EDM: Future of GP services in England

Future of GP services in England

Tabled by Ian Byrne (Labour) 18 signatures

The motion

That this House notes the British Medical Association GP Committee for England's decision to ballot GPs on a Plan B, or an alternative strategy for general practice, allowing GPs greater freedom to provide private services to their patients, following the passing of a resolution at UK LMC Conference that called for the consideration of a means-tested, subscription-based service, such as those being offered currently by NHS dentists; is extremely concerned that any such move would undermine the foundation of the National Health Service in England and would exacerbate health inequalities; further notes the profound impact this would have on the health of people in England and on the functioning of the economy; is further concerned about the rising workloads of GPs in the face of increasingly complex patient need and workforce attrition; and calls on the Government to address the concerns of GPs and ensure the future of general practice in England as a comprehensive service available to all free at the point of need.

Signatories (18)