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Kimberley Hackett (she/her)
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Senior reporter on GPonline.com part of Haymarket Media. Contributor to the Talking General Practice podcast: podfollow.com/talking-gp Got a story? DM or email [email protected]. Formerly Nursing Standard and the Watford Observer.
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Kimberley Hackett (she/her) @kimberleyjourno.bsky.social · 13h
GPonline report: Salaried GPs facing contract changes after online access workload increase, BMA says

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Kimberley Hackett (she/her) @kimberleyjourno.bsky.social · 6d
Streeting accuses BMA of showing 'complete disregard' to patients over online access
Streeting accuses BMA of showing 'complete disregard' to patients over online access
Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has accused the BMA of showing a ‘complete disregard’ to patients and fostering an environment that has encouraged LMCs to make 'rash interventions'…
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Kimberley Hackett (she/her) @kimberleyjourno.bsky.social · 6d
Quarter of practices face 'unsustainable' demand following online access change, LMC warns
Quarter of practices face 'unsustainable' demand following online access change, LMC warns
Almost a quarter of GP practices have warned they are facing unsustainable demand following changes to online access introduced this month, an LMC survey has revealed.
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Kimberley Hackett (she/her) @kimberleyjourno.bsky.social · 7d
How GPs can break down the barriers that cause health inequity
How GPs can break down the barriers that cause health inequity
Dr Aziza Sesay, GP educator and honorary senior clinical lecturer, outlined six key barriers that can cause health inequity when she spoke at the RCGP annual conference - and offered tips on how GPs…
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Kimberley Hackett (she/her) @kimberleyjourno.bsky.social · 7d
ICBs should support practices to become visa sponsors, GPs told
ICBs should support practices to become visa sponsors, GPs told
ICBs should support practices to become visa sponsors so that international medical graduate (IMG) GPs have more options for finding work, which in turn would help boost the workforce in…
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Kimberley Hackett (she/her) @kimberleyjourno.bsky.social · 11d
How GPs can use data to drive a shift to sustainable healthcare
How GPs can use data to drive a shift to sustainable healthcare
General practice can secure improved funding and become more sustainable through GPs using data to influence health leaders’ decisions as care moves out of hospitals, the RCGP 2025 conference has…
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Kimberley Hackett (she/her) @kimberleyjourno.bsky.social · 11d
Practices facing heavy workload and urgent requests as online access fears come true
Practices facing heavy workload and urgent requests as online access fears come true
GP practices say fears about controversial changes to online access from this month have proven correct - with practices reporting being overwhelmed by work and receiving urgent queries - including…
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Kimberley Hackett (she/her) @kimberleyjourno.bsky.social · 17d
GPs fear for their safety following far-right marches
GPs fear for their safety following far-right marches
GPs from ethnic minorities have reported feeling scared and intimidated following far-right marches in the UK and a rise in right-wing rhetoric.
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Kimberley Hackett (she/her) @kimberleyjourno.bsky.social · 17d
Online consultation system hit by outage on day two of GP access change
Online consultation system hit by outage on day two of GP access change
Hundreds of GP practices’ eConsult systems were down on the morning of 2 October - day two of the 2025/26 contract change requiring practices to keep online consultation systems open throughout core…
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Kimberley Hackett (she/her) @kimberleyjourno.bsky.social · 18d
GPs in one of England's most underdoctored areas issue 10-year plan warning
GPs in one of England's most underdoctored areas issue 10-year plan warning
GPs in one of England’s most underdoctored areas say they will struggle to meet the 10-year health plan’s ambitions unless the government steps up support for general practice.
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Kimberley Hackett (she/her) @kimberleyjourno.bsky.social · 18d
Government 'mystified' over GP stance on online access
Government 'mystified' over GP stance on online access
Primary care minister Stephen Kinnock has claimed the government is 'mystified' by GPs' decision to return to industrial dispute - and doubled down on plans to expand online access.
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Kimberley Hackett (she/her) @kimberleyjourno.bsky.social · 21d
Judge orders practice manager to pay back thousands stolen from GP surgery
Judge orders practice manager to pay back thousands stolen from GP surgery
A former practice manager has received a two-year suspended prison sentence and been ordered to pay back around half of £49,000 she stole from a GP surgery.
