Department of Health and Social Care

Debate between Sarah Bool and Josh Fenton-Glynn
Wednesday 5th March 2025

(3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Sarah Bool Portrait Sarah Bool
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I concur that I have not seen anything, which is why today’s debate is so important. My GPs tell me that more attention needs to be given to GP practices: they are the praetorian guard who can ultimately protect the NHS. Access to timely appointments is crucial, as is rebuilding the key relationship and contact between a GP and their patient.

Josh Fenton-Glynn Portrait Josh Fenton-Glynn
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Under the last Government, 20% of NHS doctors were thinking about moving overseas. Does the hon. Lady agree that solving GP contracts is a first step towards keeping GPs working in this country?

Sarah Bool Portrait Sarah Bool
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I want to encourage all our GPs to remain in the UK, giving back, so I am always fully supportive of anything we can do about that.