Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 14564
Primary Care: Rural Areas
Tabled: 15 November 2024
Answered: 21 November 2024
Question
Edward Morello
Liberal Democrat — West Dorset
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he plans to take to tackle primary healthcare staffing shortages in rural areas with limited local resources.
Answer
Stephen KinnockWe acknowledge the urgent challenge of ensuring that rural areas, including West Dorset, have the resources to continue serving their patients. To address this, we will increase capacity in general practices (GPs) and ensure that rural areas have the nece...
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