Written question asked by Christian Wakeford (Labour) on Monday, 24 October 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 October 2022. It was answered by Will Quince (Conservative) on Friday, 28 October 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
General Practitioners: Bury South
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if her Department will take steps to increase the availability of face-to-face GP appointments in Bury South constituency.
- Answer
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On 22 September 2022, we announced ‘Our plan for patients’, which contains measures to assist people make an informed choice on their general practitioner (GP) practice, book an appointment more easily, benefit from more care options and increase the diversity of general practice teams. This aims to increase the availability of appointment types, such as face-to-face, in England, including in Bury South constituency.
NHS England’s guidance states that GP practices must provide face to face appointments and remote consultations and should respect preferences for face-to-face care unless there are good clinical reasons to the contrary. While remote consultations can provide additional choice, flexibility and convenience for patients, this is not suitable for all patients or in all circumstances.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 69879
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- General practitioners Bury South
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