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Kimberley Hackett (she/her) @kimberleyjourno.bsky.social · 25d
Online GP access expansion 'will force sharp drop in face-to-face appointments'
Online GP access expansion 'will force sharp drop in face-to-face appointments'
Millions of face-to-face GP appointments could be lost as practices are forced to keep online consultation systems switched on throughout core hours from October, GPs have warned.
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Kimberley Hackett (she/her) @kimberleyjourno.bsky.social · 26d
What will pharmacy flu vaccines for toddlers mean for GP practices?
What will pharmacy flu vaccines for toddlers mean for GP practices?
Thousands of pharmacies will offer flu vaccination to children aged two and three years old for the first time this winter in a move GPs say could help boost uptake - but doctors' leaders have raised…
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Kimberley Hackett (she/her) @kimberleyjourno.bsky.social · 26d
GPs demand six-figure compensation over diabetes test error
GPs demand six-figure compensation over diabetes test error
GPs facing extra work after diabetes test errors have been offered additional funding in parts of England - but at least one LMC has been forced to seek legal advice to push for compensation.
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Kimberley Hackett (she/her) @kimberleyjourno.bsky.social · 27d
General practice at 'risk of collapsing' without urgent funding, Welsh government told
General practice at 'risk of collapsing' without urgent funding, Welsh government told
General practice is at risk of collapsing without urgent investment, GP leaders have told a Welsh Senedd hearing.
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Kimberley Hackett (she/her) @kimberleyjourno.bsky.social · 28d
Leadership programme delivers confidence boost for women GP registrars
Leadership programme delivers confidence boost for women GP registrars
Women GP registrars in Wales from under-represented backgrounds have felt their confidence boosted after taking part in a leadership programme.
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Kimberley Hackett (she/her) @kimberleyjourno.bsky.social · Sep 19
Competition for GP training posts spirals to 'ridiculous' new high
Competition for GP training posts spirals to 'ridiculous' new high
Competition for GP training places has surged to the highest point in at least a decade, with almost five applicants for every available post in 2015.
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Kimberley Hackett (she/her) @kimberleyjourno.bsky.social · Sep 19
Helping patients with health conditions into work 'boosts GP morale'
Helping patients with health conditions into work 'boosts GP morale'
GPs say taking part in a pilot that supports people with health conditions to remain in or return to work has given them a 'morale boost' and a sense of giving back to the community.
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Kimberley Hackett (she/her) @kimberleyjourno.bsky.social · Sep 16
Mental health service for NHS staff reveals scale of suicidal ideation
Mental health service for NHS staff reveals scale of suicidal ideation
One in three people who registered with a mental health service for NHS staff in 2024/25 had experienced suicidal thoughts or plans.
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Kimberley Hackett (she/her) @kimberleyjourno.bsky.social · Sep 12
@healthfoundation.bsky.social poll hows that more than four in five people say they are concerned about pressure on GP services, with easier access to GP appointments the top priority for the NHS identified by the public.
Majority of patients concerned about pressure on GP services
More than four in five people say they are concerned about pressure on GP services, with easier access to GP appointments the top priority for the NHS identified by the public, polling shows.
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Kimberley Hackett (she/her) @kimberleyjourno.bsky.social · Sep 9
Areas set to pioneer neighbourhood health service revealed
Areas set to pioneer neighbourhood health service revealed
The government has revealed 43 areas chosen for the first wave of its neighbourhood health service programme.
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Kimberley Hackett (she/her) @kimberleyjourno.bsky.social · Sep 8
GP charity in ‘funding crisis’ as payouts rise and donations drop
GP charity in ‘funding crisis’ as payouts rise and donations drop
A charity that helps GPs in financial difficulty is facing a 'funding crisis' after payouts to struggling doctors rose and donations dropped.
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Kimberley Hackett (she/her) @kimberleyjourno.bsky.social · Sep 5
Consultants and SAS doctors willing to strike over pay, BMA warns
Consultants and SAS doctors willing to strike over pay, BMA warns
Consultants and specialist, associate specialist and specialty (SAS) doctors in England have warned the government that they are willing to strike unless they receive more pay.
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Kimberley Hackett (she/her) @kimberleyjourno.bsky.social · Sep 4
Do you agree with the government's claim?