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Did you know? Part five: Ten years ago

In the last 10 years, 1,000 surgeries have closed, and over 10,000 GPs have retired or left the NHS

Did you know? Part four: 5-year funding cut

In the last 5 years, GP practices have lost funding worth over £660 million.

Did you know? Part three: Losing morale

GPs and their teams are exhausted and losing morale.

Did you know? Part two: A fairer slice of funding

General Practice does not receive a fair share of NHS funding.

Pharmacy First

Need healthcare advice? Thinking ‘Pharmacy First’ makes it easier to get help. Skip the morning rush to see a GP…

Did you know? Part one: An apple a day…

We’re only given 30p a day for every patient registered with us – less than the cost of an apple.

Dummies and speech development

Dummies can be helpful for developing sucking skills in some babies, and for helping to soothe, settle and provide comfort…

General Practice in the last 10 years in the Forest of Dean

Discover how Population, Number of GP Practices, GPs, GP Partners, Patients per GP and Patients per GP Partner have varied…