and guidance that can be used to make a real difference to the way they identify, support and refer their veteran patients.” By September, 72% of patients reported being satisfied with their attempts to contact their practice.

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Practice Index

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Additional roles linked to improved satisfaction The additional roles reimbursement scheme (ARRS) is linked to improved patient satisfaction and reduced prescription rates, according to research from the University of Oxford. Action is needed now to ensure we have sufficient GPs to service our patients needs.

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