Ambulances delays lead Wilmslow GPs to drive patient to A&E
Two Wilmslow doctors say the NHS is “broken” after they had to drive a patient to A&E themselves. Source link
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Patient saw eight GPs before cancer spotted
Safety watchdog highlights case as it warns a lack of continuity of care in England puts people at risk. Source link
Kent GPs facing imminent crisis, says survey
A survey of dozens of staff says an increase in funding and a reduction of paperwork is needed. Source link
GPs’ lack of asthma testing is abysmal, charity says
Asthma and Lung UK’s analysis suggests up to 750,000 people in England are misdiagnosed with asthma, costing the government an estimated £132m, every year. While a further £2.2bn is spent on avoidable hospital stays and treatment, as patients with undiagnosed asthma develop life-threatening attacks or incurable lung diseases. Source link
Group of Ministers holds talks with employees unions on GPS
Group of Ministers (GoM) including Buggana Rajendranath (Finance), Audimulapu Suresh (Municipal Administration & Urban Development), Botcha Satyananarayana (Education) and Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy (Govt Advisor for Public Affairs) along with the concerning officers participated in a meeting with the employees unions over the disputes related to salaries on Tuesday at Secretariat: Photo credits: Special Arrangement. While … Read more
GPs given freedom to order heart checks direct
Referrals for respiratory tests will also be allowed in bid to speed up diagnosis in England. Source link
NHS in Wales and GPs face collapse, BMA union says
GPs say they’re seeing more patients with inadequate resources and unsustainable workloads. Source link
NHS plans: Sunak says expansion means ‘more doctors, nurses, and GPs’
The plan to reform NHS training and recruitment comes at a time of record-high waiting lists. Source link
Plan for GPs to offer NHS patients Wegovy weight-loss jab
But experts warn “skinny jabs” are not a quick fix or a substitute for a healthy diet and exercise. Source link
Are there 2,000 more GPs than before the pandemic?
Checking claims about how many doctors are working in general practice in England. Source link