In the first of a regular series of podcasts we talk to Dr Tim Reed from Orchard Medical Practice in Ipswich about the growing need for a collaborative approach to solving issues faced by GPs. Recently, Tim has been working with the Federation to help us introduce greater partnership working between Howard House,...
Read MoreSuffolk GP Federation has agreed to take over the running of Christmas Maltings and Clements Practice in Haverhill. For more information, click here. Details have also been provided in a newsletter that has been sent to all patients. We are also planning to hold a patient information evening, details of which...
Read MorePeople living in East Suffolk who need to see a doctor after work, at weekends or Bank Holidays can now access up to twice as many GP appointments. Suffolk GP Federation has secured funding to expand its GP+ extended hours service, which has been running in Ipswich and Bury St...
Read MoreSuffolk GP Federation Newsletter – April 2017 How do we make our profession more attractive for new staff? GP+ update Deben Health Group election Suffolk Primary Care latest Lymphoedema update In focus – West Suffolk Community Pain Management To read the newsletter, please click here.
Read MoreOur review of 2016/17 illustrates the breadth of work the Federation is now involved with. Geographically this includes North East Essex, which is now combined with Suffolk for NHS planning purposes. A significant portion of our membership engaged in discussions around the strategic options for primary care going forward....
Read MoreSuffolk GP Federation Newsletter – March 2017 GP Fed objectives for 2017/18 Update on Fed elections GP+ recruitment Support for newly qualified GPs Update on training & career development Lymphoedema service update To read the newsletter, please click here.
Read MoreSuffolk GP Federation Newsletter – February 2017 Update on locum booking service GP+ latest Felixstowe ‘On the Day’ team explained Leadership programme for Ipswich GPs Fed board elections New Fed Director of Primary Care Chance to visit Greater Manchester ‘Devo Manc’ Accountable Care Organisation New support group for recently qualified GPs...
Read MoreNon-Executive Board Member Simon Rudland was recently quoted in the East Anglian Daily Times addressing concerns over the length of GP appointments and highlighting some of the great work being done by Suffolk GP Federation. Read more here: http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/fears_raised_for_suffolk_health_services_after_pinewood_doctor_records_96_patient_encounters_a_day_1_4889232
Read MoreSuffolk GP Federation has serious concerns regarding Prime Minister Theresa May’s calls for GP surgeries to open 8am-8pm seven-days a week. We believe that as well as damaging the morale of the existing workforce it could also seriously undermine efforts to attract new doctors to the profession. Read our full...
Read MoreSuffolk GP Federation Newsletter – January 2017 Update on strategic options for practices MCP contract Fed support for local practices Annual Fed elections GP+ 111/Out of Hours Pharmacists in primary care Update on Walton Surgery, Felixstowe Visit to Modality in Birmingham To read the newsletter, please click here
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