
Paul Hynam
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Paul Hynam
@paulhynam
East Devon GP. Medical executive @Devon_LMC. BMA GP committee-representing Somerset/N&E Devon. views my own.


The arsonists are blaming the fire brigade. The ballot opened while you were in government, Tom, after 14 years of neglect of GP services. This is another mess your party made that Labour is cleaning up. If you ever hope to regain trust, you’ll need to start by being honest.




We have published a new statement, which updates our position on medical associate professions and the expansion of the physician associate workforce: rcpe.ac.uk/college/colleg…

NHSE Board - General Practice Total focus on access to AN appt with additional role focus No discussion about retention of GPs or actual GP appts Excellent question about whether there was any ARRS planning of roles with no answer Whilst GP leaving, practices close - No idea 🤷🏻♂️







BREAKING: NHS England will increase funding for general practice to 2% as part of what it calls 'final arrangements' for the 2024/25 GP contract bit.ly/49SMeqc



The @Conservatives, @DHSCgovuk & @NHSEngland have decided, rather than being the ‘stepping stone’ year to signal safety, stability, and hope - 2024 will instead signal reduced patient access to GP services as well as likely closures of GP practices across the country. 🧵👇


The GP committee had a good & productive meeting with @andrealeadsom She listened to concerns regarding GP funding, ARRS, retention of GPs & the need for GPs to be supported There are more patients per GP but also a shortage of work for GPs She told us that GP was a priority




