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Tackling the inverse care law
Without deliberate policy action, inequities in the availability of high-quality general practice in England are likely to continue growing, holding back efforts to 'level up' the country.
It’s the first stop for symptoms that are new or for concerns about physical or mental health. It is provided by GPs and other health care professionals (such as practice nurses, pharmacists, opticians and dentists).
Our recent work and content on this topic is listed below.
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Without deliberate policy action, inequities in the availability of high-quality general practice in England are likely to continue growing, holding back efforts to 'level up' the country.
Continuity of care is associated with positive outcomes for patients, GPs and the wider health system. We analyse different ways to measure such continuity in order to help improve it.
We are seeking a supplier to develop case studies of integrated models of chronic disease care at the primary-secondary care interface in non-UK OECD countries that offer potentially valuable learning...
Justine Karpusheff explores common themes emerging from Health Foundation funded research linked to automation and primary care.
An analysis of the 2022 Commonwealth Fund survey data and what it says about general practice in the UK.
Our report, an analysis of an international survey of GPs from 10 high income countries, paints a picture of high stress and low job satisfaction among UK GPs.
With some NHS trusts already playing a greater role in managing GP services, we summarise these approaches and ask what the risks and benefits might be for a service under strain.
Justine Karpusheff reflects on the value of novel approaches to research to delve into the complex reasons behind NHS staff shortages.
The expectations tracker, produced in partnership with Ipsos, will monitor changing public perceptions of the standards of NHS and social care services.
Our response to the Health and Social Care Select Committee’s report on The Future of General Practice
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