GP collective action update \u2013 December 2024<\/h1>\n
20 December 2024<\/p>\n
In Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire we know that some GPs have started making changes to the way they work as part of collective action.<\/p>\n
Please be assured that GP services remain open, but you may see some changes as follows:<\/p>\n
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- GPs may return work to other healthcare providers where they should have completed that part of care.<\/li>\n
- GPs may not take over prescribing medications that were started by specialists, unless there is funding for this work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Repeat prescriptions for long-term conditions should not be impacted and routine long term condition reviews will continue.<\/p>\n
Your practice may contact you direct or should provide an update on their website to let you know about the specific actions they may be taking over the coming months.<\/p>\n
Please contact your practice as normal if you have a healthcare need, but also consider:<\/p>\n
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- The\u00a0NHS website<\/a>\u00a0provides a wealth of information and self-care guidance<\/li>\n
- You can use the\u00a0NHS App<\/a>\u00a0for things like ordering repeat prescriptions \u2013 just remember to turn on notifications when you have registered<\/li>\n
- Local pharmacists<\/a>\u00a0can also offer treatment for a wide range of conditions and can prescribe some medicines<\/li>\n
- If you need help urgently but aren\u2019t sure who to contact, phone\u00a0NHS 111<\/a><\/li>\n
- You can find out more about local services on the\u00a0which services should I use<\/a>\u00a0page of our website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If you are experiencing any difficulties that you think are as a result of collective action, it is important that you discuss these with your GP practice. If your concern cannot be addressed by the practice, you can raise it with our\u00a0Customer Services team<\/a>.<\/p>\n
- You can use the\u00a0NHS App<\/a>\u00a0for things like ordering repeat prescriptions \u2013 just remember to turn on notifications when you have registered<\/li>\n
- The\u00a0NHS website<\/a>\u00a0provides a wealth of information and self-care guidance<\/li>\n