“GPs Are on Your Side”

The British Medical Association (BMA) national campaign

You may have recently seen or heard about the British Medical Association’s (BMA) national campaign “GPs are on your side.” This campaign calls on the government to address the challenges facing general practice today across the country.

General Practitioners (GPs) are experts in general medical practice. They undergo over 10 years of training to handle complex problems, identify serious symptoms, and determine when specialist help at a hospital is necessary.

Did you know that practices receive just £107.57 per year for each patient, regardless of their health needs. This amount is less than the cost of an annual TV licence.

The campaign advocates for a larger share of NHS funding for general practice. This would help to train and hire more GPs, deliver the services patients require, and make it easier for them and their loved ones to get appointments to see a GP and practice team.

We want our patients to know that we’re on their side. We want the same things – to be there for our patients and their families when they need us most. Our core values are caring, respect, quality, and teamwork, and we are working harder than ever to ensure our patients receive the best care from the right clinician when they need it.

Our recent Patient Survey highlighted the challenges our patients face, and we have implemented actions to support our patients wherever possible.

Unfortunately, we can only do so much as this is a national issue. That’s why we are supporting this campaign, standing with our patients and colleagues across the country.

To learn more about the BMA’s campaign and how you can support efforts to improve general practice, watch the campaign video.

Published: Aug 1, 2024