GP Access in danger of closing under 2022 budget cuts, MP says

Concerns: Dr Annette Carruthers, one of the founders of GP access, and Sharon Claydon pictured in November with a petition to preserve funding for after hours care. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

A $16 million cut to after hours medical care across the country could put the Hunter's GP Access service in danger of closing, Sharon Claydon has warned.

Newcastle's Federal Labor MP said the allocation of funds for after hours care via Primary Health Networks in the 2022 budget was "grim news" for the Hunter, as any further erosion of funding to GP Access could render the service "economically unviable".