Clinical Negligence Solicitors

New figures published by NHS Digital have revealed that the number of GPs has fallen since NHS launched their 5-year rescue plan.

The five-year ‘GP Forward View’ plan, drawn up by health officials and published April 2016, pledged to meet health secretary Jeremy Hunt’s target of 5,000 extra full time equivalent (FTE) GPs by 2020. However, the new figures show a drop of 542 GPs since the publication of the plan.

Figures have also found that 250,000 patients have been displaced by closures of GP surgeries in the last year, with record numbers of closures being reported.

Findings of the GP Patient Survey 2016 demonstrated that patients are facing worsening access to their GP surgeries, with 18.1% of patients waiting over a week to see someone, and 11% failing to get an appointment.

Duncan Lewis Clinical Negligence Solicitors

The Duncan Lewis Clinical Negligence team has significant experience acting in a vast array of claims including accident and emergency failures, GP negligence claims, misdiagnosed fractures and other medical conditions and wrongful death claims. They also act for children and adults who have suffered profound and permanent brain, spinal or neurological injuries and associated disabilities as a consequence of failings in medical care in both NHS and private hospitals.

If you believe your doctor has made a mistake and wish to claim compensation or have any questions about treatment you have received, please do not hesitate to contact our team of specialist clinical negligence solicitors on 0333 772 0409.