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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Primary Care Staff Recruitment

Tuesday 14 June 2022 · 3 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Government is on track to recruit 26,000 more full-time primary care staff by March 2024, with over 18,000 already hired since 2019.
  • The Government provided record support to GPs during the pandemic, which helped reduce bureaucracy and share workload.
  • The Minister committed to meeting MPs to address concerns regarding Operose Health GP surgeries.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Suzanne Webb
NHS
Context

The question arises from the government's commitment to recruit additional primary care staff.

Question

What progress has been made on recruiting 26,000 primary care staff? The Government's programme is crucial for improving access to primary care across the country. What specific steps have been taken?

Answer from Sajid Javid

The Government's commitment is critical for improving access to primary care across the country. We are well on track to deliver 26,000 more full-time primary care staff by March 2024, with over 18,000 already recruited since 2019.

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Q2 Suzanne Webb
NHS
Context

The question stems from the need to support GP practices in providing efficient patient services.

Question

Does he agree that the Government has given GPs the necessary support and guidance? What more can be done to improve face-to-face appointments, blood tests access, and appointment booking processes?

Answer from Sajid Javid

We provided record support to GPs during the pandemic that helped cut bureaucracy and shared workload. Face-to-face appointments are increasing, but we would like to see further increases. We published a new data strategy yesterday which aims to give more people access to their health results via the NHS app.

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Not addressed: Additional measures for process efficiency

How: We Are Starting To See The Results Of That

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Q3 Karen Buck Lab
NHS
Context

Concerns were raised about the quality, staffing levels, and patient safety at Operose Health-run surgeries following a 'Panorama' broadcast.

Question

What urgent steps are being taken to investigate issues at Operose Health GP surgeries? Will you meet MPs with those surgeries to address our concerns?

Answer from Sajid Javid

First, I will ensure that the hon. Lady gets the meeting she requests. NHS GP services must meet the same requirements across the country, and we expect local commissioners to take action where standards are not met.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Immediate investigation steps

How: Where Patients Are Not Getting That Care

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