The crisis of Primary Care in the UK: Impact on patient outcomes

There is no doubt that primary care in the UK – the services that provide the first point of contact in the healthcare system, such as general practice – isn’t working.

Patients report difficulties in making appointments and seeing the same GP. Continuity of care is an important factor in patient outcomes, particularly for older adults with comorbidities – those living with more than one long-term condition, such as diabetes or asthma.

Research shows that patients who see the same doctor have fewer hospital admissions and lower mortality rates. However, we also know that people on the lowest incomes have much more difficulty getting GP appointments. And when they do, they are much more likely to have a much worse experience than those who’re more financially comfortable.

One Health Group PLC (AQSE:OHGR) are a team of Consultant Surgeons and Healthcare managers working with the NHS to provide faster, local and expert care in Orthopaedics, Spinal, General Surgery and Gynaecology.

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