GPs
Five charts that show how the NHS is under acute pressure
With rising Covid infections and a big backlog of patients, many in the NHS want action to prevent a winter crisis
Ashley Kirk Niamh McIntyre Pamela Duncan Cath Levett
22, Oct, 2021 @4:03 PM
Sajid Javid’s NHS plan would open GPs up to more abuse, says head of BMA
Dr Chaand Nagpaul voices deep frustration over health secretary’s push for more in-person care
Denis Campbell Health policy editor
22, Oct, 2021 @1:39 PM
Can GPs take industrial action and how might it affect patients?
Family doctors have moved towards holding a ballot on industrial action in a row over in-person appointments
Denis Campbell Health policy editor
21, Oct, 2021 @7:22 PM
GPs in England threaten industrial action over in-person appointments
Family doctors reject plan to force them to see any patient who wants face-to-face appointment
Denis Campbell Health policy editor
21, Oct, 2021 @6:44 PM
Three in five Australian GPs say vaccine rollout changes among biggest Covid challenges
RACGP Health of the Nation report finds psychological conditions were again most reported reason for patient presentations
Melissa Davey Medical editor
21, Oct, 2021 @3:40 AM
Without GPs we would be in chaos instead of a crisis | Letters
Letters: Dr Shaun Meehan proposes a government of national unity to get us through the next few years. Plus letters from Dr Jon Fenton, Nick Nuttgens, Dr Michael Peel, Peter Lowe, Patricia Morgan and Alan Stowell
Letters
15, Oct, 2021 @4:40 PM
GPs have become the new fall guys for government failures | Gaby Hinsliff
The Tory press are on the warpath, followed by Sajid Javid. Clapping for carers feels a long time ago, says the Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
Gaby Hinsliff
15, Oct, 2021 @6:00 AM
GPs warn face-to-face appointments plan could lead to exodus of doctors
British Medical Association says blueprint could exacerbate GP shortage and see many leave the profession
Denis Campbell Health policy editor
14, Oct, 2021 @8:27 PM
What’s behind Sajid Javid’s row with GPs?
There is discord over the health secretary’s desire for doctors to provide more face-to-face appointments
Denis Campbell Health policy editor
14, Oct, 2021 @6:39 PM
‘It is with a heavy heart that I leave’ – why the unrelieved pressure is pushing GPs to quit
An overburdened workforce has little hope the Tory pledge of 6,000 extra UK family doctors will happen any time soon
Denis Campbell Health policy editor
14, Oct, 2021 @6:27 PM
The Guardian view on GPs: ministers are playing a vicious game | Editorial
Editorial: Sajid Javid’s attempt to blame overstretched family doctors after four months in the job reveals a contempt for frontline services
Editorial
14, Oct, 2021 @6:09 PM
Stop demonising England’s family doctors – we are on our knees | Nishma Manek
A GP says the appointments crisis is what happens when an increase in patients is not met with more resources
Dr Nishma Manek
14, Oct, 2021 @4:58 PM
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