GPs given ultimatum to open at night and weekends - The Times 20th August 2007

Family doctors have been warned that unless they agree to open at evenings and on Saturdays, private companies will be contracted to take over their practices. A letter sent to local NHS organisations has ordered them to improve surgeries’ responsiveness to the public, along with people’s access to and choice of GP services. This includes the option of seeking alternative providers, including private companies, instead of GPs.

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How family doctors cut hours and still doubled their money - The Times 20th August 2007