Baroness Merron

All the systems are under constant review. It might be helpful if I point out to the noble Baroness that one of the key things in the GP contract for 2026-27 is the requirement fo…

It is important to say that online access does not sit alone. There is also in-person access, including telephone access if people prefer that. The intention is not—and it is not…

The right reverend Prelate is right to raise this. We have been very concerned for some time about the inequalities in coastal areas and areas of greatest need, where healthy life…

We have already said that through our 10-year plan, and this contract very much ties into the main pillars of the plan. We found GP services in a very difficult and challenging st…

If I have understood the noble Baroness correctly—forgive me if I have not—the GP contract does not address that directly. That is obviously a more general but important point abo…

When we develop digital approaches, I have to say again that the figures speak for themselves on, for example, patient satisfaction with general practice: people believe it is fin…

As the noble Lord said, we have seen 1.3 million people diverted since April 2025. Otherwise, they would have been added to the electives waiting list, in clinical terms, unnecess…