GPs in England consider collective action, including limiting patient numbers, due to concerns over a new contract providing a 1.9% funding increase.
GPs in England are considering collective action, including limiting daily patient numbers to 25, due to concerns over a new contract that provides a 1.9% funding increase for 2024/25. The British Medical Association (BMA) is balloting family doctors on whether to stage collective action, which could disrupt the NHS. The BMA claims many surgeries will struggle to stay financially viable under the new contract.
July 28, 2024
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