GPS WARN OF SURGERY CLOSURES IN ENGLAND AND FEAR SIMILAR FATE TO NHS DENTISTRY
GPs are warning that years of underfunding in general practice in England risks widespread closures and a two-tier service of NHS and private care similar to dentistry. Many patients are already turning to the private sector, with online GP consultations costing about £45. GPs are paid on average just 30p a day for every patient registered with them, and…