Main Category: Primary Care / General Practice
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Commenting on the Department of Health's GP patient survey NHS Confederation deputy policy director Jo Webber said the results raised serious concerns about access and how GPs would deal with struggling practices under the Government's health reforms
Jo Webber deputy policy director of the NHS Confederation said:
"Patients need to be able to access their GP easily otherwise there is a serious risk they will add to the already considerable pressures faced by A&E departments and 999 services. This survey shows more needs to be done to ensure consistent access."
She added:
"One of the big uncertainties with the NHS reforms is whether the best GPs will be willing and able to get to grips with those who are performing less well. They will need to if they are going to get the best out of the £80 billion they have to spend."
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NHS Confederation
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