GP surgery closures 'will see 3 million patients lose out in the next year'

GP surgery closures 'will see 3 million patients lose out in the next year'  GP surgery closures will see 3 million patients lose out in the next year, according to a survey by the Royal College of General Practitioners.

A total of five per cent of GPs reported their practice was likely to close within the next year - equating to over 350 practices in the UK.

It comes amid widespread concern over the ability to fill roles in the sector as more and more GPs retire early or move to work in the private sector. The Daily Telegraph

See also:

• College calls for greater efforts to keep existing GPs in the profession delivering patient care Royal College of General Practitioners 
• Millions could lose GP next year as staff shortages and stress force doctors to close surgeries, study claims The Independent