NHS Winter Crisis

Huw asks a question to the Minister of State for the Department of Health on the NHS Winter Crisis

Today Huw asked a question to the Minister of State for the Department of Health on the NHS Winter Crisis. You can watch Huw's speech here: https://goo.gl/ktpYPK and read the exchange below.

Huw:

One in five GP surgeries around the country are facing the challenge of their neighbouring practices not being as well run, while many practitioners are choosing to retire because of our pension rules. Is it now time for the state to step in and provide practice where the private area will not cover?

Mr Dunne:

Clinical commissioning groups have a responsibility to provide cover in every area, so if a practice does close, it is up to the CCG to ensure alternative provision. That responsibility is part of the NHS mandate and remains with it.

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