Winter pressures, falling locum pay, how one area transformed its patient per GP ratio
Talking General Practice
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The Decline of GP Pay and Practice Stability
This chapter delves into the factors leading to a drastic reduction in locum GP pay, including oversupply and funding cuts. It also explores the financial struggles of GP practices, particularly in North Yorkshire, and the potential consequences for local healthcare access. Amidst rising tensions and calls for industrial action, the chapter highlights a significant discontent among GPs regarding their contracts and working conditions.
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