The NHS no longer has the resources to care for our sick population

The NHS no longer has the resources to care for our sick population The government is in denial - the chronic underfunding of the health service is bad for patients and staff

Hospitals and GP surgeries have always had a symbiotic relationship and the hospital crisis this winter has had a significant impact on the way that we are able to offer care to patients in the community.

In our practice, demand has not changed significantly as far as minor illnesses are concerned. We had an expectation of winter pressures and planned for more urgent appointments across all days of the week (including a Saturday shared rota with a hub of other local practices). But what we have seen is a significant rise in the complexity of cases – even when compared with a year ago. Continue reading... The Guardian