Emma
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"I think that is probably the worst thing the BMA have done since they marched against the foundation of the NHS in 1948" Health Secretary Wes Streeting criticises the British Medical Association for voting to carry on with "unconscionable" strike action. #Newsnight
Don't miss it 7:30pm @itvMLshow the practicals everyone needs to know about the budget. And I'm putting your questions to the Chancellor focusing on tax, savings, pensions, EVs, Student finance and far more. (you'll be able to watch it back after on itvx too)
NEW: John Swinney announces a network of 15 walk-in GP services to deliver 1m extra appointments Open 7 days a week, open 12 to 8. No appointment needed "They will break from the status quo," he tells SNP conference BUT, only ONE open by the end of the year, + Qs about cash
GP CRISIS 102,000 hairdressers in England with 40,000 salons 27,000 GPs with 6200 Surgeries 31 million people consult GPs every month & a similar number have haircuts You can see the problem @wesstreeting @DHSCgovuk People spend £400pa on hair GPs receive £169pa per patient
Thank you to everyone that completed the survey on @PracticeIndex so that we could collect data on the #nationalinsurance and #nationallivingwage changes. The results are staggering. Please share in your networks and encourage your colleagues across General Practice.
GPs are experts in managing patients, reducing referrals & demand on hospitals Yet Govts & NHSE have cut the funding to GP practices (20% £/patient in 8yrs) leading to fewer GPs & unemployed GPs Govt needs to work with GPs urgently
GPs are often blamed for the problems of the NHS Reality is somewhat different, since 2019 GPs have been providing 5million MORE appts per month (31million) with 20% less £/patient For context A&E has 2.2m attendances ⬆️200k Out-Patients 8.7m Ambulance calls 750k (no change)
The biggest investment in General Practice for years and a reform agenda that will bring back the family doctor relationship that patients value, doctors love and drives better standards of care. My letter to GPs on what we’re trying to achieve together 👇🏻