NHS Winter Crisis Debate

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Liz McInnes

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NHS Winter Crisis

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Office for Students: Appointment
Monday 8th January 2018

(6 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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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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Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, which serves my constituency, has advised the public to attend A&E for serious or life-threatening conditions only and the rest to visit the local pharmacist or call 111. What immediate help will the Minister give to community pharmacies and the 111 helpline to help them to cope with the increased demand?

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