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GP2Pharmacy scheme launched in south Tyneside
A new school that will see patients referred by GPs to pharmacies has launched in south Tyneside, according to Chemist and Druggist Pharmacies in south keep reading
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GP shortages impacting out-of-hours service
The GP shortage is so severe in Tayside that a contingency plan has now been put in place to tackle it, according to The Courier keep reading
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Campaign urges patients to make the most out of non-GP primary care services
A new campaign to ensure patients in Northern Ireland receive the primary care they need has been launched The Patient Group has launched a campaign keep reading
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Entire town blocks patients from switching GPs
A town in Hampshire is stopping patients from switching to another practice until the end of March Patients in Gosport have been blocked from switching keep reading
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Wait times for cancer treatment at worst level ever
Over 18,000 patients per month are being forced to wait longer than the target of 14 days for a cancer consultation or to begin treatment keep reading
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Lack of privacy in practices forces patients to whisper during consultations
Research by the Patients Association shows that patients are concerned about their lack of privacy due to thin walls at their local practices A survey keep reading
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Ability to secure GP appointment is top concern for patients, study shows
As reported by the Birmingham Post, a study has shown that the ability (or inability) to make a GP appointment is the number one concern keep reading
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More west Lincolnshire patients experiencing long appointment waits than average
Patients in west Lincolshire are more likely to wait three weeks or longer for a GP appointment, according to NHS data Despite extended hours across keep reading
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GP hubs to alleviate winter pressures in Oxfordshire
A new strategy for coping with winter pressures in Oxfordshire has been launched Thanks to a new winter strategy, patients in Oxfordshire will have access keep reading
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Patients leaving hospital during Christmas at higher risk of death
Reduced staffing and lack of follow-up care could mean the December holiday period is a more vulnerable time for patients discharged from hospital, according to keep reading