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The Observer view on Britain’s shortage of GPs

At a time when the country’s population needs more care than ever, we are training far fewer doctors than we should

The Guardian - UK

Food delivery drivers fired after ‘cut-price’ GPS app sent them on ‘impossible’ routes

Couriers who deliver for Just Eat were sacked by email and wrongly accused of taking ‘excessive detours’

The Guardian - UK

Doctors' meagre 65 cent rise in Medicare consultation rebate 'insulting'

GPs are warning a marginal pay rise could further accelerate the loss of doctors from rural and regional Australia after a Medicare rebate increase left them with just 65 cents more for a bulk-billed appointment.

ABC News

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New rules for taking time off work with sick note shake up

Until now only GPs had the power to authorise absence from work

Liverpool Echo

Nurses can now write fit notes in bid to relieve pressure on GPs

Nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists can now certify fit notes, as well as doctors.

Evening Standard

Calling in sick just got easier thanks to new rule change in effect from today

Ministers are making it easier for people to get sick notes and cutting paperwork for GPs by letting nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists write them

Daily Mirror

Nottingham GPs warn new a triage system could risk patient safety

"Every referral is becoming a battle and a struggle"

Nottingham Post

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Welsh doctor says more GPs are needed to avoid 'complete collapse' of service

"The service is underfunded, understaffed and overworked. Patients are getting a raw deal and are increasingly frustrated"

Wales Online

Quarter of GP posts will be vacant within a decade in England

More than one in four GP posts are set to be vacant in England within a decade, a study has warned.

Evening Standard

Government decision to limit telehealth services will cause vulnerable Australians to suffer, GPs say

Federal health minister, Mark Butler, confirms pandemic-related telehealth services will not be extended

The Guardian - AU

Up to 50% of all GP posts could become vacant over next 10 years warn health experts

The alarm has been raised over a growing shortage of family doctors and urgent action has been called for

Chronicle Live

Quarter of GP posts ‘could be vacant within decade’ as alarm raised over shortages

New estimates suggest England will need thousands more family doctors by 2030.

The Independent UK

GMB's Dr Hilary says lack of GPs is 'extremely concerning' as he fears NHS collapse

Dr Hilary estimated that 8.5 million people will currently be without a GP

Liverpool Echo

NHS faces ‘disastrous’ shortfall of 10,000 GPs by 2030, report warns

New research predicts ‘disaterous’ shortfall of GPs in less than 10 years

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Alarm sounded over ‘growing shortage’ of GPs

New estimates suggest England will need thousands more family doctors by 2030.

Benzinga

Helbiz Expands Presence Across US Markets

Helbiz Inc (NASDAQ:HLBZ) has been chosen as a new micro-mobility vendor in Tampa, Florida, replacing existing operators. Initially, Helbiz will be permitted to launch 1,500 e-scooters, equipped with sidewalk detection. In addition, the company has decided to double and upgrade its fleet in the Miami Lakes area with features like GPS technology. Helbiz…

The Independent UK

GPs threaten to strike over plans to make them work Saturdays and evenings

New NHS contract means doctors must offer appointments from 9am to 5pm on Saturdays, as well as until 8pm on weekdays

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh boss caught drink driving as Mercedes' onboard computer reports crash to cops

The Mercedes safety system automatically alerted Police Scotland to the crash and this allowed officers to nab the driver for drink driving. GPS coordinates allowed police to find exact location.

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The Guardian - UK

Falling NHS continuity of care poses ‘existential threat’ to patient safety

Britain’s top family doctor to warn of ‘most worrying crisis in decades’ with shrinking numbers of GPs and soaring demand

The Times of India

Karnataka: Village One centres to come up in 130 GPs of Chamarajanagar

MYSURU: Chamarajanagar district administration is making all preparations to launch Village One centres across the district with an aim to bring all government services under one roof. The implementation of the scheme will help villagers avail government services at their doorstep without visiting government offices.

The Independent UK

Help needed to back quality care for patients amid GP workloads, leaders say

Professor Martin Marshall, chair of the Royal College of GPs, believes the bond between GP and patient is based on trust but is under threat.

Chronicle Live

GPs vote to consider industrial action in row over Saturday working contract

The decision does not necessarily mean GPs will go on strike

Wales Online

GPs warn of industrial action over evening and weekend appointments

One GP told the British Medical Association that medics should channel their “inner Mick Lynch”, in reference to the RMT leader

The Independent UK

Doctors threaten industrial action over weekends contract

The new contract means GPs need to offer appointments from 9am to 5pm on Saturdays, as well as until 8pm on weekdays.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s doctor deserts: see how your suburb compares in access to healthcare

New data reveals distances to GPs in some metropolitan areas can be more than 9km – and poor planning is to blame, researchers say

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