DON’T BID FOR WITHNELL we dont want you

Save Withnell Health Centre . A small practice with a big reputation . Continuity of Care saves lives . #SOSSaveOurSurgery

[Chorley Together Primary Care Network @ChorleyTogether]

We are looking to recruit a newly qualified, enthusiastic & forward-thinking GP to join our General Practice teams on an initial fixed term contract until 31st March 2025.

For more information please visit our website.

Vacancies - Chorley Together PCN

[Chorley Together Primary Care Network @ChorleyTogether]

A fantastic afternoon yesterday for our away day. Thanks to colleagues from the following organisations for your informative presentations
@LSCICB @ChorleyCouncil @WeAreLSCFT @AshburtonPC @AgeUKLancashire @LancashireFRS @StCatherinesPre #wordenparkrun #svpchorleybuddies

[DON’T BID FOR WITHNELL we dont want you @SaveWithnellHC]

@dave_dlt Patients hate secondary care by phone . I agree - what is the point ? Might as well be done by A1

[DON’T BID FOR WITHNELL we dont want you @SaveWithnellHC]

Couldn’t be prouder of the women who work at Withnell . This is their superhero / flu fighter party to vaccinate our pre- schoolers against flu . This is care . This is community. This is excellence in general practice.

[DON’T BID FOR WITHNELL we dont want you @SaveWithnellHC]

@mgtmccartney Yes we are putting in “more “ but not putting in “better” ; so work goes up and productivity goes down . But dollar is king.

[Phil Smith @PhilSmithIsBack]

The PA debacle tells you exactly where the UK is right now. Patients & BMA taking the GMC to court over the failure of GMC, NHS WTE and colleges to protect patients. GMC paid for by Drs. BMA paid for by Drs. The powerful few ignored the concerns for years. This is the result 👏

[DON’T BID FOR WITHNELL we dont want you @SaveWithnellHC]

Wow ! Imagine working in a system that valued you this much !

[newsGP @newsGPau]

The Northern Territory welcomed a new group of GPs to the profession at a Fellowship ceremony in Darwin this month. https://t.co/JybZFuR0wL

[Keep Our NHS Public @keepnhspublic]

💙🥹👏👏🎉🥹

[Claudia Webbe @ClaudiaWebbe]

Alarmingly!

The new government is set to repeat the NHS's bleakest mistakes! By championing profit-driven policies that dismantle hospitals and harm care, they risk turning our healthcare system into a cash cow. Will we let them sacrifice our NHS for corporate greed

My latest👇🏾

[DON’T BID FOR WITHNELL we dont want you @SaveWithnellHC]

This is care closer to home . This is model general practice. This is continuity and care and excellence delivered by GP partners and their teams . This is what patients want . @LSCICB @wesstreeting

[DON’T BID FOR WITHNELL we dont want you @SaveWithnellHC]

The 19 best GP surgeries in North West - as rated by patients. Withnell is number 6 ! Brilliant news for a brilliant surgery ! No surprise the top ranked are small/ medium practices . https://t.co/iiLzMMhnOH

[Andy Pow @medicaccountant]

Patients prefer small GP practices . NHSE doesn’t like them. @wesstreeting @SKinnock there is something to consider here in how policies are developed because if we don’t change track we will lose even more good ones. @doctor_katie

[DON’T BID FOR WITHNELL we dont want you @SaveWithnellHC]

The 19 best GP surgeries in North West - as rated by patients. Withnell is number 6 ! Brilliant news for a brilliant surgery ! No surprise the top ranked are small/ medium practices . https://t.co/iiLzMMhnOH

[Dr Steve Taylor @DrSteveTaylor]

The closest we have to a salaried model of General Practice is APMS contracts

There is a catch or two🤔@wesstreeting

They have opened the door to big business take overs, employment of less qualified staff in some cases & they cost more

ICBs have been paying more for less🤷🏻‍♂️

[Keep Our NHS Public @keepnhspublic]

Our own @HaringeyKonp have successfully opposed a huge company running their GP services which would've meant a poorer service for patients.

Victories like this are happening around the UK thanks to the efforts of members.

Join us & fight for your NHS 💙
https://t.co/58LMp6KFao

[Dr David Wrigley @DavidGWrigley]

Thanks v much ⁦@LSCICB⁩ for this gut punch to GPs in Lancashire/S Cumbria.I’ve had GPs contact me thinking they just don’t matter & considering throwing the towel in when the ICB just tosses you aside. Thoughts ⁦@NHSEngland⁩ ⁦@wesstreeting⁩ ⁦@pulsetoday⁩ ?

[Dr Steve Taylor @DrSteveTaylor]

APMS contracts were introduced 2004 to allow then PCTs to contract with a wide range of providers to deliver services including social enterprises, the voluntary sector & commercial providers

https://t.co/MME0McRqLI

It’s been the gateway for costly private company takeovers

[DON’T BID FOR WITHNELL we dont want you @SaveWithnellHC]

@pulsetoday What hospital is given a 5-10 year contract. Which new consultant is given a 5-10 year contract. How does it foster continuity and excellent care ?It is the wrong tool for the wrong job .

[PulseToday @pulsetoday]

'You never know, it might even be cheaper for them – which seems to be the number one priority for commissioners and the Government.'

Editor Jaimie Kaffash reflects on the issue of APMS contracts replacing GMS contracts

https://t.co/p2s96TLGXw

[Dr Steve Taylor @DrSteveTaylor]

Imagine a joined up approach to patient care where secondary care didn’t try & do community care
£665 for a virtual hospital ‘admission’
3-4 times the annual amount given to community care
⬇️7% GPs
⬇️⬇️42% District Nurses
⬇️15% Community Beds
⬇️⬇️Social care funding
@wesstreeting