Drooid Logo
Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

75% of GPs Lack Time for Preventive Talks

By Drooid · · How we work

11 1 Full Breakdown

1 of 1

Story summary
  • The Royal College of General Practitioners surveyed 2,316 doctors and found 75% lack time for preventative health conversations.
  • RCGP president Prof Victoria Tzortziou Brown said brief slots force GPs to prioritize acute issues.
  • King’s Fund chief executive Sarah Woolnough called the findings alarming and warned of missed early-treatment chances.
  • Social Care pledged £1.7 billion and 2,000 GPs to support the NHS shift from sickness to prevention.