Eric Wilkinson

Eric Wilkinson

@nephrolithiasis.bsky.social

Dad, husband, GP, Educator, Liverpool FC

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GP Crisis NHS Dentistry model? 1990s just 6% of Dentists were private providers (mainly London) now it’s 70% NHS GP contract needs massive funding increase as it’s been cut 20% in 8yrs UK already seeing increasing adverts for Private GP appts £50-£100 #NHS GPs get £115/yr/patient for everything

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Replying to @laylamoran.bsky.social

I keep hearing Tory MPs and commentators saying we need to get back to pre-covid levels of long term sickness. Forgetting that covid caused huge new amounts of long term sickness.

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#SaveOurNHS #SONHS

Dr Steve Taylor@drstevetaylor.bsky.social

Can’t get an appt with a GP? Yet there are 1000s of GPs out of work or struggling to find work NHS England have cut the equivalent of 2 full-time GPs in funding from an average practice, whilst funding ‘additional’ roles via ARRS £2bn cut in real term Not additional then🤷🏻‍♂️ youtu.be/tI69wqP1_3g?...

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General Practice is struggling to deliver for patients. Yet, we are the first port of call for 1.4 million patients a day. We have fewer GPs and practices. Without support for NI hike, like rest of #NHS has, GP practices are at risk of closing. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.ukTax hike could push surgeries ‘over the edge', says GPA doctor who represents 300 GP practices says many would be forced to cut back on staffing or close.

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Navina is happy to watch GPs leave in increasing numbers whilst supporting policies that cut GP practice funding by 20% Support alternative roles at the expense of Doctors 1 in 4 younger GPs are leaving NHS #generalpractice #medsky

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#GeneralPractice #rcgp #Medsky

Dr Steve Taylor@drstevetaylor.bsky.social

Let me help you Wes Streeting @teamlabouruk.bsky.social GP partnerships are providing 5m more appointments a month compared to 2019 30million half the population 2million is the total A&E attendances a month End the partnership model & I can guarantee A&E waits will double/treble 📌 this post

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Streeting keeps repeating same mantra ‘the NHS is broken’. It ain’t. But it is malnourished after covid, years of austerity, while facing rising demand and failing social care. No doubt hoping to soften people up for more moving the furniture about and privatisation www.gov.uk/government/n...

gov.ukMiddlesbrough kicks off national roadshow of NHS debatesThe national conversation about the NHS's future took to the road, as Middlesbrough hosted the first of a series of public debates about fixing the NHS.

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As GPs we are very familiar with supporting our patients when demands tip them into crisis Sadly many GPs find themselves in this position, with increasing demands, little support & failure of leadership to listen & provide what’s needed How many more leaving will it take? #Medsky #GeneralPractice

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GP CRISIS There appears to be a conspiracy of silence at the top of NHS England & Govt Why has £2bn been cut from GP practices? (£/patient) Leading to unemployment of GPs when there is a need for more GP appts Instead funded alternative roles ARRS What’s the problem? Why cut? #GeneralPractice #rcgp

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✨✨New from the Health Foundation How does the UK health system compare internationally? Some positives - but also evidence that the cumulative impact of the pandemic and below average spending has left it more precarious than some other health systems. 1/n

health.org.ukFeeling the pressure: what the 2023 Commonwealth Fund survey reveals about the state of the UK health systemThis analysis presents the findings of the 2023 International Health Policy Survey of adults’ experiences using health care services in 10 countries.

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