RCGP May 2018
- This report is the result of research on the effectiveness of NHS England's Time for Care Programme, specifically its 10 High Impact Actions: a range of initiatives that were introduced with the aim of increasing capacity in general practice and reducing GP workload.
- The evidence and case studies around productive workflows show the diverse application of this action, and potentially high impact from often relatively straightforward changes. GPs surveyed by the RCGP also showed positivity towards this.
- Additionally, active signposting, developing the team, supporting self-care and social prescribing show signs of positive impact, redirecting patients to the most appropriate support, and with benefits likely from implementing some or all of these actions together. These are also broadly welcomed by GPs surveyed by the RCGP, although there are concerns over capacity to implement the necessary changes.
- Conversely, some actions, such as new consultation types, reducing DNAs and personal productivity show a more mixed picture.
