RCGP response to Secretary of State's announcement on health
inequalities
09/06/08
RCGP Chairman Professor Steve Field said:
“Everyone has the right to quality healthcare regardless of
personal circumstances or where they live, but the reality is that
there are some patients who are not getting the services or the
standard of service they deserve and so we very much welcome the
Secretary of State’s announcement.
“GPs have an important role in reducing health
inequalities. With unrivalled access to the heart of communities,
we can influence the health inequalities agenda as practitioners,
commissioners and community leaders. We have the skills and
resources at our disposal to help reduce health inequalities and
improve standards of care for our patients.
“To have a national health service that is fit
for purpose in the 21st Century we must work to ensure
that local services meet the needs of patients - and that all
patients receive equally high standards of care."
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For more information please contact the RCGP press office
020 7344 3135/3136/3137 / press@rcgp.org.uk