While there is a pressing need to modernise general practice, the Government's new measures do not address the critical GP shortage we are experiencing within the profession.
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We don’t have enough family doctors to treat our patients.
GPs are leaving the profession in droves, and practices are closing all over the UK.
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However, with the severe GP workforce crisis, increased access will do little to aid patients when there are not enough GPs to treat patients in the first place.
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But, without a clear focus on addressing resource and fundings gaps, this plan won’t allow the Labour Party to cut waiting times as promised.
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