The Gov.uk website now provides comprehensive information about the new SR1 form, replacing the DS1500 form. The SR1 form is designed to assist terminally ill patients with a life expectancy of less than 12 months in accessing expedited processing for various essential benefits.
To streamline the process, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced a Digital SR1 Service in addition to an electronic version. This enables healthcare professionals to efficiently complete and submit SR1 forms online. To access the service, healthcare professionals must have an NHS smartcard and visit https://portal.national.ncrs.nhs.uk.
General Practice is in crisis.
With approximately 8% of the NHS budget and 90% of the daily patient contacts, General Practice is one of the most cost effective specialities in the NHS and acts as a gateway to more expensive and scarce resources. However, the model of GP delivered care from cradle to grave is itself gravely ill.
Physician associates (PAs) play a crucial role in the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom, particularly in general practice settings.
Local Medical Committees (LMCs) have played a pivotal role in shaping the healthcare landscape of various countries.
