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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Storm Newton

Cash for surgeries where patients see same GP every time under new plans

GP surgeries will see targets cut and incentives increased in a bit to improve general practice (Anthony Devlin/PA) - (PA Archive)

GP surgeries will be offered financial incentives to ensure patients see the same doctor at every appointment under new Government proposals.

Family doctors who identify the most patients with high blood pressure while working to tackle killers like heart disease will also be given cash, according to the plans.

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