Over 750 practices could close within the next five years because they are relying on GPs approaching retirement, the RCGP has warned.
The college fears that this would have a ‘catastrophic impact’ on general practice and patient care, with more than 2.5m patients in England being forced to change practices if these closures occur.
The RCGP chair called for promises such as 5,000 extra GPs to be fulfilled, as well as an additional £2.5bn a year for GPs in the NHS long-term-plan.
Full story in Pulse, 28 September 2018
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