GP post empty for two years amid recruitment crisis, Lib Dems claim
Positions at surgeries under direct health board control have lain empty for months in some cases.
Positions at surgeries under direct health board control have lain empty for months in some cases.
Researchers said the figure demonstrates a concerning under-use of dental services.
People used to see general practice as the jewel in the crown of the NHS, researchers said.
However, payments to reduce referrals could erode patient trust in doctors, leading medics have said.
Antibiotic prescribing rates vary substantially between GP practices in England, according to researchers.
Michael Matheson said the legislation would allow ‘exclusion zones’ to be created for offenders, to help protect victims.
Macer Gifford fought against IS in every major battle and has previously said that he was motivated to do so because of their ‘butchery’.
More proactive reporting of incidents to police and a new customer support line are among the new measures.
The Royal College of GPs warned there are not enough to deliver the care needed to patients.
At the Old Bailey, Aweys Shikhey, 38, denies preparing terrorist acts on or before May 23 last year.
Thousands of patients do not have a current care plan, Age UK found.
Pharmacists are highly trained health professionals who can offer advice and treatments for many minor health concerns.
Many GPs say the advice written on fit notes is ignored by employers.
New pilot sees more than 1,200 people referred to community pharmacists after calling 111.
Figures from last week show flu levels ‘remain high’ in the current season, but have been stabilising.