Please find attached the latest Primary Care Bulletin:
Primary Care Bulletin, 1st August 2024
This includes information on:
NHS partners with Asda to put mouth cancer symptoms on toothpaste and mouthwash
The NHS and Asda are teaming up to provide vital advice on millions of toothpaste tubes and mouthwash bottles encouraging people to contact their GP or dentist if they notice any potential symptoms of mouth cancer.
Resources available to support dental check-up recall intervals
Materials to help dental teams explain check-up recall intervals to patients, are available to download from the Campaigns Resource Centre.
New guidance for Primary Care Capital Grants
NHS England provides capital grants for primary care premises, including GP practices. These grants are governed by specific powers under the NHS Act 2006. The new Primary Care Capital Grants Policy provides guidance on the contractual arrangements that apply for any primary care capital grant, regardless of the source of capital, and sets out responsibilities for GP contractors, ICBs, regional and national teams
