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Rising numbers of people found long after death in England and Wales – study

Cases in which body is found decomposed have been steadily increasing since 1980, researchers say

The Guardian - UK

One in 10 failed to get through to GP last month, poll finds

Experts warned ‘access issues are symptomatic of a much bigger problem’.

The Independent UK

‘Destruction and demonisation’ of GPs must stop, says leading doctor

Dr Kamila Hawthorne made the comments when opening the annual conference of the Royal College of GPs in Glasgow.

The Independent UK

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Senior doctor calls for ‘black alert’ safety system in UK general practice

Exclusive: Warning system similar to one used by hospitals would allow GPs to flag unsafe workload levels and trigger support

The Guardian - UK

A&E seeing more people with sore throats, backache, insomnia and coughs

NHS Providers said the strain on primary care services, including GPs and dentists, means patients often resort to A&E.

The Independent UK

Invest in ‘proper plan’ for GPs, campaigners say

A survey has found the majority of Britons want to see the same GP every time they visit their local surgery.

The Independent UK

GPs caring for patients ‘above the safe level’ – survey

Pulse surveyed 860 GPs from across the UK.

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GPs say practices are ‘not an unlimited resource to be abused’

It comes after a poll found some practices had to stop taking bookings for routine appointments due to staffing issues and rising demand.

The Independent UK

GPs to be given new powers to order tests in bid to ease NHS pressure

It is hoped the initiative will speed up diagnoses and treatment for patients

The Independent UK

Number of permanent GPs in England falls year-on-year 12 months in a row

There were 26,521 permanent qualified GPs working in England in June 2023, down from 26,859 in June 2022, according to NHS Digital.

The Independent UK

Almost one in 20 GP appointments booked four weeks earlier – figures

The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to review GP access in rural areas.

The Independent UK

NHS Workforce Plan ‘achingly vague’ and should mention pay, Adam Kay says

Former doctor and author Adam Kay appeared in front of the Health and Social Care Committee on Wednesday alongside a number of other witnesses.

The Independent UK

How we stop GPs 'leaving for Dubai' as the NHS turns 75

"You only need to look at places with private healthcare systems to see how that it just widens inequalities. We just cannot have that here. I know how great the NHS is and what it can do for people. It just needs genuine attention and care."

Manchester Evening News

Male GPs in England less likely to refer patients for IVF, report finds

Survey shows wide discrepancies between Nice guidelines and GP responses and ‘utter confusion’ on eligibility criteria

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The Independent UK

Lack of evidence on antidepressants for chronic pain, say experts

The new study included 176 trials and almost 30,000 patients

Wales Online

Hundreds of thousands of people given antidepressants for pain 'without proof they work'

In a large study, only one was found to provide any pain relief

The Independent UK

Thousands take antidepressants for pain without proof they work – experts

The new study included 176 trials and almost 30,000 patients.

The Guardian - UK

Patients getting sicker as they face long waits for NHS care, says top GP

Exclusive: Prof Kamila Hawthorne says delays and uncertainty mean patients feel ‘helpless and forgotten’

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The Independent UK

GPs in the UK have ‘lowest job satisfaction’ compared to medics in other countries, a report says

GPs are stressed out and burnt out – and many are considering leaving their jobs

The Independent UK

GPs in the UK ‘have higher stress levels’ than medics in other countries

Just a decade earlier UK GPs were among the most satisfied of any country, a report said.

The Independent UK

GPs ‘in crisis’ as one in four fear surgery is in danger of closing

Experts warn GPs facing ‘insurmountable pressures’

The Independent UK

Family doctors facing ‘insurmountable’ pressures, warn leading GPs

A report suggests one in four GP staff fear their practice is in danger of closing.

The Independent UK

At-home health tests launch in Tesco stores nationwide

The supermarket giant has sealed a deal with test provider Newfoundland to stock self-diagnostic kits in stores and online.

The Independent UK

Health leaders urged to focus on retaining GPs after numbers drop year on year

The figures also show the proportion of GPs in England working full time at local surgeries is at its lowest level since current records began.

The Independent UK

GPs dealing with more patients despite falling numbers, research suggests

The Liberal Democrats warned of a ‘stark postcode lottery’ across the country.

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