This is the problem with the echo chamber that is X. Reform voter sees an X poll (run by an org led by a Young Cons!) shows majority Reform & sees it as indicative. Reality - every single voting intention survey in real world using actual methodology shows Lab with massive lead.
2/ You then have analysis done over time which supports my point that it isn’t GP access driving pressure in A&E, notwithstanding the fact that A&E attendance increase post Covid is relatively minimal compared to GP. Try these studies: nuffieldtrust.org.uk/news-it…
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Here’s a snapshot of just 20 letters rec’d this afternoon from hospital & other NHS colleagues
Half need us to do something eg refer, order investigations, send info back
It’s not just GP time, but admin & secretarial too - when 95% staff are in hospitals
Just found this from March - shocking (or perhaps not) how little insight the House of Lords has on the issues in GP. Just read some of the comments made.
hansard.parliament.uk/lords/…
I realise it’s the DT so of course take anything it says on GPs lightly - but their decision to use the F2F figure as their only measure in this is v misleading, to say the least. Partic when it’s presented alongside formal NHS targets for other areas.
telegraph.co.uk/news/uk/nhs-…
