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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jane Kirby

Health Secretary pledges to tackle GP access and keep A&E target

PA Wire

The Health Secretary has promised a “laser-like” focus on NHS problems as she set out plans for patients to see a GP within two weeks and committed to keeping the four hour A&E target.

Therese Coffey told MPs that “most of the time patients have a great experience but we must not paper over the problems we face”, as she noted “too much variation in the access and care people receive across the country”.

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