No more working time lost to doctors' appointments?

At least half of GP surgeries will open on Saturday mornings or one or more evenings per week, under government plans unveiled today (4 October). 

The plans aim to reduce the 3.5m working days lost each year when employees cannot attend work because of a doctor’s appointment, a problem that costs the economy £1bn. 

Lord Darzi, a Health Minister and part-time surgeon, is currently conducting a review of services across England and Wales to improve patients’ access... (74 more words)

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