GPs ballot for strike action over seeing patients face-to-face

GPs ballot for strike action over seeing patients face-to-face GPs will be balloted about taking industrial action over a Government plan to boost the number of patients seen face-to-face.

Last week ministers announced a £250m fund for GP practices, to help them improve patient access. 

Under the NHS Plan for GPs and Patients, practices were told they must “respect preferences” for in-person appointments and should use the money to extend opening hours or offer walk-in consultations. The Daily Telegraph

See also:

• BMA’s England GP committee rejects Government’s rescue package and moves towards a ballot on industrial action BMA
• GPs head for industrial action ballot as BMA backs 'support package' boycott GPonline
• GPs in England threaten industrial action over in-person appointments The Guardian
• Can GPs take industrial action and how might it affect patients? The Guardian