Emma Bower

RT @GPonlinenews: Hundreds of PCNs yet to hire a single ARRS GP https://t.co/ZUTGMAsjoT

RT @GPonlinenews: Map: Which areas have recruited the most ARRS GPs? https://t.co/vEETMmRAL3

RT @GPonlinenews: If you've not already heard it, on this week's podcast we speak to @uk_biobank chief scientist Prof Naomi Allen about how…

RT @medicaccountant: Back in January we were on the GP online podcast talking about how not to ignore what will go on with local funded sch…

RT @GPonlinenews: Another GP working for Uber as jobs crisis spreads to Scotland https://t.co/kzLHPdmOyQ #GPnews

This is worth a read. Four early-career GPs spell out how the GP contract needs to change in future to better meet the needs of patients and GPs - and why it's important that younger GPs are involved in any discussions about a new GP contract.

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Early-career GPs spell out how a new general practice contract can secure their future https://t.co/s93aEdTfJ0 @Liam_Loftus @drNickBoddy @DeepthiLavu @S_J_Woolford

Thanks so much to John and Liam for speaking to me this week. Really fascinating chat - and the Health Equity Evidence Centre is really good example of how AI/machine learning can be used in practice to help the NHS

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In this week's podcast @JohnFord1849 and @Liam_Loftus speak to @EmmaBower about the work of the @EquityEvidence and how it can help clinicians and policymakers address health inequalities. Listen here or wherever you get your pods https://t.co/xOuzs3KkVR

Health and social care secretary @wesstreeting says 'Rebuilding the broken NHS starts with GPs. Today, we have taken the first step to fixing the front door to the NHS, bringing back the family doctor, and ending the 8am scramble.' Full story here https://t.co/9SEfssoDzR

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GP contract deal announced. @doctor_katie from @BMA_GP says the proposed changes 'mark a turning point'. But adds 'the government must now recognise the imperative to deliver a new contract within the current parliament for meaningful reform and vital investment'

GP contract deal announced. @doctor_katie from @BMA_GP says the proposed changes 'mark a turning point'. But adds 'the government must now recognise the imperative to deliver a new contract within the current parliament for meaningful reform and vital investment'

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Breaking news - BMA backs almost £1bn GP contract deal as ARRS cash unlocked to ease jobs crisis https://t.co/dbkRbnNbKt #GPnews

RT @GPonlinenews: GP fights six-figure pension error that could derail his retirement https://t.co/vXvyHeTmKI

RT @GPonlinenews: Call for simpler pension system as lack of accurate data heaps stress on GPs https://t.co/5kjhXbiYLv

RT @GPonlinenews: GP contract talks end as BMA GP committee set to vote on pivotal deal https://t.co/ICpcmJHTvl

Our survey of locum GPs has found that most locums are struggling to find work and it has had a devastaing impact on their income, with some respondents saying they are struggling to pay bills https://t.co/N3Fu3I5gRr –

RT @nickbostock: 'It's absolutely astonishing that we've got to this point as a profession. GP colleagues who are in work are struggling wi…

Thanks so much to @rankine for speaking to me this week. Well worth a listen - really good insight into what ICB leaders think about the move from hospital to community, the role PCNs could play in the coming years and some of the challenges around creating a neighbourhood NHS

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In this week's podcast @rankine from @NHSConfed speaks to @EmmaBower about how to create a neighbourhood NHS, the role of general practice and how the GP contract might need to change to make this happen. https://t.co/TIf7ekI4Wh

RT @GPonlinenews: GPs to be paid £20 per request in £80m advice and guidance plan https://t.co/ngi6QZFTWs

Ahead of the #AssistedDying vote on Friday if you're interested in this from a general practice viewpoint listen to our podcast from last year. It's about a possible law change in Scotland but the arguments & issues involved are the same in England/Wales https://t.co/A7pUszRvD4