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GP appointments hit record-breaking high

By Liz Wells 28 November 2024

The number of appointments in general practice in England hit a record-breaking high of 41.3 million in October, 3 million more than the previous record in October 2023, new data reveals.

DENTISTRY

Dental recovery plan 'unlikely' to deliver target of 1.5m additional treatments

By Liz Wells 27 November 2024

The dental recovery plan, launched in February 2024 with the aim that 'everyone who needs to see a dentist will be able to,' is unlikely deliver an additional 1.5 million treatments by March 2025, ...

PRIMARY CARE

Dentists 'left in the dark' over NICs hikes, say Lib Dems

By Liz Wells 20 November 2024

The Liberal Democrats have revealed that the government made no assessment of its recent tax hike on NHS dentists.

PRIMARY CARE

Half of Brits embarrassed to seek medical help, survey finds

By Lee Peart 19 November 2024

Just under half of Brits (49.9%) are embarrassed to seek medical help, a new survey has found.

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GP patients satisfied despite pressure on primary care, ONS reveals

By Liz Wells 07 November 2024

More than 95% of adults that attempted to contact their GP practice in the 28 days to 9 October were successful, new data reveals.

AUTUMN BUDGET

Employer National Insurance rise could create 'perfect storm' for GPs

By Liz Wells 01 November 2024

GPs are calling on the government to protect them from the hike in National Insurance contributions from April next year, unveiled in last week's Budget, warning it could hit services for patients.

LIBERAL DEMOCRATS

Liberal Democrats highlight the crisis in the NHS

By Liz Wells 16 October 2024

A quarter (27%) of working adults in the UK say they have been unable to work in the past 12 months because they were waiting for a GP (19%) or NHS dentist appointment (12%), a new poll reveals.

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