Political News Archives | Dispensing Doctors' Association

November 16th 2023

DDA: BMA must negotiate Pharmacy-First type services for dispensing GPs

Rural patients and practices deserve equity The DDA will be writing to the BMA to demand the availability of Pharmacy First-type services through dispensing GP practices, as well as recovery monies. In an announcement, Community Pharmacy England ha

November 15th 2023

Former LD leader calls for small surgeries fund

Financial struggles raised in NHS debate Former Lib Dem party leader Tim Farron has called for a strategic small surgeries fund to support small rural GP surgeries. Speaking in a debate, Farron was among MPs to criticise the recent King’s Spe

November 14th 2023

40 per cent of GP appointments for minor health conditions

Over half of patients recommended an OTC treatment Two in five adults have asked for a GP appointment for a minor health issue, including colds, a blocked nose, insect bites and stings or headaches, a report by over the counter medicine suppliers fi

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November 13th 2023

Victoria Atkins named as new health and care secretary

Barclay moved to environment Lincolnshire MP Victoria Atkins has been named as the new health secretary in today’s reshuffle. Atkins has a track record of active interest in health and social care, having raised concerns in the past over acce

November 10th 2023

CMO calls for directed resources for rural areas

Annual report highlights the challenges of rural healthcare services Rural areas should benefit from directed resources to manage the UK’s ageing population, the Chief Medical Officer has said in a new report. Health in an ageing society urge

November 6th 2023

Government rejects mental health rural-proofing

Rural communities do not require targeted action The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has expressed concern over government complacency over rural mental health. EFRA has been told that the specific mental health needs of rural communi

October 26th 2023

Rural pharmacy access problems highlighted in pharmacy inquiry

Concerns raised about viability and opening hours Rural pharmacy access problems have been highlighted in written responses to the Health and Social Care Committee inquiry into Pharmacy. In written evidence, Community Pharmacy Lincolnshire (CPL) ha