GP practice

An organisation of one or more GPs (general practitioners) who provide general medical services to a particular group (“list”) of patients.

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And it was revealed a further GP practice closure in north Kirklees had left 1,500 patients in limbo without a doctor, with 1,000 still to re-register.

Hundreds without a doctor; Patients left in limbo by GP surgery closures

Around one in ten patients in every GP practice is estimated to care for a relative or friend who is sick, disabled, or frail.

Carers need plenty of help and support; YOUR VIEW A chance for local charities, voluntary organisations and advice groups to reach our readers TODAY: Ingrid Brough-Williams, centre manager, The George Hardwick Foundation, Stockton

She said: "Throughout this process, our main priority has been to ensure continuity of care and the minimal amount of disruption possible, which is why we are automatically transferring all patients to another GP practice within the same building as their current practice, or at another suitable practice close to where they live."

11,000 patients will move to new GPs earlier than planned; four practices to close after staffing problems left them sharing ONE doctor

It advised that the best way to make sure patients receive good quality care is to either directly transfer them to another practice or for them to register with another GP practice of their choice.

11,000 patients to be affected as FOUR GP surgeries set to close in Liverpool; Shock news comes as service provider reveals struggle to recruit doctors

Every GP practice in Birmingham and Solihull now provides secure, stable, and reliable WiFi.

Free WiFi at GP surgeries across Birmingham and Solihull; NHS managers say offering patients free WiFi will allow them to use health apps on their phones

Residents can book these additional appointments by calling their GP practice or NHS 111, when their own practice is closed.

Evening doctor appointments available seven days a week in lead up to Christmas; West London doctors' surgeries have extended their opening hours in the lead up to Christmas

TENS of thousands of people across England could be left without a local GP practice, doctors' leaders have warned.

Patients in danger of losing GP surgeries

What does a career as a GP practice manager involve?

Could you be perfect addition to a practice?

Many people don't realise that for the most part their local GP practice isn't part of the NHS but a privately-owned business contracted via a PCT to deliver local healthcare services.

The business of being a GP

Writing For any patients who do not register with another GP before the deadline, the CCG will automatically transfer them to a local alternative GP practice.

NEWS BRIEFING Patients being told GP practice will be closing

"And because Primary Care Networks have to serve all patients in their area, if a GP practice refuses the contract, their patients will have to go elsewhere for PCN services."

Fears over GPs' contracts in new healthcare review

"Several other GP practices in neighbouring rural areas also face challenges and NHS Forth Valley has a duty to ensure that any additional resources are distributed as fairly as possible across the wider area rather than just being allocated to a single GP practice.