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Record number of month-long waits for GP appointments last year

Record number of month-long waits for GP appointments last year

By Liz Wells 19 February 2025

There were a record 20.5 million month-long waits for a GP appointment in 2024, a 16.3% increase on a year earlier, new data from the Liberal Democrats reveals.

GPs accept revised contract offer from the Welsh Government

By Liz Wells 03 February 2025

The BMA’s Welsh GP committee has voted to accept the revised 24/25 General Medical Services contract offer proposed by the Welsh Government.

ONS

Data reveals patients satisfaction levels

By Liz Wells 30 January 2025

Almost 40% of adults attempted to contact their GP practice in the past 28 days (10 December 2024 to 01 January 2025), new research reveals.

Regularly seeing same GP 'could free up' NHS appointments

By Liz Wells 28 January 2025

Regularly seeing the same GP could reduce workload in practices and hospitals, potentially freeing up appointments for patients, new research reveals.

NICE recommends asking about gambling at health checks and GP appointments

By Liz Wells 28 January 2025

Healthcare professionals should consider asking people about gambling when speaking to them about smoking and alcohol consumption during a health check or GP appointment, according to new NICE guid...

NHS England data reveals patients satisfaction levels

By Liz Wells 10 January 2025

More than 95% of adults that attempted to contact their GP practice in the past 28 days were successful, with 77.8% making contact the same day, new date reveals.

GPS

Government vows to slash red tape and bring back family doctor

By Lee Peart 20 December 2024

The Government has said reforms under the GP contract for 2025/26 will slash red tape and bring back the family doctor.

GPS

GPs in Wales vote to reject the GMS contract offer

By Liz Wells 18 December 2024

GPs in Wales have voted overwhelmingly to reject the 24/25 General Medical Services (GMS) contract offered by the Welsh Government.

GPS

Lib Dems warn GPs must be exempt from Budget tax hike as millions struggle to contact their doctor

By Liz Wells 16 December 2024

More than 5 million people tried to contact their GP in the past month but failed to get through on the day they called, new research reveals.

ONS

ONS survey shows high satisfaction levels with primary care

By Lee Peart 06 December 2024

An ONS survey has shown high satisfaction levels for GP, dentistry and pharmacy services.

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Service Director - Adult Social Care Operations

£100,255

Wakefield, West Yorkshire£100,255

RECRUITER: Wakefield Council

Child Protection Chair (Registered Social Worker)

Up to £48,710 dependent upon experience

North East LincolnshireUp to £48,710 dependent upon experience

RECRUITER: North East Lincolnshire Council

Organisation and Service Designer

NJC34 £43,693

North East LincolnshireNJC34 £43,693

RECRUITER: North East Lincolnshire Council

frederica-diamanta

Service Director - Adult Social Care Operations

£100,255

Wakefield, West Yorkshire£100,255

RECRUITER: Wakefield Council

Child Protection Chair (Registered Social Worker)

Up to £48,710 dependent upon experience

North East LincolnshireUp to £48,710 dependent upon experience

RECRUITER: North East Lincolnshire Council

Organisation and Service Designer

NJC34 £43,693

North East LincolnshireNJC34 £43,693

RECRUITER: North East Lincolnshire Council