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UK GPs body drops opposition to assisted dying and moves to neutrality

Royal College of General Practitioners opposed legalisation for 20 years, but changes stance after member survey

The Guardian - UK

Royal College of GPs eases stance on legalising assisted dying

It has moved to a position of neutrality – neither opposing nor supporting a change in the law.

The Independent UK

Parkrun should be prescribed on the NHS, founder suggests

Patients should be “socially prescribed” taking part in Parkrun events by their GPs, the organisation behind the scheme has said.

The Independent UK

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Prescribe parkrun on the NHS, says charity

The charity said the measure would be free and could reduce pressure on NHS services.

The Independent UK

Seven in 10 GPs in UK suffer from compassion fatigue, survey finds

Exclusive: Family doctors say they are so worn out by their jobs that they struggle to empathise with their patients

The Guardian - UK

GPs halting transgender patients’ hormone treatment or refusing prescriptions, investigation reveals

Investigation: GPs cite lack of expertise or funding as key factors in withdrawals of trans patients’ prescriptions. Billie Gay Jackson and Holly Bancroft report

The Independent UK

Physician associates who mislead patients ‘could face serious misconduct probe’

New proposals for the rules on regulating physician associates and anaesthesia associates have been published by the General Medical Council.

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Poll suggests 41% of GP practices are limiting appointments

The survey comes after family doctors voted in August for collective action, which they warned could last for months.

The Independent UK

Women in England with ‘worrying’ breast lumps to be referred directly to specialists

Trial forms part of government plans to expedite referrals for patients with cancer symptoms

The Guardian - UK

One in five patients don’t know the difference between doctors and physician associates, watchdog warns

Charities call for NHS to make information on physician associates more accessible to patients

The Independent UK

Wider use of physician associates will increase inequality, say UK doctors

Regulator warned of risk to patient safety posed by plan to recruit 10,000 healthcare workers to assist doctors

The Guardian - UK

Doctors call for funding reform to tackle health disparities across England

Open letter by Royal College of GPs says system fails to equitably distribute money and contributes to wider health inequalities

The Guardian - UK

‘Destruction and demonisation’ of GPs must stop, says leading doctor

Dr Kamila Hawthorne made the comments when opening the annual conference of the Royal College of GPs in Glasgow.

The Independent UK

Senior doctor calls for ‘black alert’ safety system in UK general practice

Exclusive: Warning system similar to one used by hospitals would allow GPs to flag unsafe workload levels and trigger support

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The Independent UK

GPs ‘in crisis’ as one in four fear surgery is in danger of closing

Experts warn GPs facing ‘insurmountable pressures’

The Independent UK

Family doctors facing ‘insurmountable’ pressures, warn leading GPs

A report suggests one in four GP staff fear their practice is in danger of closing.

Daily Record

Scotland's NHS on its knees as 2000 doctors needed for crippling staffing crisis

Today the Daily Record begins a week dedicated to saving our NHS by shining a spotlight on the huge challenges facing our GP surgeries and hospitals.

Daily Record

Lanarkshire doctors receive prestigious fellowship award

Dr Mike Coates and Dr Kieran Dinwoodie received the highest level of membership from the Royal College of General Practitioners.

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The Independent UK

Five million missed out on GP appointments in one month, says Labour

Patients could be at risk from delayed diagnosis, party warns

Liverpool Echo

Doctors explain why it's so hard to get a GP appointment

"They can only offer what's there, they can only give what they've got"

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.

Wales Online

How to tell the difference between hay fever and Covid-19

Seasonal allergy symptoms are similar coronavirus - but you can tell them apart, say experts

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