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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca Thomas

Ministers urged to act as GPs in poor areas ‘have less funding and staff’

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Ministers have been urged to act after a report found people living in poor areas face worse GP services with less staff and funding compared to more wealthy parts of the country.

GP services in poorer areas are underfunded, under-doctored and have worse-quality outcomes, according to a report shared with The Independent from the Health Foundation.

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