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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Only 10% of employees seek managerial support on mental health
The ongoing shortage of doctors means one in six people are 'crammed into' short slots. One in six GP appointments in England last less than five minutes, according to new data showing patients are being “crammed in”.
Recent survey highlights a major increase in workplace mental health issues
Approximately 50% of UK managers have indicated a major increase in workplace mental health issues. From the survey it is clear that wellbeing has become a much bigger talking point, with nearly half of employers stating that they’ve witnessed their employees discussing their mental health in the last year.
UK Businesses assess the benefits of Health and Wellbeing support for their employees
Recent research from Group Risk Development (GRiD) found that almost nine in 10 employers have benefited from supporting the health and wellbeing of their staff.
The Great Resignation
New industry research shows that employee benefits focussed on wellbeing have become crucial factors.
Return to Work: The Problem and The Solution
A recent survey of employers and employees in the UK has revealed that nearly 50% of employees describe their feelings about the return to the workplace negatively…
Is seeing your GP online becoming the new norm?
Telemedicine has been around for a number of years but has never really taken off until the Covid-19 pandemic. As GP practices had to close their doors, seeing a doctor online became a real alternative.