NHS England said many minor ailments could be handled by GPs or pharmacists
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NHS England said many minor ailments could be handled by GPs or pharmacists
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England's A&E departments treated more than 200,000 people last year who could have been handled by GPs or pharmacists, health officials revealed.
Our community said the NHS is under intense strain, with long GP waits, under-resourced out-of-hours care, and systemic…
The data was released by NHS England
Lack of prompt access to primary care blamed for rise in hospital cases of minor ailments including blocked noses
Delays in making a first assessment can lead to late diagnosis, worsening symptoms and pressure on emergency services
The number of people waiting in emergency departments rose sharply to 71,517 in January
Using spare capacity in the private sector is key to the government’s target of ensuring that 92 per cent of patients in England…
