New wave of practice closures could mean 25,000 patients lose their GP
Tens of thousands of patients could be forced to register with another GP, as several practices prepare to close their doors early in 2016. Pulse has learnt that six practices…
Tens of thousands of patients could be forced to register with another GP, as several practices prepare to close their doors early in 2016. Pulse has learnt that six practices…
A petition calling for Launceston Hospital to become one of the proposed new ‘urgent care centres’ has secured over 1,000 signatures online. The petition asks people to sign to show…
Almost nine in 10 GPs and other practice staff find their work life stressful, according to a survey that raises concerns about their mental health. The research, carried out for…
…from the latest British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey into people’s opinions about the NHS, collected by the National Centre for Social Research. Only 65% of the representative sample of 3,004…
…lead practitioner behind the proposals, Dr Alex Gimson, said all practices should remain open after merging, but he admitted the final decision will be for GPs who run the practices….
…lead practitioner behind the proposals, Dr Alex Gimson, said all practices should remain open after merging, but he admitted the final decision will be for GPs who run the practices….
Full story at GP Online 17th January 2018 The BMA’s top GP has warned that GPs should stand up against any attempts to ‘strongarm’ them into suspending practice contracts to…
Around one in 15 GP practices could be forced out of business and the UK will face a shortfall of nearly 10,000 GPs by 2020, the RCGP has warned. Patient…
…72 beds in the community hospitals in Seaton, Okehampton, Honiton and Exeter Community Hospital, Whipton. Closure of community hospitals in Paignton, Teignmouth, Dartmouth, Bovey Tracey and Ashburton & Buckfastleigh. Brixham’s…
…machines in every university and big hospital around the country, setting up mobile testing units like Ireland, which is testing far more people per head of population. The UK is…