NHS Winter Crisis Debate

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Huw Merriman

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NHS Winter Crisis

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Office for Students: Appointment
Monday 8th January 2018

(6 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Philip Dunne Portrait Mr Dunne
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As I have tried to explain to the House, the preparations began earlier, have involved more alternative measures than ever before and have been accompanied by considerable resource allocations right across the country, including, I think, £3.4 million to the hon. Lady’s area.

Huw Merriman Portrait Huw Merriman (Bexhill and Battle) (Con)
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Our fine 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?

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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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