GPs strike deal to help end '8am scramble' for appointments

GPs in England have reached a new contract agreement with the government, providing an extra £889m annually to improve services, reduce red tape, and allow patients to book appointments online and see their regular doctor. The deal aims to address long waits for appointments and kick-start improvements in general practice, with measures including increased funding for rising costs, flexibility in staffing, and the removal of “box-ticking targets” to free up doctors’ time. While seen as a positive first step, more work is needed to secure a new substantive GP practice contract in the upcoming comprehensive spending review to ensure the sustainability and future of general practice in England.

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