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NHS sees first sustained fall in GPs since 1960s
The GP ‘crisis’ continues, with the NHS seeing a sustained fall in GP numbers for the first time since the 1960s The BBC has revealed keep reading
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700 patients every month in Plymouth miss GP appointments
As reported by ITV, 700 patients every month miss their booked GP appointments without cancelling them every month According to the Beacon Medical Group, around keep reading
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Is the Time for Care programme making a difference?
According to NHS England – and as reported by Pharma Times – over 500,000 hours of GP time have been freed up thanks to the keep reading
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Scottish practice could turn away patients booking appointments in person
As reported by The Herald, patients trying to book GP appointments in person could be turned away Links Medical Centre in Edinburgh has informed patients keep reading
Health & Patient Care
Half of adults avoid visiting GP regarding bowel problems
According to Personnel Today, half of adults wouldn’t consider their GP as the first port of call when experiencing bowel problems A new survey shows keep reading
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Telehealth could save NHS England billions
Research, as reported by Pharma Phorum, shows that billions of pounds could be saved through the use of digital health tools A new whitepaper from keep reading
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GPs must be mindful when treating trans patients, says RCGP
The RCGP has stressed that trans patients must be treated ‘on the basis or need and without bias’ Dr Jonathan Leach, honorary secretary of the keep reading
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One in four Brits waiting weeks for GP appointments
Research has shown that a quarter of patients in the UK are stuck on a waiting list to see a GP According to new research keep reading
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RCGP supports decriminalisation of abortion
The RCGP has stated officially that it supports the decriminalisation of abortion across the UK The Royal College of GPs’ (RCGP) UK Council has passed keep reading
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NHS brands blood pressure study ‘potentially dangerous’
As reported by North Wales Live, a study into blood pressure has been labelled ‘potentially dangerous’ by the NHS as it suggests that exercise could keep reading