Plan to Bring Back Family Doctor Welcomed in Bexleyheath
Residents of Bexleyheath are excited about plans to restore family doctor services, aiming to improve access and care.
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Bexleyheath: There’s some good news for folks here! The government is looking to bring back family doctors, and people are really welcoming this change. It’s all part of a bigger plan to shake things up in the NHS.
Right now, they’re chatting with the British Medical Association about these ideas. Daniel Francis, our local MP, has been hearing from residents about how tough it is to get a GP appointment. He’s super keen to make things better.
He promised to help bring back family doctors, and now it looks like those promises might actually come true. The new plans will let doctors focus more on patients instead of drowning in paperwork.
They’re talking about adding a whopping £889 million to the budget for general practice. That’s the biggest boost we’ve seen in years! Plus, they want to cut down on all those annoying performance targets that just slow things down.
This is great news for everyone, especially those who need more care, like the elderly or people with long-term health issues. The changes are part of a new contract for GPs starting in 2025/26, and they’re still working on the details.
Wes Streeting, the Health Secretary, mentioned that GPs are overwhelmed with paperwork. He’s all about cutting the red tape so doctors can get back to what they do best—helping patients.
He’s also pushing for GPs to see the same patients regularly, which is a big deal for continuity of care. They’re already hiring more GPs to help with the load, and it sounds like they’re serious about making things better.
So, fingers crossed! It looks like we might be on the path to better healthcare in Bexleyheath.