Remote GP Crisis: Challenges of Rural Medical Practice
General practitioners in remote UK areas face severe isolation, high workloads, and recruitment issues, threatening healthcare access for rural communities.
Category : GP Services
Lake District Village Loses GP After 170 Years, NHS Blamed
Coniston, a picturesque Lake District village, struggles to attract a GP despite a year-long search, with MP Tim Farron accusing NHS leaders of inaction amid a national doctor shortage.
London's Best GPs Named in Awards Ceremony
Twelve medical professionals have been recognised as London's best GPs across various categories at the annual London General Practice Awards, celebrating excellence in healthcare.
Best Electric Toothbrushes: Expert-Tested Picks
Discover the best electric toothbrushes for 2026, from Oral-B to Philips. Our expert tested over 20 models to find top performers for every budget and need.
Jess's Rule: New NHS Posters Tackle Medical Misogyny
A woman shares her 30-year struggle to be heard by doctors. As new 'Jess's Rule' posters launch in GP surgeries, we examine the UK's gender health gap and the fight for better care.
Jess's Rule Posters Sent to Every GP Practice in England
A new patient safety initiative, Jess's Rule, is being promoted in all GP surgeries. It urges doctors to reconsider diagnoses after three appointments, aiming to prevent tragic oversights like that of Jessica Brady.
Jess's Rule: New GP three-appointment protocol launches
A new patient safety rule, 'Jess's Rule', is being introduced across all 6,170 GP surgeries in England. It prompts doctors to reconsider diagnoses after three consultations, aiming to prevent missed serious illnesses like cancer.
Jess's Rule Posters in All England GP Clinics
Posters for Jess's Rule, urging a 'three strikes and rethink' approach for undiagnosed patients, are now in every GP surgery in England to help prevent avoidable deaths from cancer and serious illness.
Bulk-billing GP clinics surge after Australian incentive
Analysis reveals a near-doubling of fully bulk-billing GP clinics in Australia following a new 12.5% Medicare incentive. Discover the regional disparities and expert critiques of the policy's long-term impact.
Tim Dowling's Mysterious Ailments and Family Sympathy
Columnist Tim Dowling grapples with a bizarre new scalp pain he dubs 'ghost hair', while his family offers little sympathy. A humorous look at unexplained health woes and domestic life.
BMA: GP Shortage and Public Behaviour Strain A&E
BMA's Dr Katie Bramall defends GPs as A&E pressures mount. She cites a critical shortage of 750 GPs and a public responsibility shift. Read the full analysis.
Doctor suspended for faking appointments for school run
A Nottingham GP has been suspended for five months after falsifying patient appointments to leave work early for the school run. Read the full tribunal details.
3 Flu Symptoms That Mean You Must See a Doctor
A leading GP outlines the three critical 'super flu' symptoms requiring medical attention. Learn the signs, NHS advice, and how to protect yourself this festive season.
Harley Street Health Centre celebrates 27 years of service
London's Harley Street Health Centre celebrates 27 years, offering transparent pricing, rapid test results, and affordable private GP care. Discover their patient-first approach.
GP Online Booking System Praised Over Old Phone Queues
A parent of disabled children hails the new GP online booking system as an immense improvement, calling it efficient and less stressful than being caller number 26 at 9am. Read more on NHS reforms and public opinion.
NHS referral 'black hole' harms patients, watchdog finds
A Healthwatch England survey reveals 14% of GP referrals are lost or delayed, causing worsened health for 75% of affected patients. Discover the full impact and official response.
GPs failing frail elderly patients, watchdog finds
A National Audit Office report reveals GPs are struggling to provide adequate care for older people with frailty, with only 18% assessed for fall risk. Experts blame workload pressures.
Quarter of GPs use AI without training
New research shows 25% of UK GPs now use AI tools like ChatGPT in clinical work, yet 95% lack professional training. Discover the risks and implications for patient care.
Dr John Stuart Brown: GP who transformed minor surgery
Discover how Dr John Stuart Brown's pioneering work and lobbying led to GPs performing minor surgeries, saving the NHS thousands and reducing waiting times for patients.
GP explains what routine blood tests can't detect
A London GP reveals why cancer often goes undetected in routine blood tests and explains the limitations of standard health screenings. Learn what your tests really show.
Boy, 11, dies after being told he 'just had a virus'
An 11-year-old boy from Essex died just hours after a doctor diagnosed his sore throat as a virus. His family are now seeking answers. Read his tragic story.
GP shortage threatens patient safety in England
England's GP crisis deepens as workforce shortages and chronic underfunding compromise patient safety. Top doctor warns of 'unsafe hours' and missed diagnoses. Urgent action demanded.
Young GPs cutting hours despite NHS access plans
Exclusive analysis reveals just 1 in 13 early career GPs work full-time as stress and childcare push doctors to reduce hours. Discover why the NHS faces a staffing crisis.
GP's warning on when tiredness signals serious illness
Dr Punam Krishan explains when winter fatigue could indicate chronic conditions like ME or rheumatoid arthritis. Learn the red flags and management tips.
Book Private Scans Without GP Referral - Fast Results
Patients can now book private MRI, CT and ultrasound scans directly online without GP referrals, receiving results within days amid growing NHS waiting times.
Australian Specialist Doctor Fees Hit $1,000 Per Visit
Exclusive investigation reveals soaring out-of-pocket costs for specialist medical care in Australia, pricing many out of essential treatment. Discover the causes and what you can do.
Medicare Bulk-Billing Crisis: GPs Warn of Healthcare Collapse
Australian doctors warn that inadequate Medicare rebates are pushing clinics away from bulk-billing, creating a two-tier healthcare system where vulnerable patients struggle to access affordable GP services.
6 Medical Reasons You're Always Cold - Doctor Explains
A London-based NHS doctor shares six unexpected medical reasons why you might be constantly feeling chilly, from iron deficiency to thyroid issues and beyond.
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