GPs are not short of effort. We are short of time.
Every unnecessary task pushed into general practice means fewer appointments for patients. #RebuildGP
Chair of SGPC @AndrewBuist17 at #SLMC2022 :
“We say here and now it is no longer acceptable or safe to provide unlimited patent contacts.
The SG must decide if they want good patient access and a safe quality service.”
Today BMA Council have written to @theRCN to express our solidarity with their decision to take industrial action. Together we fight for fair pay, safe patient care and to protect the NHS.
The BMA response to the unprecedented cut for funding for medical practices in Scotland by @scotgov by reducing the sustainability payments by 33% that’s been already promised to practices and been spent by practices … #NHS#GP@ScotGovFM@jackiebmsp@AnasSarwar
General Practice undertaking over 500k consultations per week in NHS Scotland, of which 50-60% face to face. Incredible workload with increasing demand. We must support and protect primary care. Great presentation @75LJK@kerri_neylon#UUCwinterevent