Nearly 6,000 Contact HSE for Help Finding a GP This Year

Almost 6,000 people contacted the HSE so far this year seeking help to find a GP

Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane has said access to GPs across the country has reached "crisis point" as new figures reveal the stark reality

GP shortage leaves thousands seeking HSE help

More than 5,700 people contacted the HSE this year after being unable to find a GP, while figures show the number of family doctors has barely increased despite rapid population growth.

Nearly 6,000 contact HSE for help finding a GP this year

Population growth continues to outstrip growth in services, creating a deficit of doctors to meet patient needs.

IMO calls for major investment in general practice

New figures show almost 6,000 people have sought help from the HSE in finding a GP, as rise in new clinicians fails to match growing population The post IMO calls for major investment in general practice appeared first on Irish Medical Times.

GP Shortage Worsens as Almost 6,000 People Turn to HSE for Help

Almost 6,000 people have sought assistance from the Health Service Executive so far this year to find a GP, as new figures highlight growing pressure on Ireland's general practice services amid continued population growth. Data released in response to parliamentary questions submitted by Sinn Féin health spokesperson David Cullinane shows that 5,775 people with medical cards or GP visit cards contacted the HSE's GP Assignment Office by the end o…