Thursday, 9 January 2020

GP shortages cause 'unacceptable' patient waits

GP shortages cause 'unacceptable' patient waits Family doctors are under intense pressure and general practice is running on empty, warns the Royal College of GPs (RCGP).

It says severe staff shortages are causing "unacceptable" delays for patients in England.

In a letter to Health Secretary Matt Hancock, its chairman says ministers must take urgent action to deal with the lack of GPs.

The government said it had recruited a "record number" of GP trainees. BBC News

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