NHS England » Record GP access figures

Dr Amanda Doyle, National Director for Primary Care and Community Services at NHS England, said: “GP teams are working harder than ever, delivering more than 1.5 million appointments for patients every working day over the last year – the highest number on record. “In part, this is due to practices now offering patients the choice…

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NHS England » NHS urges public not to delay seeking medical help, ahead of ‘difficult’ strike

The NHS is urging patients across England not to put off coming forward for the care they need during this week’s resident doctor strikes. Industrial action begins at 7am on Tuesday 7 April and runs for six days until 6:59am on Monday 13 April, with hospital teams across the country working to minimise disruption for patients. In addition to prioritising urgent…

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