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Somerset Doctors' Surgeries to Expand with £102m Government Investment Wednesday, May 7, 2025 nhs somerset gp healthcare funding expansion primarycare infrastructure appointments reform Sixteen doctors' surgeries across Somerset are set for expansion and improvement thanks to a £102 million funding boost from the UK Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). Announced on May 6, this investment will be … Read More
Long Wait for GP Appointments in Somerset Revealed Friday, April 25, 2025 somerset nhs gp appointments healthcare waiting times access technology disparities postcode lottery patient care reform New NHS data reveals that patients in Somerset are facing significant waiting times for GP appointments, with around one in every 12 appointments in March taking place more than 28 days after booking. This proportion is among … Read More
New Scheme Pays GPs to Seek Specialist Advice and Prevent Hospital Appointments Thursday, April 17, 2025 nhs gps hospital appointments specialists patient care healthcare scheme advice efficiency The government is introducing a new scheme to tackle unnecessary hospital appointments in an effort to alleviate pressure on the NHS hospital waiting list. This initiative involves paying General Practitioners (GPs) to seek … Read More