North Durham GPs’ private contract referral ‘disgraceful’, says MP

By manchesterusersnetwork on 25th October 2016   Breaking News..., Commissioned, Devo-Manc, Featured News, Featured News 2, Lead Article, Manchester Central CCG, North Manchester CCG, South Manchester CCG  

Richard Vautrey, from the BMA, said: "I'm a bit concerned if the clinical commissioning group does not believe that patients should be fully involved and fully informed about what is happening for their care.

Tyne & Wear The move is aimed at reducing hospital admissions   There is concern that patients in County Durham have not been notified that GPs must now ask a private company to decide on referrals to specialists. North Durham Clinical Commissioning Group has awarded a contract to About Health, which will advise on the […]