Plymouth Doctor talks about GP struggles

Recently, Plymouth Herald published an article to help explain the pressures within primary care. You can read the full article here.

A brief summary of what to expect in the article:

Dr. Rachel Ali, a Plymouth GP with over 20 years of experience, has highlighted the challenges faced by general practices due to underfunding over the past 14 years. This has led to significant pressure on staff and resources, with many surgeries unable to employ enough staff. Dr. Ali points out the growing complexity of general practice, with GPs now managing more complicated conditions and higher patient volumes, often seeing up to 70 people a day. She also stresses the lack of capital funding for repairs, leading to closures of some Plymouth GP practices.

In response to these pressures, Dr. Ali and other GPs have taken collective action, working strictly within their contracts and refusing to take on tasks that are not properly funded. Dr. Ali urges for more resources to ensure safe, high-quality care for patients. Despite the ongoing challenges, the public is encouraged to continue seeking care during this period of collective action.

Read the full article here:

https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/plymouth-doctor-speaks-out-struggles-9746301