RCGP response to King’s Fund report on
polyclinics
05.06.08
RCGP Chairman Professor Steve Field said: “This report makes a lot
of sense and it is encouraging to see some research on the subject.
The RCGP welcomes any investment in primary care but this should be
targeted at the needs of patients and carried out in consultation
with local people and healthcare professionals – not at the expense
of existing high quality services.
“We believe that the new health centres
announced by Lord Darzi are needed in some parts of the country but
situating one in every primary care trust is probably unnecessary
while there are some PCTs that might require more investment.
PCTs and local GPs should be looking towards the federated
model of general practice, with GPs working together to provide
more services for patients closer to their homes.
“We are delighted that such a renowned and
independent body as the King’s Fund is supporting our Roadmap on
the future of general practice as the way ahead and look forward to
adding further to the debate later this month with the launch of
our follow-up paper on GP federations. We believe that GP
federations are the key to providing even better standards of care
for our patients.”
Ends
For more information please contact the RCGP Press Office
020 7344 3135/3136/3129 or press@rcgp.org.uk
To download the King's Fund report Under One Roof: Will
polyclinics deliver integrated care? please
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