Dumfries and Galloway Integration Joint Board has given the go ahead to develop a long-term vision for general medical practices.
A review of GP services across Dumfries and Galloway is to be carried out in a bid to secure their future.
The process will aim to tackle recruitment struggles, rising demand and evolving patient needs, with health teams, local communities and other stakeholders working together to look at how GP services are provided. Key areas for the review include boosting recruitment and retention of GPs, better use of technology and telling patients the best way to access services.
IJB members at last week’s meeting also called for more to be done to let patients know practices are busier than ever, with a more advanced appointing system in place.
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