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Interested in taking on an apprentice?2 February 2012 For more infromation click here.New Guidelines to Prevent Infection in Minor Surgery 31 January 2012  London, 30 January, 2012 – New guidelines from the Healthcare Infection Society (HIS) aimed at minimising surgical infection in day centres and primary care are now published in The Journal of Hospital Infection.   “Th... RCGP Chair will continue Health Bill talks23 January 2012  The Chair of the RCGP has vowed to continue talks with the government on the Health Bill, despite revealing the College's concerns are largely being dismissed. Dr Clare Gerada told MiP the ongoing discussions w...Essential tools to support commissioners19 January 2012PCC has updated its summary of information sources and analytical tools available to support planning and decision making. The document includes brief descriptions of each resource and how it is used with links to the relevant websites.   www....NICE offers guidance on end of life care18 January 2012 Read moreRCGP bill protest18 January 2012 Read moreQIPP update 13 January 2012 Please click for more informationAMSPAR / City & Guilds Level 5 Certificate / Diploma in Primary Care and Health Management 13 January 2012We would like to let you know that the AMSPAR / City & Guilds Level 5 Certificate / Diploma in Primary Care and Health Management will be starting in January.    The course is spread over 2 years, with ...Do you know a GP that has been inspirational in helping those affected by strokes?13 January 2012Every year The Stroke Association organises the Life After Stroke Awards to recognise the courage and determination of those people whose lives have been affected by stroke. The 2012 Life After Stroke Awards will be h... NICE launches consultation on 2013/14 QOF10 January 2012NICE, the healthcare guidance body, has opened a public consultation today on potential new indicators for the 2013/14 Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF). Anyone with an interest in health, including health professiona...