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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.

ONS

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.

ICB

ICB scraps plans for new health hub in Berkshire

By Lee Peart 14 October 2024

An ICB has scrapped plans for the development of a new health hub in East Berkshire.

NHS

Doctors concerned over overseas patient tagging proposals

By Lee Peart 14 October 2024

Doctors have voiced their concerns over proposals to tag overseas patients using NHS services.

GPS

Office for National Statistics reveals patient satisfaction

By Liz Wells 10 October 2024

Just over 40% of adults in England attempted to contact their GP practice in the past 28 days, new research reveals.

GPS

BMA calls on Government to help end GP dispute by increasing funding for patients in England

By Liz Wells 09 October 2024

The BMA is calling on the Government to help bring an end to GP collective action by increasing the amount of funding practices get per patient.

PRIMARY CARE

Lincolnshire council to work with the NHS to build support for new GP surgery

By Liz Wells 04 October 2024

West Lindsey District Council has unanimously backed plans to improve access to health care across the district, prioritising the construction of a new GP surgery in Gainsborough.

PRIMARY CARE