Patients must not be ‘left in a void’ waiting for care, expert says
Patients must not be “left in a void” waiting for care owing to a shortage of GPs, a leading expert has suggested. Sir Robert Francis QC, who is chairman of
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Tag: Primary Care / GP’s
Violence at health centres and GP surgeries ‘almost doubles in five years’, new figures reveal
Incidents of violence at health centres and GP surgeries have almost doubled in five years, according to figures. Public order offences including threatening behaviour have also increased and incidents of
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Doctor bereaved in Manchester Arena attack shocked at holes in mental health aftercare
A GP whose stepson died in the Manchester Arena attack has recalled “screaming” in his car over the frustration of being unable to access timely mental health aftercare for his
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Former social services watchdog chief calls for GP receptions to be more welcoming to patients
A minister has been urged to step in and “persuade” GP receptions to be more user friendly and welcoming to patients. The call was made by former social services watchdog
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Ukrainian refugees arriving in Scotland will have immediate access to healthcare – Humza Yousaf
Ukrainians fleeing the war in their homeland will be able to access healthcare and some benefits as soon as they arrive in Scotland. Health Secretary Humza Yousaf (pictured) explained the
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Former health secretary voices concern over ‘Uberisation’ of GP services
The NHS is moving to an “Uberisation” of GP services, with patients being forced to see a different doctor every time they are in contact with the health service, Jeremy
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Call for action to tackle ‘biggest hit to mental health in generations’ as referrals reach record high
The number of referrals for specialist mental health care has reached a record high in England, new analysis suggests. The Royal College of Psychiatrists said that the country is coming
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Covid-19 and ‘patchy’ funding sees Dementia diagnosis fall below NHS target for first time in five years
The percentage of suspected dementia sufferers receiving a formal diagnosis has fallen to its lowest in England in five years, new figures suggest. NHS England guidance gives a target for
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Study suggests embedding addiction specialists in GP practices to help problem drinkers
Embedding specialist addictions nurses in general practices in the most disadvantaged areas can bring positive results for those with alcohol problems and should be expanded, according to a study. The
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People will be encouraged to ‘foster’ adults in need as Sajid Javid sets out his vision for the NHS
People will be encouraged to “foster” adults in need and be able to order blood tests “as easily as ordering a burger” under new health reforms set out by the
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