The crisis in GP cover is getting worse — it's time to act before it's too late

Almost six in ten GPs were unable to take time off due to difficulties in sourcing locum cover while 66% had been unable to take sick leave
The crisis in GP cover is getting worse — it's time to act before it's too late

If GPs remain unable to get locum cover, the day will be here soon when many GPs will have to put up a notice that the practice is closed on their week off. 

Do you know if your GP was able to take two weeks off in the last 12 months? 

Were they one of the many GPs nationally who worked remotely from their Covid isolation when they could not get a Locum? 

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