As 4cast several years ago, due to those who trained then went into Practice in the 1980s, retirement and stress are causing a shortage of Doctors across the UK. What I would like to see from the Surgeries is information stating how this will impact on each area and how patients can help . DH and I fortunately, remain well. I get an annual review with my GP and a 6 monthly discussion on the 'phone with the pharmacist to discuss my medication.
They continue to triage by 'phone initially, followed by the GP phoning the patient
. Because of this, in many areas A&E is very busy.
Several years ago the government of the day promised 20,000 more nurses. That didn't happen!
