Statement on GP Industrial Action

Posted on September 9th, 2024

You may be aware of the recent BMA ballot asking GP members to vote on various forms of action in response to significant concerns about the current and proposed GP contract( GP patients likely to suffer unless Government improves inadequate GP contract offer, warns BMA – BMA media centre – BMA).

We at the Hart surgery and Bell surgery thought it would be important to keep you updated on what is happening locally. We wholeheartedly agree with the concerns across the country with GP services, the pressures placed upon surgeries and the level of funding provided to meet these pressures. We also believe that addressing it is of vital importance going forwards.

We have worked hard locally to aim for and deliver a high standard of care that meets the demands placed upon us. Therefore, currently, we do not foresee any change to patient care including patient access to appointments as a result of the outcome of the BMA vote. Any action will be in a form that does not affect patient care.

We thank you for your continued support for your local GP surgeries.