Trial to diagnose breast cancer more quicklyThe trial allows women to directly book diagnostic appointments for breast cancer symptoms, aiming for faster diagnoses and reduced GP load.
'Doctors not call centres' - Anger over changes to GP appointment systemSame-day access hubs mandated by NHS North West London ICB from April 1Patients will be triaged at hubs for less complex health issues, while long-term care by family doctors.
Trial to diagnose breast cancer more quicklyThe trial allows women to directly book diagnostic appointments for breast cancer symptoms, aiming for faster diagnoses and reduced GP load.
'Doctors not call centres' - Anger over changes to GP appointment systemSame-day access hubs mandated by NHS North West London ICB from April 1Patients will be triaged at hubs for less complex health issues, while long-term care by family doctors.
The Bexley GPs where patients are left waiting for appointments mostPatients in Bexley experience varying wait times for GP appointments, with some getting same-day slots while others wait over a month.
Nearly 1,000 pharmacies in England closed since 2017, with poorer areas more affectedPharmacy closures in England leading to increased GP appointmentsDisproportionate impact on poorer areas and growing closure rate in England