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July 18th 2025

DHSC reaffirms commitment to rural health services

Health minister Ashley Dalton (West Lancashire) has reiterated that rural areas will be a priority as the new Neighbourhood Health Service is rolled out as part of the new 10-year plan for the NHS in England. In a parliamentary written answer, Dalto

July 9th 2025

Lib Dem MPs sponsor rural GP EDM

Six Liberal Democrat MPs have sponsored an Early Day Motion on Investment in General Practice. The EDM highlights chronic underfunding of general practice, specifically, failures in the GP current funding formula for rurality and age, placing additi

July 7th 2025

Medicines prices and supply - the future

There is currently a two-pronged pressure on the NHS to pay more for its drugs. The first comes from the pharma industry itself, which is pushing to raise the spending growth cap on the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing, Access and Grow

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July 4th 2025

10-year plan for England promises better rural-proofing

Rural differences can be reflected in the new neighbourhood services announced yesterday ahead of the publication of the full 10 Year Health Plan for England: fit for the future. In the full document, DHSC pledges to design services “in a way

July 3rd 2025

DHSC unveils plans for a new GP contract in England

A new GP contract for England is to be introduced as part of the new 10 Year Health Plan to be announced by the Government later today (Thursday 3 July). The contract will aim to encourage and allow practices to cover a wider geographical area. Laun

July 2nd 2025

Dispensing intervals come under the spotlight in Scotland

Dispensing intervals are facing scrutiny in Scotland. In a new consultation on polypharmacy prescribing guidance, dispensaries are asked to review dispensing intervals (28/56 days) as well as use of costly formulations (eg, dispersible); b

June 18th 2025

Dispensing practice EPS and reimbursement raised in Parliament

The lack of funding for the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) and reimbursement disparity in dispensing practice have been raised in Parliament. In response to questions raised by Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrats) (Mid Dorset and North Poole) heal

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