Nearly a million hospital appointments are set to be freed up under new NHS plans to streamline specialist referrals through increased GP involvement, with £80 million allocated to incentivize referrals through the ‘Advice and Guidance’ scheme. This initiative aims to reduce unnecessary outpatient appointments and ensure patients receive appropriate care in the community, easing hospital pressures and cutting waiting times. The reforms, including an overhaul of the NHS App, will give patients more control over their care and shift towards digital healthcare, ultimately benefiting hundreds of thousands of patients annually while saving costs for the taxpayer.
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Windrush activists rally government to save Notting Hill carnival
Campaigners are urging the UK Government to provide urgent funding to protect the Notting Hill Carnival, a vital cultural event facing jeopardy, as highlighted by its chairman Ian Comfort on Windrush Day. The carnival, significant for its representation of Caribbean heritage and resilience, draws over two million attendees annually, and its potential decline adds to the ongoing struggles of the Windrush generation for justice and recognition. Need More Context? 🔎
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