GPs 'working as Uber drivers' because they can't find jobs - as medics warn of 'unprecedented crisis'
Wednesday, 26 February 2025 A lack of jobs is forcing GPs out of the NHS with some taking up work as Uber drivers to pay the bills, experts have told Sky News.
Sir Ed Davey has spoken out in support of Keir Starmer's decision to scrap NHS England. Speaking in Yorkshire on Thursday following the announcement, the Liberal Democrats leader said that while he supports the decision, more needs to be done. "The truth is it's not the big issue in the NHS - the big issue is getting more GPs and NHS dentists," Mr Davey said. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
GPs have been reacting to the new contract set out by the government which allows patients to book more appointments online and end the "scramble for 8am slots". Dr Alison George, a GP in an A&E unit at Newcastle Hospital Trust, welcomed the changes, saying: "I think it is a positive announcement and it means we've got space to try and move things forward." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
GPs in England have accepted contract terms which will help to end the ‘8am scramble’ for appointments. Health Secretary Wes Streeting welcomed the news, saying: "This is the first time since the pandemic that a government has agreed to a deal with GPs. It brings an end to the dispute and the collective action GPs have been taking."
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Union government's new taxi service called "Sahkar Taxi" that will provide bike, cab, and auto services, to compete with popular ride-hailing platforms like Ola,.. DNA
Wes Streeting has hit back at Nigel Farage after the Reform UK leader suggested an insurance-based healthcare system. The Reform UK leader has suggested that some British families could be forced to pay health insurance to use the NHS if he was prime minister. Reacting to the comments, Mr Streeting said: "I think Nigel Farage and Reform are a real threat to our NHS. It might be alright for Mr Moneybags but that's not what most people in this country can afford." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The government plans to expand 25,000 km of two-lane highways to four lanes within the next two years, with an investment of Rs 10 lakh crore. Traffic threshold.. IndiaTimes
A software provider has been fined £3m over a ransomware attack that disrupted critical NHS services and put the data of tens of thousands of patients at risk. Sky News
A major hospital was left without power for 70 minutes after backup generators failed during a severe storm, prompting warnings it should serve as a wake-up call.. Sky News
The father of a paramedic killed by Israel in Gaza has told Sky News he would have been on the mission to rescue wounded colleagues, but was ill that day and so.. Sky News
Controversial sentencing guidelines that were due to come into force on Tuesday have been delayed after a political backlash, Sky News understands. Sky News
The government plans to change the law so it can overrule Sentencing Council guidelines following a row over "two-tier justice", Sky News understands. Sky News
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