Rishi Sunak launched a radical plan to enhance primary care access is being launched today. The potential impact of the new measures on UK citizens includes improving GP appointments.
According to Rishi Sunak, “Being able to get a GP appointment when you need one is vitally important to families and communities across the country. So we must modernise the way primary care works to keep up with patient demand and help to cut NHS waiting lists”.
Getting rid of the 8am rush for GP appointments.
The experience of being put on hold while attempting to schedule an appointment for a common illness at a GP practice can be frustrating.
The strategy to alleviate the 8am rush involves promptly scheduling appointments for patients. Who call and directing them to suitable alternatives like NHS 111 or their local pharmacy.
The user will receive a prompt response and will not be asked to call back at a later time.
Get prescription medication directly from a pharmacy, without a GP appointment
A new development in the healthcare industry allows patients to obtain prescription medication. Directly from a pharmacy without the need for a GP appointment. This service is available for common ailments such as earache, sore throat, and urinary tract infections. This marks the first time that such a service is being offered.
The topic of contraception is also included in the discussion. The oral contraceptive pill will now be accessible directly from local pharmacies. Eliminating the need for women to consult with a nurse or GP.
More GP appointments will be available
According to the statement, the expansion of pharmacies’ role can lead to a decrease in the number of people who need to visit their GP initially.
According to today’s announcement, the plans are projected to release approximately 15 million GP appointments within the next two years for patients who require them the most.
It can be inferred that the next time the user wishes to visit their General Practitioner (GP). They will be able to do so in a shorter amount of time.
Access medical records on the NHS app
the new plan is designed to provide improved accessibility to an individual’s medical records. Within the next year 90% of people will be able to access their GP records. Including test results, on the NHS app within the next year.
This Primary Care plan is personal to Rishi Sunak. He shares personal connection to the National Health Service (NHS) due to their upbringing in a family that worked within the organisation”.
