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Erm no it doesn't You think I actually go and see the GP? No they call me instead and talk any problems through. I haven't been to a GP for about 10 years and

Erm no it doesn't You think I actually go and see the GP? No they call me instead and talk any problems through. I haven't been to a GP for about 10 years and have had a few appointments and referrals. As for the transport costs, for referred appointments that's covered under HTCS if you can't afford to travel.

chrisseaton 6y ago
> I haven't been to a GP for about 10 years and have had a few appointments and referrals. Good for you? What about people who do need to regularly go and see their GP? > As for the transport costs, for referred appointments that's covered under HTCS if you can't afford to travel. What about those GP visits some people less fortunate than yourself need? And HTCS is for extremely low-income people. It doesn't cover normal working class people's extra costs. People less fortunate than yourself struggle to get equality in the NHS. Sometimes they don't even have the knowledge and confidence that you do to use the systems you're talking about. Fundamentally they shouldn't be required, rather than fortunate people saying 'I'm alright Jack'.
- vidarh 6y ago
  While I absolutely agree with you in principle, it's still worthwhile for people to know that a growing number of GPs offer permanent (as in not just during covid) video consultations, and that they can choose treatment, and GPs, further away. Though I think we agree it'd be much better if they didn't need to.
  - DanBC 6y ago
    GP registration in England is a little bit complex. If you live within the GP catchment area, and their list is open, they must register you and there are very limited reasons why they can decline that registration. GPs must offer certain services to this group of patients, including home visits if needed and an out of hours service (although that's often contracted out). If you live outside the catchment area they have a choice. They can either: register you and provide full service, or register you but not provide out of hours or home visits, or not register you. Full details are in the Primary Medical Care Policy and Guidance Manual (PGM): https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/primary-medical-care-policy-and-guidance-manual-pgm/ https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/primary-medical-care-...

chrisseaton 6y ago

> I haven't been to a GP for about 10 years and have had a few appointments and referrals. Good for you? What about people who do need to regularly go and see their GP? > As for the transport costs, for referred appointments that's covered under HTCS if you can't afford to travel. What about those GP visits some people less fortunate than yourself need? And HTCS is for extremely low-income people. It doesn't cover normal working class people's extra costs. People less fortunate than yourself struggle to get equality in the NHS. Sometimes they don't even have the knowledge and confidence that you do to use the systems you're talking about. Fundamentally they shouldn't be required, rather than fortunate people saying 'I'm alright Jack'.

vidarh 6y ago
While I absolutely agree with you in principle, it's still worthwhile for people to know that a growing number of GPs offer permanent (as in not just during covid) video consultations, and that they can choose treatment, and GPs, further away. Though I think we agree it'd be much better if they didn't need to.
- DanBC 6y ago
  GP registration in England is a little bit complex. If you live within the GP catchment area, and their list is open, they must register you and there are very limited reasons why they can decline that registration. GPs must offer certain services to this group of patients, including home visits if needed and an out of hours service (although that's often contracted out). If you live outside the catchment area they have a choice. They can either: register you and provide full service, or register you but not provide out of hours or home visits, or not register you. Full details are in the Primary Medical Care Policy and Guidance Manual (PGM): https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/primary-medical-care-policy-and-guidance-manual-pgm/ https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/primary-medical-care-...