‘Urgent’ same-day targets could undermine GP strengths
DAUK has warned NHS England’s Medium Term Planning Framework risks undermining the core strengths of general practice and could compromise patient care. The framework includes…
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Write to your MP: Save the future of general practice
The Doctors’ Association UK (DAUK) has launched a new phase in its campaign to highlight the critical state…
Plan for job coaches in GP practices faces ‘significant barriers
DAUK warned a plan to embed job coaches in GP practices overlooks significant practical and systemic barriers. The…
GP leads attend Labour Conference debate on GP access
DAUK’s GP co-leads attended a fringe event at the Labour Party Conference on general practice access. Dr Sarah…
‘Ban on energy drinks for under-16s will help children and the NHS
DAUK says plans to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16 will ‘benefit individuals, society, and…
DAUK engages with DWP on the future of fit notes
The Doctors’ Association UK (DAUK) has taken part in discussions with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)…
DAUK ‘sceptical’ at plans to DNA test all babies
DAUK’s GP committee says it is ‘sceptical’ about plans for newborn babies in England to be DNA tested…
DAUK joined pharmacy leaders and MPs at Westminster event
Collaboration between GPs and pharmacists is vital to efficient healthcare, says DAUK’s GP committee member Dr Sarah Jacques.…
DAUK highlights GP crisis at Westminster report launch
DAUK joined general practitioners from across the country in Westminster to highlight the GP crisis. Dr Lizzie Toberty,…
Government urged to work with GPs to reduce waiting lists
The Doctors’ Association UK’s (DAUK) GP committee has urged the Government to work with GPs to reduce waiting…