Why GPs could 'go nuclear' in escalating dispute, neighbourhood threat, 10 years of GP workforce promises
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The GPonline team discusses the key news stories affecting general practice’
Nick, Emma and Kimberley look at what went on at last week’s England LMCs conference, including the results of some key votes on balloting the profession on industrial action and the types of action GPs might take. They discuss whether GPs would vote in favour of such measures and some of the other key concerns raised at that conference.
Nick explains how the GP workforce has changed over the last decade now we’ve reached the landmark point of having 10 years worth of GP workforce statistics.
And Kimberley highlights this week’s good news story which is about a practice in Glasgow whose staff entered this year’s Great Scottish Run.
This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower, deputy editor Nick Bostock and senior reporter Kimberley Hackett. It was produced by Czarina Deen.
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LMCs demand ballot on action including 'full-day walkouts'
GP leaders threaten mass resignation from practice contracts
Boycott neighbourhoods unless they are GP-led, say LMCs
LMCs back 'non-compliance' with online access contract requirements
Government accuses GPs of 'standing in the way of change'
ARRS driving 'two-tier' GP job market and low pay, warn LMCs
How has the GP workforce changed after 10 years of promises?
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