To combat the pressure of their ageing population on hospitals and medical services, the UK government is committing $725M to provide better access to GPs. They are also funding plus pro active care plans to people aged 75+. GPs will be subsidised to open 12 hours a day, from 8 AM to 8 PM, 7 days a week. Government is also subsidising phone and Skype consultations. The objective is to head off problems before they get too big, preventing people going to hospital.
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Former Newcastle Lord Mayor and prominent developer Jeff McCloy dies aged 75
The builder behind Newcastle’s John Hunter Hospital and several major retirement village projects has been remembered for his vision and love of the Hunter Region. He passed away, surrounded by family and friends on Queensland’s Gold Coast, at 1pm...