Chair calls for ‘open engagement’ over assisted dying
Doctors’ Association UK (DAUK) chair Ms Helen Fernandes has called for ‘proper and open engagement’ over assisted dying. Ms Fernandes said those who will be…
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Physician associates review: DAUK in the media
After 18 months advocating for a pause in the roll-out of physician associates, DAUK representatives spoke to the…
Physician associates: Launch of independent review welcomed
DAUK chair Helen Fernandes has welcomed the launch of an independent review of physician associate and anaesthesia associate…
Patient safety must be the priority for NHS reform
Doctors’ Association UK (DAUK) chair Ms Helen Fernandes says patient safety must be the priority for any reform…
Surprise as Streeting’s reform plan fails to mention GP role
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‘Glut’ of unemployed and underemployed GPs ready to work
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Fears doctors are being replaced by physician associates
DAUK’s Dr Matt Kneale has told a national newspaper that doctors are increasingly angry at the use of…
Fears over impact of National Insurance rise on general practices
DAUK’s GP committee has warned the employer National Insurance rise announced in the Budget could put huge financial…
Budget 2024: NHS funding boost welcomed but concerns over impact of national insurance rise on general practice
The Doctors’ Association UK (DAUK) has welcomed the announcement of extra funding for the NHS in today’s Budget.…
Learn not Blame: Whistleblowing helps create a safer NHS
DAUK’s Dr David Nicholl says healthcare professionals should be able to raise concerns without fear to help create…