£40 million for GPs to keep vulnerable patients out of hospital this winter
Up to 300,000 vulnerable patients set to receive extra GP support this winter to help prevent serious illness and reduce avoidable hospital admissions
The Government have announced that thousands of vulnerable patients will receive more proactive support from their GP this winter thanks to a £40 million government-funded programme,
Patients with conditions like heart disease, frailty or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will get access to additional support from their GP, tailored to their needs and designed to help them avoid reaching a crisis point and needing to go to hospital.
