GP's - Work to rule - 'Collective Action'

Are you aware of the work to rule being taken by our NHS GP practices, which started on August 1st and will continue indefinitely?

Further details here

NHS England says

'During collective action, practices are still required to fulfil their contracts, this essentially means:

• practices are required to be open between 8am and 6:30pm Monday to Friday

• practices should provide reasonable care to patients this includes:

  • making appointments available

  • providing advice or care to patients by another means

  • give advice on alternative services

  • providing access to prescriptions, long terms condition management, vaccinations, diagnoses and referral (including where clinically urgent)

• practices also need to take into account:

  • the needs of a patient to avoid risks to patient safety

  • the benefits to patients of providing continuity of care

We anticipate that this action will cause disruption across the NHS.'

Can I still get an appointment at my GP?

'Yes, practices will still be open and you can book appointments through your practice. If you have an appointment, you should attend unless your GP practice tell you otherwise. Your GP practice should inform you of any changes to services.'

More Links:

Healthwatch West Sussex

NHS England

You can also see information on:

X (Twitter): @NHSSussex

Instagram: @NHSSussex

TikTok: @NHSSussex

Facebook: NHS Sussex'

Want to know the latest information?

Laura Robertson, NHS Sussex, and colleagues will be guest speakers at our forthcoming Forum public meeting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3rd. They will update us and answer your questions. Attend either in person or via Zoom.

Meeting details here.