NAO: GPs failing to support frail elderly patients
A damning NAO report reveals only 18% of frail patients had a fall risk assessment in 2024/25. GPs cite unsustainable workloads as the NHS faces a crisis in elderly care.
Category : GPs
GP says 'fit to do' letters are over after skydive injury
An NHS GP predicts the end of doctors' approval letters for extreme activities after a student paralysed in a skydive sues for £15m. Read why GPs are refusing to sign.
GP's 5 Vital Symptoms That Need Medical Attention
ITV's Dr Amir Khan lists five crucial signs, including a persistent cough and blood in urine, that warrant a GP appointment. Learn when to seek help and ease winter A&E pressure.
Grandmother's brain tumour misdiagnosed as depression
Pamela Cook, 65, died months after her dizziness was dismissed as depression. Her family is now fundraising for Brain Tumour Research to improve glioblastoma detection and treatment.
NHS Doctor: Please Cancel Unneeded GP Appointments
An NHS doctor urges patients to cancel unneeded GP slots, freeing up millions of wasted appointments annually. Learn how this simple act can ease NHS pressures.
Streeting strips BMA of GP contract negotiation role
Health Secretary Wes Streeting removes BMA as sole GP contract negotiator after accusing union leaders of lying. NHS England will now consult multiple groups from 2025.
GP John Stuart Brown's Legacy: 20,000 Surgeries
Discover how Dr John Stuart Brown's pioneering work in minor surgery transformed GP practices and saved the NHS thousands, leaving a lasting legacy on UK healthcare.
Doctor: Blood tests don't detect many cancers
A London GP explains why routine blood tests cannot detect all serious conditions, including many cancers. Learn what these tests actually reveal and why symptoms matter most.
GP shortage threatens patient safety in England
Britain's top GP warns dangerous workforce shortages compromise safe patient care. With 386 million annual consultations, practices lack funding to hire desperately needed doctors.
NHS Crisis: Only 1 in 13 Junior GPs Work Full-Time
Exclusive analysis reveals thousands of GPs are cutting hours despite government plans to improve access. Discover why doctors are leaving the NHS frontline.
GP Waits Deter Brits from Cancer Symptom Checks
New research shows GP appointment delays are causing people to ignore potential cancer symptoms. Learn the key signs you shouldn't ignore and why early action is crucial.
GPs Threaten Strike Over NHS Online Booking System
Over a third of GPs consider industrial action against new online consultation mandates, risking further disruption to NHS services amid ongoing doctor strikes.
Minister calls BMA a 'farce' in GP online access row
Health minister Stephen Kinnock accuses BMA leaders of creating a farce over new online GP access rules, warning the dispute risks patient safety ahead of winter.
ADHD Crisis: GPs Need Urgent Training, Report Finds
A new report demands better GP training for ADHD recognition to tackle long waiting lists. Experts warn untreated ADHD cuts lives short. Urgent action is needed.
Doctor's 30-Second Test That Could Save Your Life
NHS doctor shares simple finger test that detects hidden heart problems in just half a minute. Learn this life-saving check you can do at home today.
GP Crisis: England loses 900+ doctors since 2019
Exclusive analysis reveals England has lost nearly 1,000 full-time GPs since 2019, creating unprecedented pressure on primary care services and leaving patients struggling to secure appointments.
Mum, 55, dies weeks after Turkey cosmetic surgery
A grieving family issues urgent warning after mother-of-three dies following gastric sleeve procedure abroad, highlighting risks of medical tourism.
King Charles launches veteran healthcare training for GPs
The King partners with the Royal College of GPs to launch specialised training for doctors treating military veterans, addressing critical gaps in NHS healthcare services.
Fireworks Warning: Protect Your Family From Tinnitus Risk
Leading hearing specialist issues urgent warning about fireworks' hidden danger to hearing health this Bonfire Night. Discover essential protection tips for your family.
GP crisis: 8am phone scramble warning as patients face weeks-long waits
British patients are struggling to secure GP appointments as doctors warn the current 8am phone rush system is failing. New data reveals millions face weeks-long waits while GPs consider drastic action.
Medicare crisis: GPs warn bulk-billing scheme fails patients
Australian doctors warn the government's new Medicare bulk-billing initiative fails to address critical funding gaps, threatening to push healthcare costs onto patients and reduce GP accessibility nationwide.
200,000 GP appointments cancelled weekly due to online systems
Exclusive investigation reveals how digital booking systems are causing chaos in GP surgeries, with vulnerable patients struggling to secure face-to-face consultations amid the NHS's technological transformation.
GP partners earn more than Prime Minister reveals Streeting
Newly appointed Health Secretary Wes Streeting reveals that some GP practice partners earn significantly more than the Prime Minister's £164,000 salary, sparking debate about NHS funding and doctor compensation.
Elon Musk's Weight Loss Sparks Doctor Health Warnings
Medical professionals express alarm over Tesla billionaire's dramatic physical transformation and intense work schedule, warning of potential serious health consequences.
Sydney surgeon banned after unnecessary elderly patient surgeries
Renowned Sydney surgeon Dr. Kwong Yan Tam faces severe restrictions after medical tribunal finds he performed unnecessary surgeries on elderly patients, including a 95-year-old woman.
NHS Online GP Access Puts Patients at Risk
Medical leaders raise alarm as new NHS digital initiative allowing patients to view full medical records online could endanger vulnerable individuals and overwhelm GP practices.
Medicare bulk-billing crisis hits Australian patients
Exclusive investigation reveals how bulk-billing GP appointments are becoming increasingly rare across Australia, forcing patients to pay out-of-pocket despite government promises.
GP missed cancer 14 times before patient's death
Exclusive: A devastated mother reveals how doctors repeatedly missed her son's cancer symptoms over two years, leading to tragic consequences and raising serious questions about GP training.
BBC's Barry Bear Myrden's life-saving health scare
Former BBC presenter Barry Bear Myrden reveals how a routine blood pressure check uncovered a silent killer, prompting his urgent health wake-up call and lifestyle transformation.
GP's Essential Winter Illness Battle Plan Revealed
Expert medical advice reveals crucial strategies for staying healthy this winter, from vaccination timing to workplace habits and sleep management.
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