Save Withnell Health Centre . A small practice with a big reputation . Continuity of Care saves lives . #SOSSaveOurSurgery

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We are looking to recruit a newly qualified, enthusiastic & forward-thinking GP to join our General Practice teams on an initial fixed term contract until 31st March 2025. For more information please visit our website. Vacancies - Chorley Together PCN
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A fantastic afternoon yesterday for our away day. Thanks to colleagues from the following organisations for your informative presentations @LSCICB @ChorleyCouncil @WeAreLSCFT @AshburtonPC @AgeUKLancashire @LancashireFRS @StCatherinesPre #wordenparkrun #svpchorleybuddies
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The PA debacle tells you exactly where the UK is right now. Patients & BMA taking the GMC to court over the failure of GMC, NHS WTE and colleges to protect patients. GMC paid for by Drs. BMA paid for by Drs. The powerful few ignored the concerns for years. This is the result 👏
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Remember the NHS GP practice promised to a private health company and then saved by our patient backed social media campaign? This was my GP yesterday signing the contract for our health centre.. It’s official.. we took it back! We WON! NO private healthcare company for us!
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Alarmingly! The new government is set to repeat the NHS's bleakest mistakes! By championing profit-driven policies that dismantle hospitals and harm care, they risk turning our healthcare system into a cash cow. Will we let them sacrifice our NHS for corporate greed My latest👇🏾
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Patients prefer small GP practices . NHSE doesn’t like them. @wesstreeting @SKinnock there is something to consider here in how policies are developed because if we don’t change track we will lose even more good ones. @doctor_katie
The 19 best GP surgeries in North West - as rated by patients. Withnell is number 6 ! Brilliant news for a brilliant surgery ! No surprise the top ranked are small/ medium practices . blackpoolgazette.co.uk/healt…
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The closest we have to a salaried model of General Practice is APMS contracts There is a catch or two🤔@wesstreeting They have opened the door to big business take overs, employment of less qualified staff in some cases & they cost more ICBs have been paying more for less🤷🏻‍♂️
APMS contracts were introduced 2004 to allow then PCTs to contract with a wide range of providers to deliver services including social enterprises, the voluntary sector & commercial providers bjgplife.com/the-rise-and-fa… It’s been the gateway for costly private company takeovers
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Our own @HaringeyKonp have successfully opposed a huge company running their GP services which would've meant a poorer service for patients. Victories like this are happening around the UK thanks to the efforts of members. Join us & fight for your NHS 💙 keepournhspublic.com/operose…
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Thanks v much ⁦@LSCICB⁩ for this gut punch to GPs in Lancashire/S Cumbria.I’ve had GPs contact me thinking they just don’t matter & considering throwing the towel in when the ICB just tosses you aside. Thoughts ⁦@NHSEngland⁩ ⁦@wesstreeting⁩ ⁦@pulsetoday⁩ ?
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APMS contracts were introduced 2004 to allow then PCTs to contract with a wide range of providers to deliver services including social enterprises, the voluntary sector & commercial providers bjgplife.com/the-rise-and-fa… It’s been the gateway for costly private company takeovers
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'You never know, it might even be cheaper for them – which seems to be the number one priority for commissioners and the Government.' Editor Jaimie Kaffash reflects on the issue of APMS contracts replacing GMS contracts buff.ly/3XgzAwC
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Imagine a joined up approach to patient care where secondary care didn’t try & do community care £665 for a virtual hospital ‘admission’ 3-4 times the annual amount given to community care ⬇️7% GPs ⬇️⬇️42% District Nurses ⬇️15% Community Beds ⬇️⬇️Social care funding @wesstreeting
Hospitals plan more access to virtual wards bbc.in/3zeIClN
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various myths have emerged, to camouflage cuts in services and shortages. Kidding us they are in some way better. Virtual wards? Only because we don’t have enough real wards. 'Care-navigators’ Only because we don't have enough care-givers. myemail-api.constantcontact.…
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I started as a GP 30 years ago, used to have a lunch break between morning & afternoon surgeries (went for a swim on occasions), time for home visits, paperwork & spoke to my practice team
Replying to @DrEilidhMaria
Enjoy the Gym Let’s get it back for all GPs Started as a GP 30yrs ago Full day 9hrs 27 face to face appts - 1hr lunch break 10yrs 9hrs 27 f2f + 7 tele - 30m lunch 20yrs 9.5hrs 28 f2f + 12 tele - 15m lunch 30yrs 10hrs 40-50 mixed F2F/tele/econsults - lunch at desk - 1 hr home
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Adding GPs to the ARRS roles is the wrong solution. GPs need to be employed at practice level not working a few sessions here and there multiple practices. Practices not PCNs should be given the funding. gov.uk/government/news/over-…
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Replying to @SaveWithnellHC
@SaveWithnellHC made it onto our good news spot in this week's Talking General Practice podcast. Special mentions went to @france_lou, @NicolaP99505744, Ann Christopher, all staff, patients and of course Dr Ann Robinson. gponline.com/podcast-bma-gp-…
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We made the front page! ❤️ Our successful campaign to save our NHS health centre from takeover. Now we just need @LSCICB to pay back the £35K that my dedicated NHS GP sacrificed in legal fees to get her 5500 patients voices heard and get the healthcare provider they wanted. #NHS
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