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From 6 April 2026, significant changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) come into force across the UK. These reforms mark a shift in how employers manage sickness absence, with implications for both business costs and employee wellbeing.

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Millions Turn to Digital GP Appointments Amid NHS Struggles

A growing number of people in the UK are turning to online healthcare services as frustration with long NHS wait times continues to rise. With 7.46 million NHS appointments delayed and GP access topping the list of patient concerns, digital healthcare is emerging as a popular alternative.

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Urgent Adult Mental Health Crisis Referrals in England Double in a Year

Care Quality Commission Report Highlights Overstretched Services and Increased Demand

Urgent adult referrals to mental health crisis teams in England more than doubled between 2023 and 2024, according to a healthcare watchdog, which found that people were becoming more unwell while waiting for help from overstretched services.

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Patients Struggling to Access GPs Are Flooding A&E in Record Numbers

A growing crisis in general practitioner (GP) access is forcing patients to seek emergency care in record numbers, with one in four resorting to Accident & Emergency (A&E) departments due to delays in securing a GP appointment, new research reveals.

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The Changing Landscape of GP Appointments in the NHS

Less than half of all GP appointments in England are now conducted by a doctor, as patients are increasingly being seen by other healthcare professionals. Recent NHS data highlights that for the first time, the majority of consultations in general practice were carried out by nurses, pharmacists, and physician associates rather than GPs.

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Surging demand for virtual GP services

Difficulty securing a doctor’s appointment since the start of the decade has meant there is now no question that people are perfectly happy to see a GP virtually rather than endure an interminable wait to visit their local NHS practice.

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Mental Health Patients Left Behind in NHS Waiting List Reform

Recent plans to reduce NHS waiting lists for elective care have sparked both hope and frustration. While these initiatives aim to provide thousands of additional appointments for pre-planned and non-urgent treatments, they glaringly exclude mental health patients from their scope. This omission highlights the persistent disparity between how physical and mental health are prioritized in the UK.

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Millions of UK Patients Struggle to Access GP Services: Report

Accessing GP services in the UK continues to pose a significant challenge, with millions of patients facing delays or being unable to secure appointments. Recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals the extent of the crisis, highlighting growing concerns about the state of primary healthcare.

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The Hidden Cost of Mental Health: A Call to Action for Employers

Mental health issues are not just personal challenges—they significantly impact businesses, particularly in the workplace. Yet many employers overlook the role they can play in supporting their workforce's mental well-being. The truth is, investing in mental health is both a moral and economic necessity.

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Why Investing in a Healthy Workforce is Good for Small Business

For many small business owners, the focus is on keeping costs down and delivering high-quality products or services. Yet, a powerful, often overlooked, asset that can propel a business to success is the wellbeing of its workforce. Investing in employee health may seem like a luxury reserved for large companies, but it's time for small businesses to rethink this.

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The Benefits of Remote GP Appointments

Remote GP appointments, whether conducted online or by video, have grown steadily in popularity in recent years. In August, one in 20 GP appointments in England was conducted remotely, the highest proportion since such records began. This trend reflects the rising demand for convenient and accessible healthcare options that meet the needs of both patients and doctors.

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The Growing Importance of Mental Health at Work: A Shift in Priorities

A growing focus on mental health and employee wellbeing is transforming workplace safety. Research shows that over 90% of UK workers believe that the 1974 Health & Safety legislation needs updating to reflect these changes. 1Stop4aGP explains how their extended service, 1Stop4aGP 360, can help employers to achieve that goal.

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The Decline of the Family Doctor: Pressures on Patients Seeking GP Appointments

The vision of “bringing back the family doctor” is increasingly unlikely, as fewer patients will see GPs in the coming decade. A report by Frontier Economics predicts that by 2034, only 70% of surgery appointments in England will be delivered by GPs, down from 90% in 2015. Instead, patients will more often see other healthcare professionals, such as nurses, physiotherapists, or pharmacists.

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Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace: An Opportunity for Insurance Brokers

Mental Health in the workplace is becoming a major issue that employers need to address and prioritise for not only the health of their employees, but ultimately for the overall health of their business. Employers are now looking for timely solutions from their insurance brokers. Be ahead of the curve, stand out from the crowd. Talk to us about offering our service today.

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The GP Crisis in Britain & New-Build Estates: A Growing Concern for Residents

Our article this week highlights a growing problem with already overstretched GP services on new-build estates. Whilst the infrastructure of services tries to catch up with new residents, we at 1Stop4aGP are here with an immediate solution.

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Darzi Review Exposes NHS Mental Health Crisis: Urgent Reforms Needed

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The Struggle to See a GP and the Shift to Private Healthcare

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Fewer GP Surgeries, Longer Waits: The Growing Strain on Patients

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The Mental Health Crisis in the Workplace

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The Growing GP Crisis: Long Waits and Rising Demand?

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Rushed GP Visits Leave Patients with Unspoken Worries

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Recent Shift to Online-Only GP Bookings raises major issues

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Patients Frustrated: GP Satisfaction Hits Record Low

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The doctor will see you... next month!

The ongoing crisis in the NHS has affected service delivery across the primary and secondary care sectors. GP services have always been the most likely first point of contact with the NHS, but GP practices have been struggling to cope with demand and the appointment booking process has left patients feeling stressed and frustrated.

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Nearly 10 million people have struggled to contact a GP in past month

The ongoing crisis in the NHS has affected service delivery across the primary and secondary care sectors. GP services have always been the most likely first point of contact with the NHS, but GP practices have been struggling to cope with demand and the appointment booking process has left patients feeling stressed and frustrated.

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The Use of Private GPs is becoming the norm

The ongoing crisis in the NHS has affected service delivery across the primary and secondary care sectors. GP services have always been the most likely first point of contact with the NHS, but GP practices have been struggling to cope with demand and the appointment booking process has left patients feeling stressed and frustrated.

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Remote / Virtual GP Services – The New Norm?

The ongoing crisis in the NHS has affected service delivery across the primary and secondary care sectors. GP services have always been the most likely first point of contact with the NHS, but GP practices have been struggling to cope with demand and the appointment booking process has left patients feeling stressed and frustrated.

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Difficulties in getting a GP appointment have impacts across the NHS

We in the UK used to see the National Health Service (NHS) as a source of pride. It is now feels more like a source of danger. Leaked data suggest that, in one week in December, over 50,000 sick people in England waited more than 12 hours to be admitted to hospital from accident-and-emergency (A&E) departments. The Economist’s mortality model echoes the warnings from emergency doctors: around one in four excess deaths in recent months is attributable to delays in emergency care.

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UK businesses must champion health & wellbeing in 2023

Each year brings new opportunities and new pressures for businesses. One of these will undoubtedly be supporting the health and wellbeing of employees in the workplace. This is especially true as the looming recession places many businesses under pressure to cut costs in areas such as HR, recruitment, and wellbeing. We have already seen reports that show four-in-ten SMEs (38%) are “just about breaking even” and insolvency rates hitting 13-year record highs in Q2 of 2022.

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More than one in five calls to NHS mental health crisis lines ‘going unanswered’, investigation finds

More than one in five calls to mental health crisis lines in England are going unanswered, a BBC investigation has found.

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