GP ‘hub’ plan sparks patient safety concerns
by Storm Newton
Feb 29, 2024
3 minutes
A policy that could mean people having to travel if they want to see a GP for a same-day appointment has sparked concerns about patient safety and continuity of care in an area of London.
North West London Integrated Care System (ICS) is behind plans for the so-called same-day access hubs, which it said will bolster access to primary care.
The hubs – which could be located at psychical sites, or delivered virtually – will bring GP practices together in networks, with multi-disciplinary teams.
I want to be clear that clinical decisions and referrals will
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