The GPonline team discusses the latest news affecting general practice.

This week they look at the additional roles reimbursement scheme after an analysis of NHS data by Nick suggested that PCNs are starting to switch funding towards paying for more GPs and nurses as opposed to other healthcare professionals.

Nick and Emma discuss the BMA England GP committee’s decision to postpone any escalation to collective action in a bid to reset its relationship with the government ahead of this year’s contract negotiations.They look at what that means and the key issues the BMA will be pushing for in this year’s contract talks.

Meanwhile, this week Kimberley went to Liverpool to the Labour Party conference - she explains what the mood was like and what GPs attending the conference thought about it. And the team looks at what prime minister Andy Burnham and health and social care secretary Yvette Cooper had to say.

And our good news story this week is about an innovative GP-led falls prevention initiative.

This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower, deputy editor Nick Bostock and senior reporter Kimberley Hackett. It was produced by Czarina Deen.

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Useful links

ARRS funding shift as PCNs prioritise doctors and nurses

GPs in England postpone further action in 'reset' with government

GPs urged to 'seize' neighbourhood model as Cooper hails improved access

If hospital to community shift doesn't work - stop it, says RCGP

Innovative GP-led falls scheme 'strong example' of neighbourhood benefits

The Pharmacists’ Summit - from MIMS Healthcare Network

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