Study finds GPs in deprived areas able to offer significantly less patient contact
A study published in BMJ Open reports that GP practices in more socioeconomically deprived areas would need support to increase … Read more
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Why is charging to see a GP or attend A&E a bad idea?
Whenever reform of the NHS is discussed the possibility that payments to visit your GP or attend A&E is nearly … Read more
Can pharmacies pick up the strain on the NHS? Is it a good idea?
Patients will soon be able to get prescriptions for medicines to treat seven minor illnesses under Government proposals designed to … Read more
GPs angered by new imposition of new contract
NHS England has enraged GPs by imposing a new contract, which includes more stipulations around access, but no extra funding. GP leaders … Read more
NHS England halts ‘pioneer’ health centres due to lack of funds
HSJ reports that a national plan to build new ‘super’ primary care hubs in six areas has been halted with … Read more
Controversial primary care mergers in Yorkshire
This month has seen approval for major changes in GP provision in South Yorkshire with the South Yorkshire ICB giving … Read more
Bypassing your GP – self referral, good idea?
The Labour leader, Kier Starmer, in a piece published by the Telegraph and on the BBC last weekend said his party was … Read more
Pulse investigation: The truth about GP access
What the media says about GP access Dr Therese Coffey’s time as health secretary was nasty, brutish and short for GPs. … Read more
Patients set to suffer as primary care buckles
With GPs seemingly under fire from all sides – offered up as a diversionary punch-bag by some in the media … Read more
Weak Coffey plan won’t stimulate crumbling NHS
Therese Coffey’s much vaunted new plan for the NHS, ridiculously titled Our Plan For Patients is neither new nor a plan. It … Read more